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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to seeking expert representation in matters of Medical Malpractice, Carlson Bier stands as an exceptional choice. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers proficient in handling sophisticated medical malpractice cases with utmost professionalism and efficacy. Grounded on the cornerstones of advocacy and justice, we have a track record of securing favorable outcomes for our clients across DeKalb and beyond. We are dedicated to upholding your rights while working tirelessly towards delivering just results that you truly deserve after suffering due ti any form of negligence or malpractice from healthcare providers. Being empathetic listeners before being vigilant litigators enables us at Carlson Bier to understand both, the nuanced legal aspects impacting your case, along with very personal emotional territories around it – all this whilst strictly adhering to Illinois’ laws & regulations regarding services outreach. So if your situation demands eminent legal excellence within the parameters set by Illinois law – look no further than Carlson Bier! The difference is not only tangible but can also mean everything when winning is imperative.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in DeKalb Illinois

Carlson Bier is a reputable personal injury law firm based in Illinois, specializing in delivering justice for victims of medical malpractice. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, we know the intricacies of this particular area of law and go above and beyond to provide top-tier legal service that caters to our clients’ needs.

Medical malpractice refers to instances where healthcare providers deviate from established professional standards causing harm to a patient. It can take many forms including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, wrongful medication prescriptions, or failure to diagnose a dangerous health condition accurately. Understanding what constitutes medical malpractice is crucial in determining if you have a viable case.

• Surgical Errors: This occurs when a surgeon makes avoidable mistakes during surgery such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient’s body post-surgery.

• Misdiagnosis: If a medical professional fails to diagnose your condition accurately leading to unnecessary treatment or worsening illness, they might be liable for medical malpractice

• Incorrect Prescription: Prescribing incorrect medications or dosage which could cause harm may also constitute negligence.

• Failure To Diagnose: Medical practitioners are expected to identify potential health risks promptly; should their neglect lead to further complications, it can then be categorized as medical malpractice.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how devastating these experiences can be for both the victim and their families. Our dedicated team will thoroughly investigate every aspect of your case by reviewing all relevant paperwork and consulting with our network of independent multi-disciplinary experts. We strive tirelessly to ensure you receive rightful compensation for your hardship—covering damages from loss of income due to being unable able work, ongoing medical expenses incurred from treatment and rehabilitation processes among others.

When choosing Carlson Bier as your legal advocate in Illinois you get:

– Unrivaled experience – Consisting of highly-skilled lawyers who breathe success stories through their exceptional track records

– Personalized service – We handle each case uniquely, ensuring to provide unmatched attention and dedicated focus

– Ethical practice – Operating in-line with Illinois law and legal standards, maintaining the highest level of client-lawyer confidentiality

Medical malpractice can happen to anyone and could have life-altering consequences. It’s thus vital you work with a team that is both well-informed on various medical conditions and understands intricate laws revolving around malpractice cases. Carlson Bier is here for you in these trying times, packed with expertise in Illinois law, working diligently towards your success.

Transparency being one of our core values allows us to build long-lasting relationships with our clients. For this reason, we offer a free initial case review where we evaluate your claim assessing its merit, then advise accordingly to help make informed decisions moving forward. This way we assure you’re not stepping into unknown territory but rather teaming up with trusted allies navigating towards truth and justice.

At times, suffering at the hands of healthcare providers might leave one feeling helpless in what seems like an overwhelming situation. Here at Carlson Bier, we turn that helplessness into hope – restoring faith whilst availing unparalleled legal consultation.

Your road to recovery starts by reaching out; allow us to be advocates of your story advocating for justice while standing against negligence head-on. We invite readers eager in reclaiming their lives after such unfortunate circumstances are urged to click on the button below in order to find out exactly how much their case could possibly be worth… because every victim deserves a fighting chance; and every situation merits thorough evaluation!

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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 DeKalb

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or risky conditions.

Scald Injuries

Supplying specialist legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Offering expert legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Injuries

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Harms

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Committed to supporting victims with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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