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About Carlson Bier Associates

When pursuing a medical malpractice claim, trust the astute handling of Carlson Bier. As dedicated legal advisors in Illinois, our specialization is navigating the complex arena of personal injury law with specific attention to cases involving medical negligence and misconduct. These matters require deep understanding and an aggressive approach; exactly what we provide at Carlson Bier. Each case we represent stems from meticulous preparation, rigorous investigation, and strategic planning for optimal results that protect your interests. In addition, our legal team exhibits high value client service ensuring clarity throughout the process while tirelessly seeking justice on behalf of our clients affected by unwarranted harm or losses caused by healthcare providers’ professional negligence. Let us guide you through this broad endeavor in Centralia right now; Carlson Bier knows how best to identify violations within intricate provisions surrounding Medical Malpractice Law of Illinois – because it isn’t just about winning compensation but holding practitioners accountable too.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Centralia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing an exceptional standard of client-focused service for anyone seeking diligent and experienced personal injury representation. With vast expertise in medical malpractice cases based in Illinois, our attorneys channel their robust experience into victories for our clients.

Medical Malpractice is a vital area where legal intervention becomes essential to protect the rights of patients. It primarily pertains to circumstances wherein healthcare providers neglect their duty towards maintaining acceptable standards of practice, thus causing injuries or even death. Our team at Carlson Bier excels in identifying such situations and building strong cases with ample evidence and methodical argumentation.

Some key facets of Medical Malpractice include:

• Misdiagnosis/Failure to Diagnose: When doctors fail to detect diseases correctly or overlook symptoms leading to delay in proper treatments.

• Surgical Errors: Mistakes like incorrect incisions, leaving surgical instruments inside the patient’s body or operating on wrong sites/patients

• Medication Errors: Wrong prescription resulting from miscommunication or negligence can have detrimental impacts.

• Childbirth Injuries: Any negligence causing unnecessary harm during childbirth affecting either mother or child.

As your counsel, we traverse this complex legal terrain systematically. From obtaining all requisite records that enable us case evaluation, hiring professional healthcare consultants when necessary, to meticulously preparing arguments – every action is initiated with a comprehensive strategy.

Our lawyers understand that every case has a unique narrative. Thus we strive toward understanding those intricacies and use them as cornerstones while presenting your case before court. This personalized approach helps draw attention towards specific needs far better than traditional one-size fits-all methods and aids swift justice.

Possessing extensive litigation experience enables our lawyers at Carlson Bier proficiently handle extended courtroom battles if required while keeping you regularly updated throughout the process. We promise total confidentiality pertaining your private information following strictest ethical guidelines established by law; facilitating secure communication channels that prioritize convenience & comfort above everything else.

While no monetary compensation can truly restore losses faced due to medical malpractice, it does aid ambulation toward life normalization. Our team at Carlson Bier strives towards ensuring you get the best possible settlement for your emotional, physical and financial hardships.

However, please remember that Illinois law mandates strict timelines called statute of limitations, for filing medical malpractice lawsuits; hence do reach out as soon as possible after an incident so our earnest efforts can protect your rights effectively.

We remain available round-the-clock via multiple communication modes and practice a “No Recovery-No Fee” policy. We don’t charge any upfront fee for representation in personal injury cases including Medical Malpractices unless we win you some form of recovery through judgments or settlements.

Regardless how small or large your situation might appear right now or whether you have already lost hope on getting justice – irrespective of anything else if you believe medical negligence has impacted your life adversely, let our capable lawyers stand beside you unfalteringly fighting for rightful compensations consistently championing your case till conclusion.

You should never find yourself alone while tackling burdens brought upon by adverse instances due to medical carelessness. Allow our proven expertise at Carlson Bier help light up this daunting path leading toward restitutions that balance scales of justice firmly tilted in favor of those wronged and not the ones who erred.

If you’ve endured injuries resulting from preventable errors caused during healthcare delivery — something no one ever should experience— consider clicking on the button below to uncover true value anchoring restitution potentials pertinent to your case and discover avenues wherein we together can march towards obtaining redressal commanded under Illinois Law.

Trust, won’t be long before tranquility is restored within realms of normalcy again once steered ably by competent legal companionship extend seamlessly through structures comprising Carlson Bier – Representation where Victim’s Rights ascend above all else always.

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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 Centralia

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Giving adept legal assistance for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering expert legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for harms and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Crash

Offering professional legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Building Accidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to offering compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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