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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you are seeking a medical malpractice lawyer in Cullom, consider the expertise of Carlson Bier. With an intricate understanding of Illinois laws, our attorneys provide diligent advocacy for victims subjected to negligent medical practices. Made up of seasoned personal injury lawyers, the Carlton Bier team investigates complex cases and addresses your concerns with care and professionalism. Medical Malpractice is not just about compensation; it’s about ensuring healthcare providers uphold their responsibilities towards patients’ safety. Partnering with Carlson Bier means engaging firm advocates who navigate the complexities associated with such cases fiercely and proficiently—fighting for justice on behalf of those wronged by improper healthcare practices or negligence from any member within the vast spectrum of health service delivery. While winning significant settlements is part our track record, delivering personalized legal guidance during distressful periods stands at its heart — making us a leader among peers serving greater Illinois when it comes to handling these sensitive legal matters effectively and ethically.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Cullom Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted partners in personal injury law with a notable specialty in Medical Malpractice, based in Illinois. When medical professionals fail to uphold their duty of care leading to serious harm or even death, the rights and recovery of affected individuals are at stake. The complex world of Medical Malpractice requires deep understanding, meticulous investigation, and aggressive representation—which is what we commit to provide each client that walks through our doors.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional—be it a doctor, nurse, or other staff—violates medical standards resulting in the patient’s harm or death. Examples of such violations can include incorrect diagnosis, surgical errors, medication dosage errors or neglect during childbirth among others. Here’s something substantial you need to know:

• Reviewing Medical Records: Your case hinges on medical records as they provide essential evidence about how your health was handled by practitioners. It is crucial for us as your legal aid to comprehensively go through them with experts who can accurately interpret these documents.

• Proving Negligence: We all make mistakes but what differentiates an unfortunate outcome from negligence is whether reasonably competent healthcare providers would act differently under similar circumstances.

• Statute of Limitations: Illinois limits the time within which you can file a lawsuit on medical malpractice which ordinarily is two years from the date the victim knew—or should have known—of his/her injury.

At Carlson Bier we consider ourselves more than lawyers—we are advocates passionately committed to helping those wronged by willful negligence regain control over their lives. Our team delves into investigating your unique situation intensively while applying our vast experience navigating both courtroom procedures and negotiations successfully.

Nothing matters more than getting results for our clients–it has been our mission since inception back in 1935. A key part of that vision lies within diligently pursuing maximum compensation that substantively addresses financial recovery like medical bills and lost wages alongside non-economic damages such as pain, suffering or deterioration in quality of life.

Respecting your right to confidential dealings; all consultations are free and 100% private. Furthermore, Carlson Bier operates on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay until we have successfully represented your case. This shows our utter confidence in providing winning representation while significantly eliminating the financial risk for victims who can focus instead on their recovery.

We commit ourselves to protect not only your rights but also your peace of mind during this challenging phase in life by establishing clear lines of communication. We methodically guide you through each step of the complex legal process ensuring that every question is addressed promptly and every concern is aptly met with compassion and understanding.

At present, we operate state-wide from multiple offices with our central headquarters located in Chicago representing clients throughout Illinois. Regardless of geographic distance, our commitment remains unwavering to diligently serve clients seeking justice for personal injuries incurred due to medical malpractice.

Our team has helped recover millions of dollars for those wronged via mediative settlements as well as by presenting compelling cases at the trial stage displaying immense proficiency regarding both facets of courtroom strategy.

Experiencing medical malpractice can be extremely traumatizing and leave you feeling powerless. But remember–you’re not alone. While no amount can compensate adequately for severe trauma inflicted unnaturally – fighting back legally brings closure & contributes towards avoiding similar negligence affecting others down the line.

Do not let an unfortunate event deciphered improperly malign what could be a valuable claim securing justice now and stability moving forward! Take control today—click on the button below to find out how much your case is worth! At Carlson Bier–Your Case Matters!

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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 Cullom

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending expert legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending professional legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Stumble Accidents

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring expert legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Focused on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Focused on ensuring specialized legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and adept legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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