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About Carlson Bier Associates

When encountering a medical malpractice issue, your peace of mind is paramount. Trust the respected proficiency of Carlson Bier to navigate you through these complex legal waters. As one of Illinois’ renowned personal injury law firms, our unparalleled expertise spans decades – asserting and safeguarding patients’ rights impacted by negligence in the medical sphere. Understanding local jurisprudence deeply, we have assiduously represented numerous Bellwood clients with exceptional results. Our astute attorneys at Carlson Bier dissect every aspect meticulously to craft impactful strategies that align with Illinois laws— turning seemingly insurmountable circumstances into successful outcomes as they champion for justice relentlessly on behalf of their clients. Every step is centred on delivering personalized representation characterized by transparency and tenacity; ensuring you never feel sidelined in your case but are partners guided expertly through each stage towards rightful resolution and compensation.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Bellwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your trust and confidence in our legal expertise is a commitment we don’t take lightly. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our practice incorporates an array of case specialization with an emphasis on Medical Malpractice. Our experience and knowledge ensure that we are fully capable to represent you and fight for the justice you deserve.

Medical Malpractice occurrences can devolve into life-altering events. At their core, these events involve professional negligence by healthcare providers leading to injury or death of patients under their care committed mostly as a result of sub-standard medical treatment provided. Victims stand eligible for compensatory damages involving financial reparation for medical bills incurred, lost wages, potential future earnings and non-economic damage like pain and suffering.

Navigating the labyrinthine field of Medical Malpractice laws requires specialized knowledge in both law and medicine fields intersecting. The Carlson Bier team possesses comprehensive understanding on:

• Statutes limitations regarding how long victims have to claim.

• Affidavit requirements specifying preliminary evidentiary standards needing fulfilment.

• Standard of care examining whether practitioner followed established protocols.

• Damage caps limiting amount liable practitioners need pay out.

Client interest remains paramount among everything we undertake at Carlson Bier. We tirelessly work alongside victims upholding their legal rights ensuring they receive suitable compensation owed due to Medical Malpractice inflicted upon them. Every client receives tailor – fit counsel best serving individual needs preserving flexibility necessary within complex circumstances surrounding each unique case.

Our extensive record testifies successfully holding accountable numerous healthcare providers negligent in service duty causing harm atop hundreds victim probes pursued into court verdicts hammering down merited resolutions demolishing hurdles barricading clients from receiving due compensation remuneration solemnly deserved .

Staying true to individual focus breathing life into everything practiced at Carlson Bier entails offering learned advisement weathered sufficiently handling wild card nuances adorning tracts somewhat different cases similar only through ‘medical malpractice’ nomenclature. Continuous stringent investigation assists in leveraging position of clients to the fullest extent permitted catalyzing accelerated conflict resolution processes culminating into optimum possible outcomes.

In the spirit of comprehensive service provision, our attorney group avails seamless interactions through various communication avenues ensuring clear understanding on case progress alongside professional guidance dispensation throughout every claim processing stage. Our devotion towards delivering exceptional client care services holds a mirror reflecting commitment towards fulfilling individual legal rights protection, respect and dignity preservation pushing relentlessly irrespective confronting complexity degree encountered seeking justice where it’s due.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that a well-informed client is an empowered one. Knowledge enables meaningful decisions making concerning your legal rights following suffered injury arising from medical malpractice act thus spreading awareness encompassing bases mentioned fills gaps ignorance leaves behind. Potential risks involving failure demanding light deserved illuminating rightful course coupled with ways navigating instances negligence abound servers driving consideration elements required proving Medical Malpractice cases as encapsulated within standards executed rightly relaying voice victimized individuals yearning heard.

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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 Bellwood

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing adept legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Tumble Injuries

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Semi Crash

Extending experienced legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Specializing in offering dedicated legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Damage

Focused on representing persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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