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About Carlson Bier Associates

Discover the legal support you need with Carlson Bier, your most reliable resource when it comes to navigating complex medical malpractice cases in Illinois. Our expertise enables us to recognize and strategically respond to issues of negligence or misconduct, resulting from flawed diagnosis, inadequate treatment or surgical errors. We pride ourselves on our exceptional abilities in these intricate law matters and believe that every patient deserves fair treatment from their healthcare provider. When incorrect practices by doctors jeopardize lives and justice is demanded, Carlson Bier stands tall as a beacon of hope for its clients. While we meticulously scrutinize each case detail in order to build an iron-clad lawsuit for the victims across Illinois including Crystal Lake region, our firm’s steadfast commitment ensures success against health institution failings or incompetent practitioners who compromise patients’ safety. Let Carlson Bier champion your rights if you’ve been wrongfully injured due to medical malpractice; with us at your side leveraging years of professional experience and unmatched dedication towards client victories, we will leave no stone unturned till justice is served.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Crystal Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are experts in the field of medical malpractice law in Illinois. As a dedicated Personal Injury Attorney Group, our focus lies sharply on assisting victims navigate through this complex area of the legal system. Understanding the intricate aspects of Medical Malpractice litigation is crucial for anyone subjected to it and we aspire to ensure you are thoroughly educated about your rights.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care resulting in patient harm. This breach could manifest through misdiagnosis, surgical errors, incorrect medication doses, poor post-operative care or even negligence during childbirth among others. It’s critical that victims recognize these key instances to identify potential medical malpractice occurrences.

• Misdiagnosis – An erroneous diagnosis can lead to wrong treatments with potentially life-altering consequences.

• Surgical Errors – These include unauthorized operations, performing on the wrong patient or body part or abandoning surgical instruments within the patient’s body.

• Medication Mistakes – Administering an incorrect dose or wrong medicine altogether fall under this category.

• Poor Post-Operative Care – Insufficient monitoring post-surgery leading to complications like infections also qualifies as medical malpractice.

• Negligence during Childbirth – Handling labor negligently possibly causing birth injuries is another example.

Moreover, bear in mind that filing for a medical malpractice case isn’t an immediate solution but rather requires solid evidence that correlates directly between any injury suffered and the accused healthcare professional’s actions. For successful claims, you must demonstrate:

• The existence of a doctor-patient relationship at the time

• Violations by the provider during standard treatment procedures

• Direct link between violation and inflicted injury, proving that your hurt was not due to preexisting conditions

• Significant damage from such injury including physical pain, mental anguish, additional medical bills

Regardless of where you reside across Illinois state lines; if you witness signs pointing towards possible medical negligence, reach out immediately for legal assistance. We at Carlson Bier, aren’t merely legal experts but compassionate and understanding allies in your quest for rightful compensation. Our team is equipped with a rich pool of experience, meticulous insights into Illinois medical malpractice law and its associated nuances.

We appreciate that every situation is distinctive, hence we pledge to treat each client with the individual respect they deserve. We’ll formulate strategies specifically tailored to your unique circumstances while guiding you through each phase of the process, from preliminary consultations right up until trial or settlement if that’s what it takes. Never think twice about consulting us; our initial evaluation carries no costs nor obligations from you.

Finally, remember a delay could potentially disqualify you due to statute limitation rules in Illinois where victims have only two years post discovering an injury to lodge medical malpractice lawsuits. Medical inaccuracies can be a traumatic event both physically and emotionally, they’re even more agonizing when resulting from entrusted healthcare providers negligence. The weight you carry isn’t yours alone because our mission as Personal Injury Attorneys skilled in medical malpractice suits simply translates into ‘Your Fight Is Our Fight’.

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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 Crystal Lake

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering skilled legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Extending experienced legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying specialist legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Trip and Trip Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents get reasonable compensation for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Truck Collision

Ensuring adept legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to offering dedicated legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

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

Spine Injury

Expert in advocating for patients with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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