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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with cases of medical malpractice, it is paramount to have expert representation. As such, consider the experienced team at Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury lawyer firm in Illinois known for its proficient and committed approach towards legal assistance. Specializing in medical malpractice cases, their expertise has been invaluable to countless clients seeking justice and compensation for negligence or error within healthcare practices. Their team assiduously examines each case’s details while offering comprehensive client consultations ensuring that you are kept abreast of every step in your quest for justice. What sets Carlson Bier apart is not only their extensive proficiency but also an empathetic understanding fostering a personalized service unlike any other law firm serving Carbondale residents. They fiercely advocate your rights whilst maintaining utmost professionalism and ethical standards as assured under Illinois law regulations; safeguarding your interests at all times. If you find yourself needing stellar litigation services due to unfortunate incidents of alleged medical misconducts, make the best decision by choosing Carlson Bier – esteemed attorneys recognized across the state.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Carbondale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand as the premier personal injury attorney group in Illinois, known for our legal prowess and ceaseless commitment to bringing justice to those afflicted by personal injury incidents. Specifically, we shine a spotlight on cases pertaining to medical malpractice – an area of law that many are seriously impacted by yet unaware of its intricacies. In our mission to drive awareness and foster informed decisions, we wish to explain what you need to know about this vital area.

Defining medical malpractice is essential before digging deeper into its workings. It takes place when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional causes harm or injury to a patient through an act of negligence or omission in their duty of care. Distinctive from general negligence lawsuits, medical malpractice involves particular complexities in terms of standards and laws that govern these issues which can appear daunting if approached without due knowledge.

Below mentioned factors form the backbone for a substantial medical malpractice claim:

• The presence of a doctor-patient relationship

• Evidence demonstrating how the healthcare provider’s standard fell below acceptable practice

• Tangible proof that patient damages were accrued as result

These aspects remain central to all cases but dawning layers upon understanding can only amplify your ability to meaningfully navigate in such situations- A feature especially necessary when stakes are exceptionally high involving long term injuries or disability claims.

Crucially understanding Medical Malpractices also necessitates detail orientation towards the types involved. Pelting onto various spheres namely surgical errors, failure or delay in diagnosis, mistakes during childbirth causing complications alongside anesthesia related misconducts amongst others with each diverse type carrying distinct arenas of approach- something undeniably intricate justifying guided professional help.

Bearing significant witness as one standing tall amidst the legal jungle for years now,Carslon Bier has garnished strength embodying consistent victories hence needs no words evidencing performance.Many falsely assume that seeking assistance paints them into detrimental financial stress.Nothing could be farther from the truth.Our “No Win, No Fee” structure ensures you safe harbor. This means if we do not win your case, you owe us absolutely nothing-tangible proof of commitment towards attaining justice for our clients.

Our practice is exceptionally holistic- adopting to every individual’s unique needs extending beyond courtroom trials into settlement negotiations and consulting healthcare professionals for obtaining requisite medical records ensuring a foolproof approach. Still don’t feel equipped enough? Fret not- Our initial confidential consultation doesn’t cost you anything but serves as an interactive platform where concerns are addressed and solutions sketched out making them tailor suited specific for all.

Whether facing the aftermath of a heart wrench repulsive mishap or gradually starting to realize something wasn’t right with your care received in hospital, letting silence garner strength amidst discomfort should never remain an option.Let our expertise guide you through process complexities.bringing forth due fruition.When it comes to fighting back against powerful institutions like insurance companies and hospitals who have stable legions of lawyers at their disposal, having an equally robust team on your side can engrave victories favorably altogether.If curiosity whirls persistently urging inquiries about potential legal action, remember Carlson Bier is ready to fight-that too determinedly strong promising earnest representation when times seem bleak combined with dedication securing maximum compensation deserved.

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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 Carbondale

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing specialist legal services for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Extending experienced legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Trip Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents gain equitable settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Extending specialist legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to offering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to representing persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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