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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to dealing with medical malpractice cases, Carlson Bier stands as an excellent choice owing to our extensive experience and remarkable reputation in Illinois. Our attorneys thoroughly understand the complexities of health laws and are specialized in navigating challenging legal processes that accompany such cases. Thus, we’re adept at ensuring maximum compensation for victims of medical negligence or malpractice. We realize how daunting a journey towards justice can be when you’re already grappling with physical injury or emotional trauma from a healthcare mishap; hence, we focus on providing empathetic yet assertive representation for your rights throughout litigation. At Carlson Bier, we explore every detail meticulously and leverage our unrivaled prowess in articulating compelling arguments while negotiating settlements or presenting your case at trial before judges/juries. Our relentless pursuit of success is fueled by thorough research, meticulous documentation handling and shrewd courtroom strategies – cumulatively contributing to consistently successful outcomes for our clients across Illinois State.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Creston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we carry the prestigious mantle of a trusted and seasoned personal injury attorney group, committed to clients in Illinois. Our legal experts have extensively dealt with complex Medical Malpractice cases over the years and offer valuable insights into what these entail. Making sense of a medical malpractice claim might be overwhelming for anyone; thus, it is crucial to understand some key aspects of this area.

Medical malpractice refers to instances where healthcare providers fail to uphold their duty of care towards patients, resulting in harm or injury. In such scenarios, we at Carlson Bier can help you secure compensation for what you rightfully deserve. Instances that call for our guidance may include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, prescription drug errors, surgery errors, childbirth injuries amongst other healthcare-related negligence.

Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit necessitates solid evidence demonstrating direct causation between the healthcare provider’s negligence and your sustained injuries. Hence, one must promptly document all relevant information following any suspected incident of medical malpractice like keeping thorough records about treatments received or getting an independent medical examination post-incident.

The Illinois law prescribes specific timelines within which victims must file their lawsuits known as statutes of limitations. Typically this time frame stands at two years from when the victims first became aware (or should’ve been aware) of their injuries. However, exceptions may apply based on individual case-details which emphasize seeking professional advice without delay.

Financial damages awarded through these claims are broadly divided into economic and non-economic categories. Economic damages refer to quantifiable losses due to incurred bills for treatment or loss in income due to inability to work; whereas non-economic damages encompass subjective compensations for distresses like pain & suffering or psychological trauma experienced by victims.

Arguably one key aspect while pursuing such matters involves retaining a robust attorney-client relationship right from initial consultation stages throughout conflict resolution strategy-decisions up till final settlement negotiations or court proceedings if needed.

Here at Carlson Bier, our experts skilfully navigate intricate legal terrains of Medical Malpractice claims while maintaining a proactive, supportive and transparent relationship with clients. We extend professional empathy towards clients, fully understanding the emotional turmoil they might be experiencing due to medical negligence. Our skill set is further bolstered by access to meticulous investigators in medical fields and professional negotiators helping solidify your case.

As personal injury attorneys serving Illinois diligently over years, our primary objective remains ensuring maximum financial recovery for victims so that they can focus on physical and emotional healing without added stress about legal proceedings or mounting bills.

We believe every client deserves personalised attention; therefore, we make it a point to maintain open lines of communication throughout the process as well as provide regular updates on case progress. At Carlson Bier, your comfort and satisfaction are paramount – we continuously strive hard to shoulder your legal burdens so you can devote yourself entirely to recovery.

Learning more about Medical Malpractice does not stop here; there’s much more that needs deciphering from complex legalese jargon into simpler terms you’d comprehend easily. Rest assured with us at Carlson Bie,r you won’t need to feel overwhelmed trying to understand this alone: we’re always just a call away ready for guiding step by step through impending challenges!

Always remember: information is power – the better equipped you are regarding knowledge pertaining to these matters, stronger groundwork is laid for maneuvering through congestions of Medical Malpractice claims! And who better than trusted professionals at Carlson Bier could help achieve that?

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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 Creston

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving professional legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Occurrences

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents gain just remuneration for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering adept legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for losses.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Expert in representing victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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