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Carlson Bier is a premier law firm dedicated to offering specialized services in the field of medical malpractice, helping Brookport community members secure their rights and obtain justice. Our legal prowess stems from our substantial understanding of Illinois’ intricate healthcare laws, paired with an unwavering commitment to represent victims with dignity and tenacity. Unlike other firms that spread their focus too thin, Carlson Bier specializes solely on medical malpractice cases, allowing us the expertise necessary for handling even the most complex of situations effectively. We place premium importance on evidence-based arguments and leverage every possible legal tool at our disposal to ensure clients’ satisfaction. With a successful track record of impressive verdicts and settlements under our belt, we strive relentlessly towards a singular goal – securing maximum compensation while providing peace-of-mind for victims navigating through healing processes severely impacted by negligent medical practices. Choosing Carlson Bier implies entrusting your case to seasoned lawyers who not only understand but empathize with your situation – paving way towards comprehensive judicial redressal nestled amidst high-caliber professional support.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Brookport Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted ally for personal injury cases in Illinois. Our team of professional attorneys excels particularly within the realm of medical malpractice – a complex and often intimidating area of law that incredibly impacts an individual’s life when mishandled or misunderstood.

Medical malpractice righteously demands severe legal scrutiny as it involves unprecedented negligence by healthcare providers, leaving the affected party with debilitating aftermaths either physically or emotionally. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to handling these intricate situations with precision and cutting-edge expertise.

• We view understanding the specifics of medical malpractice as crucial for our clients.

• Our team stays abreast with changes in regulations involving medical malpractice laws.

• You are not alone – we walk this strenuous legal journey alongside you

Medical Malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community leading to harm to the patient. Common examples of medical malappractices include misdiagnosis (or failure to diagnose), surgical errors, incorrect medication/prescriptions, birth injuries resulting from negligence, improper follow-up care post-procedure amongst other circumstances.

Making strides at Carlson Bier starts with meticulously mapping out every detail about your case. We invest ourselves entirely into authenticating whether what you have experienced qualifies legally as medical malpractice or not:

• Proving that there was a doctor-patient relationship

• Establishing that the doctor was negligent— not merely unhappy about your results.

• Confirming that the doctor’s negligence is what caused this harm

• Identifying tangible detriment— physical pain, mental distress, revenue loss etc.

One can’t underestimate the importance having expert witnesses play in such cases. These witnesses provide deeper insight into acceptable standard procedures providing substantial weight to your claim; and here at Carlson Bier relies prominently on such extensive resources while unabashedly fighting for justice for those wronged by medical practitioners.

As Illinois State law dictates specific timelines, called Statutes of Limitations, for lodging a medical malpractice claim, at Carlson Bier we ensure you are well-informed about these prerequisites to better align your expectations and operate within this stipulated deadline.

Remember – the road towards restitution in medical malpractice cases isn’t always swift. It takes time to conduct unbiased investigations, gather evidence meticulously and present our strongest case on your behalf. Our legal counsel will assist with insurance claims process evolution as it’s by no means easy to navigate through their complex policy documentations and settlement provisions; more so when dealing with denial refutations in such cases that might seem like fighting an uphill battle where they seem dauntingly resourceful. But do not despair – at Carlson Bier, your cause is ours and we uphold our commitment with absolute fortitude till justice is served.

Take a moment to envisage the efforts put into effect from the moment you decide to let us steer you through this storm; what starts off as just another statutory procedure actually evolves into a relentless pursuit of submission of liability against an entity originally trusted implicitly with one’s health & well-being.

We urge you not to be discouraged by the complexity or lengthiness of the process; sustained engagement coupled with tenacious representation can eventually lead to significant financial settlements or jury awards compensating for the pain, suffering caused over crucial lost income opportunities during healing period post-such instance of negligence.

Trust Carlson Bier— an experienced personal injury attorney group serving Illinois, steadfastly committed towards advocating for those wronged due to negligent healthcare services; diligently guiding them through this unchartered territory which often leaves victims feeling overwhelmed & defeated even before their quest has started fundamentally due sheer lack of knowledge & resources up against formidable opponents who’d leave no stone unturned trying all tricks under their sleeves attempting low-ball settlements undeserving genuinely affected individuals looking for retribution rightfully.

Be assured there’s no shadowed illusion of a non-existent physical presence in Brookport. At Carlson Bier, we’re meant to be where we promise our esteemed clients.

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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 Brookport

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving professional legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Physician Misconduct

Providing dedicated legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Delivering legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents gain fair recompense for harms and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Mishap

Providing experienced legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Focused on ensuring expert legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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