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If you seek a stalwart ally in your fight for justice, turn to Carlson Bier, renowned experts in medical malpractice law. Operating under stringent Illinois legal parameters, we extend our unparalleled services to Ashmore residents and beyond. Our proficient attorneys have achieved notable success through their enduring commitment to remaining at the forefront of personal injury law’s evolving landscape. At Carlson Bier, our track record presents ample reasons why choosing us means gaining an unwavering champion for your cause. Medical malpractice is a complex field requiring specialized skills and astute insight into medical issues alongside deep understanding of laws involved – precisely what our lawyers excel at providing each day as they navigate critical complexities shrouding such cases to bring out truth and pursue fair compensation for victims’ immense emotional and financial distress caused by healthcare professionals’ negligence or misconducts. When it comes to seeking expert guidance on medical malpractice matters – remember that with trusted representation from Carlson Bier advocates–your voice will always be heard.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Ashmore Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being unwavering advocates for those who have been wronged due to medical malpractice. As experienced attorneys providing legal services in Illinois, we aspire to uphold the rights of our clients when dealings with healthcare professionals result in adverse circumstances.

Medical malpractice refers to a situation where a healthcare provider or medical institution departs from conventional standards in their domain, causing injury or harm as an unintended outcome. It behooves you to be aware that not all cases of unsatisfactory results and complications post treatment warrant a malpractice case. However, if negligence can be established – it thereby warrants close scrutiny and potential legal action.

• Establishing Negligence: Proving negligence forms the core of any personal injury law including medical malpractice litigation. If the care you received fell below the standard, causing physical harm or emotional distress; you may have a viable claim.

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, generally you must file a lawsuit within two years from when you knew about, or should have known about the malpractice but no more than four years from when it occurred.

• Affidavit Requirement: A signed report by a qualified health professional attesting that they believe there is reasonable cause for filing an action is required when initiating lawsuits on medical grounds.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how emotionally stressful and physically daunting it can be dealing with personal injuries resulting from medical negligence while attempting to navigate complex legal territories simultaneously. We strive to make this process easier for you outlining your options clearly whilst keeping your best interests at heart.

Our team meticulously investigates each case examining hospital records, interviewing expert witnesses and conducting extensive research into similar precedents thereby compiling substantial evidence supporting your allegations against negligent healthcare providers. By establishing clear negations from standard medical practises we seek restitution under civil laws ensuring our clients receive compensation compensatory enough closing gaps caused due to loss of wages along with covering their medical costs.

• Loss of Earnings: You can seek compensation for any loss of earnings suffered as a result of your injury.

• Medical Costs: Including costs associated with your treatment and rehabilitation. This includes costs you may incur in the future.

• Compensation for Emotional Distress: Emotional distress inflicted by physical injuries is taken into account when determining the value of a case.

Partnering with Carlson Bier ensures you’ll have experienced professionals guiding you at each step taking control whilst enabling us to hold accountable negligent healthcare providers upholding justice within our capacity. Our aim remains unwavered, fighting tirelessly until we prevail ensuring the rights and wellbeing of our clients are protected while delivering justice they rightly deserve.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Medical Malpractice FAQ​

Medical malpractice is negligence on the part of a healthcare professional that causes harm to a patient. Negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care that is expected of them.

The most common types of medical malpractice include:

  • Misdiagnosis: This occurs when a healthcare professional fails to diagnose a patient’s condition correctly.
  • Delayed diagnosis: This occurs when a healthcare professional does not diagnose a patient’s condition until it is too late.
  • Surgical errors: These errors can occur during or after surgery.
  • Medication errors: These errors can include prescribing the wrong medication, prescribing the wrong dosage, or failing to monitor a patient for side effects.
  • Anesthesia errors: These errors can occur during or after surgery.

The signs and symptoms of medical malpractice can vary depending on the type of malpractice that occurred. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Unexplained injuries: This could include injuries that occurred during surgery or injuries that were not properly treated.
  • Worsening condition: If a patient’s condition worsens after receiving medical care, it may be a sign of medical malpractice.
  • Unexpected death: If a patient dies unexpectedly after receiving medical care, it may be a sign of medical malpractice.

The treatment options for medical malpractice injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injuries. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery: Surgery may be required to correct injuries that were caused by medical malpractice.
  • Physical therapy: Physical therapy may be required to help patients regain their strength and mobility after suffering an injury.
  • Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy may be required to help patients learn to perform activities of daily living after suffering an injury.
  • Medications: Medications may be required to treat pain and other symptoms of medical malpractice injuries.

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice if you have been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional. A medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Ashmore

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering professional legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Offering professional legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for damages and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Crash

Delivering adept legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Damages

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Expert in defending clients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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