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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronting medical malpractice issues, it is imperative to enlist the support of an experienced lawyer. Regarded as a leading personal injury law firm, Carlson Bier delivers unparalleled expertise in this critical field. Our commitment to Illinois residents has been demonstrated through numerous successful cases where justice and due compensation have been secured for our clients’ suffering from medical negligence or error. Embracing professionalism, empathy, and comprehensive knowledge of Illinois’s legal landscapes shapes our approach when handling these sensitive matters; we consider every pertinent detail in building robust legal arguments on behalf of those affected by medical malpractice incidents. Trusting your case with Carlson Bier means you count on an exceptional team that is dedicated to ensuring survivors receive proper redress while acting within the bounds of professional ethics required by Illinois laws governing attorney conduct. With no stone left unturned and no avenue unexplored towards achieving favorable outcomes for victims, choosing Carlson Bier offers peace-of-mind knowing that your case will receive meticulous attention from one of the state’s most respected personal injury firms focusing on medical malpractice cases throughout Illinois including Divernon.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Divernon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are personal injury attorneys with extensive knowledge and experience in tackling complex Medical Malpractice cases. Our aim is to provide invaluable legal guidance for individuals who have suffered due to preventable medical errors, one of the leading causes of death in Illinois, and the United States at large.

Medical malpractice is a violation of the trust that patients place in their healthcare providers. It typically arises when a doctor or any healthcare professional causes injury to a patient either through negligence or by deviating from accepted standards of care in the medical community. Examples can range from surgical errors, misdiagnosis, improper treatment, failure to diagnose or the lack of informed consent.

Among key elements that need consideration in Medical Malpractice includes:

– Proof of Relationship: Establishing an existing relationship between physician and patient.

– Provision of Duty: The treating physician provided inappropriate treatment.

– Breach Of Standard Care: Showing there was a negligent deviation from standard methods.

– Direct Causation: Proving that negligence led directly to harm.

– Damages Inflicted: Confirming substantial physical injury or emotional stress.

It’s important to note that mere dissatisfaction with treatment or results doesn’t necessarily equate to malpractice; it needs a clear-cut connection between breach and harm for legal validation. Our team is equipped with years of specialized expertise necessary to make this connection evident and secure justice for our clients.

There are specific laws prevalent in Illinois addressing Medical Malpractice claims which can seem overwhelming without expert guidance; these include:

– A Statute Of Limitations: In most cases, you must file within two years of noticing your injuries caused by alleged malpractice.

– Shared Negligence Rule: If you’re partially responsible for your own injuries, damages awarded may reduce proportionally.

-A Cap On Non-economic Damages: Unlike some states where punitive damages cap exists; Illinois imposes no such limit on compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we have a profound understanding of laws governing these legal processes, enabling us to build solid cases that support victims in their quest for justice.

Knowing how much your personal injury case is worth can seem like a challenging task. However, our dedicated team will go the extra mile to ensure all financial aspects are carefully assessed including past medical bills, future treatment costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering among others factors pertinent to the calculation of claims value.

At Carlson Bier we serve clients across Illinois with unwavering commitment; your health matters and you deserve quality legal services geared at securing maximal compensation for you. It’s important to bear in mind that time is crucial when dealing with malpractice cases as it affects viability and success rate for litigation. Our attorneys provide timely response aimed at speedy resolution yet without compromising on any integral details necessary for successful outcome

We invite you to take advantage of the immense wealth of knowledge and experience accumulated over years of meticulously defending rights of injured patients in Medical Malpractice suits across Illinois by using our firm’s online tools. Click on the button below now to receive an accurate evaluation of what your personal injury case could actually be worth; resulting from deep empathy towards those who had hopes dashed by negligence related harm prompting unwavering dedication towards ensuring that justice prevails within realms of legality defined under state law.

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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 Divernon

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering specialist legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Offering specialist legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents gain just compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Collision

Providing professional legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in offering compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for people who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in defending persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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