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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the immense challenge of medical malpractice litigation, Carlson Bier is your most dependable ally in achieving justice. Exactly when you need it the most, our firm’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding patient rights comes into play. Dedicated and proficient, Carlson Bier boasts a proven track record for swiftly and effectively pursuing legal remedies on behalf of those victimized by negligent healthcare practices. We handle each case with utmost professionalism, employing sophisticated strategies honed over years of successful litigation experience in Illinois. Astonishingly high-grade success ratios vouch for our competency as masters in this intense field – evidence that stands testament to the unmatched service quality synonymous with ‘Carlson Bier’. Even while ensuring that every client receives personalized attention tailored to their unique situation, we maintain steadfast zeal towards manifesting fairness through exhaustive scrutiny of medical records and expert testimonies if needed. When considering a lawyer for Medical Malpractice cases, no practice radiates more credibility than Carlson Bier; A beacon amidst complexities! Ensuring Justice served rightly – that’s us!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing premier legal representation for those who have experienced a personal injury due various forms of medical malpractice in Illinois. Our skilled legal team understands the distressing effects an injury can have on your life, and we diligently work to ensure your rights are safeguarded throughout the process.

Medical malpractice is rampant within our healthcare system and often goes unreported. This typically occurs when a healthcare professional fails to appropriately diagnose, treat or advise their patients, thereby causing harm or resulting in severe injuries. Whether it’s a simple medical error during diagnosis or more complex issues such as surgical mistakes and wrongful death, our seasoned lawyers stand ready to effectively address these errors with unwavering dedication.

• Misdiagnosis: Failure by medical personnel to correctly identify and diagnose your ailment can lead to unnecessary procedures or failure to receive necessary treatment promptly.

• Surgical Errors: These may range from operations performed on wrong part of the body to damaging internal organs.

• Medication Errors: Incorrect medication dosing, administering wrong drugs or even prescribing inappropriate medications could have fatal consequences.

• Birth Injuries: Negligence during childbirth could result in severe physical trauma including brain damage both mother and child.

Carlson Bier’s exceptional track record with medical malpractice cases serves as testament of our relentless pursuit for justice. We aim not just for client satisfaction but also for impacting change within the healthcare industry practices. By treating each case distinctly and harnessing years of experience in negotiations against insurance companies, rest assured that you will be adequately compensated for your pain and suffering.

Our well-rounded approach integrates rigorous investigation into every aspect of the case — analyzing all relevant health records, soliciting expert opinions from reputable medical practitioners as witnesses, appraising financial implications among other critical details — ensuring comprehensive coverage of all claim components.

As one navigates through this challenging journey towards adjudication; battling physical discomfort alongside emotional stress and financial pressures – remember, you are not alone. Our empathetic and competent legal professionals will be there for you at every step of the way; from filing your claim, dealing with payoff disputes to appellate representation in court.

It’s noteworthy to mention that numerous clients who have experienced medical malpractice often hesitate from seeking legal assistance due to fear of expensive attorney costs. Upon choosing Carlson Bier as your representative, put those fears aside. We assure all personal injury victims that services are provided under contingency arrangements where payment is only required once cases are won.

We deeply believe in serving our community right here in Illinois – not Athens or any other city we don’t physically reside in. So rest assured knowing that when you choose Carlson Bier, you’re banking on a local name highly reputed within the region’s legal circles.

Our ultimate aim: achieve justice for you while improving healthcare standards within Illinois through accountability; thereby fostering safer environments for everyone involved.

Mulling over how much compensation your case could potentially garner? Click on the button below to discover an estimated projection of what underpinned with excellent legal guidance from Carlson Bier might yield. Stand up against medical negligence today and reclaim control over your life’s direction by exploring just how far one call to us could take your claim!

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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 Athens

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying adept legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Fall Injuries

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Harms

Delivering legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing specialist legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in defending victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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