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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Medical Malpractice, there is no room for error. Carlson Bier understands this and delivers highly skilled legal advice to Beardstown residents in such complex cases. Our reputation as reliable medical malpractice attorneys precedes us throughout Illinois, borne out of our extensive expertise and unerring advocacy for victims of medical negligence. We believe running a successful case demands deep comprehension of the industry’s intricacies— from identifying negligent actions to an understanding of all relevant health-care laws and standards; that’s precisely what Carlson Bier brings to the table.

We strive to ensure you recover claims owed whilst holding accountable those who caused you harm. Choosing Carlson Bier means on your side is a team committed relentlessly in fighting for justice — one that underpins its operations with transparency, compassion, skillful negotiation strategies yet aggressive representation when necessary.

We are proud supporters of the Beardstown community always ready at your service – ensuring sophisticated counsel transcending space irrespective within reach in any part of Illinois. Partner with us today!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Beardstown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in providing exemplary service as personal injury attorneys. We bring to the task a wealth of knowledge and expertise, particularly in the world of Medical Malpractice – an area which can be complex and hard for our clients to navigate. Our dedication focuses deeply on enlightening you about your rights and how these civil law procedures operate.

Medical malpractice is seen when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional causes an injury due to their negligence or omission. This could include errors in diagnosis, treatment aftercare or overall health management. It is important to remember:

• Proof of Negligence: You should demonstrate that the medical practitioner did not perform their duties following established norms.

• Connection between Negligence and Injury: Making clear links between your injury and the healthcare provider’s malfeasance is vital.

• Evidence of Damages: Physical pain, mental anguish, additional medical bills and loss of work are all considered damages that one can claim.

We understand how challenging it can be dealing with such situations while also recuperating from physical pain or emotional trauma. The complexity may seem overwhelming but fret not; we at Carlson Bier are here to guide you through this maze.

Misdiagnosis occupies a crucial part of discussions around medical malpractice. If you’ve received wrong or late diagnosis which has resulted in harm, it’s essential for us to ascertain negligence by comparison with what another doctor would have done under similar circumstances.

Additionally,

• Surgically-related incidents rank high among many claims cases too.

• We’ll carefully scrutinize your records if invasive procedures conducted led to complications attributable to negligent practices.

• Medication mishaps are often overlooked elements within medical malpractice law. Doctors often make mistakes when prescribing medication including dosage errors, neglecting patient history or simply administering the incorrect drug.

Discerning responsibility in these categories isn’t always easy but rely on Carlson Bier’s extensive experience coupled with our acute sense of detail as your trusted partner.

Birth injuries are another critical facet within Medical Malpractice law. If a child has suffered harm due to medical negligence during labor or delivery, there’s a possibility for a legal claim. Complicated deliveries require the utmost care and if childbirth-related injuries occur resulting from practitioner’s incompetence or inexperience, we’re equipped to step in and seek justice.

At Carlson Bier, our proficiency extends beyond these areas and covers an even broader spectrum of medical malpractice facets. We understand that each case is different with its unique elements which need careful examination and individual attention. As ardent believers in justice, we pledge determination towards ensuring you receive fair compensation for all damages inflicted upon you through the fault of others.

Furthermore,

• We can assist with wrongful death suits where fatality occurred because of negligent medical treatment.

• Both hospital-acquired infections and subsequent mismanagement have serious implications on patient’s well-being and we are adept in bringing forth such cases

• Even dental malpractice issues, often considered trivial count significantly; be it ignored infection or negligence during procedures leading to nerve damage.

You matter at Carlson Bier! Our firm is painstakingly thorough when pursuing claims, underlining our commitment to each client’s satisfaction and reassurance that they’ll be duly compensated for every bit of agony endured owing to errant healthcare professionals’ actions.

Now that you comprehend what Medical Malpractice entails backed by our substantial expertise coupled with relentless dedication to serve your cause; isn’t it time we get started? How about taking a moment further explore scenarios associated with potential lawsuits? Use the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth while Carlson Bier’meticulous team aids unwinding this ordeal laden path encompassed by complicated terminologies but revolved around one clear motive – fighting for YOUR rights. At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about representation; it’s concern, support-guidance coupling – hand-in-hand towards justice!

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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 Beardstown

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing specialist legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on helping patients of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for harms and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering professional legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Building Accidents

Committed to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in providing specialized legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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