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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re seeking impeccable legal support in cases of medical malpractice, look no further than Carlson Bier. As a pillar within Illinois’s legal community specializing in personal injury affairs, we hold an unbeatable record defending victims of medical negligence. We encompass unparalleled knowledge and experience when it comes to navigating intricate healthcare laws and regulations. Our clients can vouch for our timeliness, empathy, and meticulous approach toward each case we undertake. Medical errors can impose life-altering consequences; our dedicated team at Carlson Bier understands the gravity of your situation and will relentlessly fight for your rights – be it against hospitals or insurance firms – until justice is served,. Our expertise arises from an extensive history dealing with diverse types of cases covering surgical errors to misdiagnosis or wrongful death intricacies. For steadfast support in demanding rightful compensation amidst a distressful time like this one consult with the professionals at Carlson Bier- your trusted ally in the realm of personal injury law.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Colchester Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that a medical malpractice incident can turn your life upside down. Our dedicated team of seasoned personal injury attorneys guide you through each step with compassion and formidable courtroom tenacity. We are your advocate for justice when the duty of care expected from healthcare professionals has been breached.

Medical malpractice cases encompass a broad range from surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed treatment to birth injuries or wrongful death caused by the negligent actions of a healthcare provider. Our firm navigates these complex legal landscapes with unwavering determination in pursuit of your deserved compensation.

Key aspects of medical malpractice to consider include:

– If there was an existing doctor-patient relationship.

– A breach occurred in the standard level of care required.

– Harm resulted directly from this negligence

– Significant damages ensued due to such harm.

With vast experience within Illinois’ judicial structure and extensive knowledge regarding medical negligence laws, our attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready with resources and expertise to assist dealing against big insurance companies and intimidating corporations.

Comprehending the complexity behind Illinois’ Statute of Limitations is crucial in filing a lawsuit promptly; it stipulates two years period initiated from realizing the injury and four years from committing the act for adults while minors have eight years until their 22nd birthday. Our qualified personal injury lawyers ensure all critical deadlines are met which amplifies your chances of success significantly.

We endeavor not only accommodate all aspects related to your claim but also enlighten about what comprises ‘standard care.’ Medical community’s accepted practices shape these standards, varying among specialized fields. When physicians fail upholding those practices resulting in patient harm, it paves way for potential medical malpractice claims.

Conveying evidence correctly establishes whether such deviations were merely unfortunate incidents or actual negligent acts warranting recompense under law. At Carlson Bier, our comprehensive approach involves procuring expert witness testimony essentially bolstering credibility while proving deviation beyond reasonable doubt.

Financial ramifications ensuing from medical malpractice looms large, both directly and indirectly. Immediate hospitalization expenses, future rehabilitation costs, loss of earnings, reduced earning potential alongside prolonged pain and suffering affect not only individuals but entire families profoundly. Our lawyers strive relentlessly garnering maximum compensation owed to you under Illinois law while facilitating the healing process—a testament to our commitment putting clients first.

Understanding that every case carries unique circumstances is pivotal at Carlson Bier; it fuels our personalized approach ensuring ‘one size fits all’ tactics find no place in your representation. Each meticulous step within intricate legal proceedings is crafted specifically based on merits tailored toward meeting your goals effectively—the essence of our customized client-centric strategy resulting in successful claim resolutions holistically.

All this is just the surface of what we do for you here at Carlson Bier because serving justice forms our fundamental core value integrating seamlessly with unwavering ethics while preserving trust throughout each collaborative stage. It signifies an enduring legacy carried forward earnestly by attorneys upholding devoted legal service standards diligently within Illinois—your beacon guiding through unchartered territory till justice finds its rightful residence.

We encourage you to take a concrete step towards gaining your rightfully deserved compensation today! Click on the button below to discover what your case potentially could be worth—it comprises more than mere numbers; it’s a reaffirmation symbolizing validation against endured hardships due to medical negligence suffered unjustly. At Carlson Bier, we are passionate about transforming those validations becoming tangible victories solidifying faith in Illinois’ legal system—one upheld verdict at a time.

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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 Colchester

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving adept legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal support to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Stumble Mishaps

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents receive fair recompense for harms and damages.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Accident

Extending adept legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on ensuring specialized legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to supporting individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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