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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the realm of medical malpractice, achieving justice is a fight that requires exceptional legal representation. Carlson Bier accomplishes this with unwavering dedication and profound legal expertise. Cognizant of the complexities inherent in such cases, this distinguished Illinois-based firm possesses an extensive background in handling diverse medical injury claims intelligently and compassionately. Grasping the intricate dynamics associated with East Garfield Park’s community, they leverage their regional understanding to advocate for victims effectively within its vibrant populace context. The seasoned team at Carlson Bier meticulously analyses each claim individually, encompassing all nuances to ensure maximum compensation for your pain and suffering – whether it be due to misdiagnosis or surgical errors amongst other potential issues. This attention to detail uniquely allows them broader insights increasing chances of successful litigation outcomes. Proving negligence can be daunting; therefore, trusting Carlson Bier as your Medical Malpractice attorney will affirm you are armed with a strong defense against those liable for your damaged health.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in East Garfield Park Illinois

At the law firm of Carlson Bier, we understand that suffering a personal injury due to medical malpractice can be devastating and life-altering. Medical Malpractice is a oft-overlooked and complex field of law which requires the expert understanding of seasoned professionals like us who deal with these matters daily.

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital or other health care professional acts negligently through omission or deviation from established standards in the field of medicine, thereby causing injury to a patient. Such instances could include misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment causing unnecessary harm or even error in medication dosage.

Let’s understand some key things about medical malpractice:

• The negligence must have caused an injury: To claim malpractice, it’s not sufficient for a doctor to merely act neglectfully. You would need to prove that this negligence has resulted in injury leading to significant damages such as disability, loss of income, unusual pain amongst others.

• Not all instances classify as malpractices: Various situations occur daily in hospitals that may seem like neglect but aren’t legally considered so. Only scenarios where it’s evident that acceptable norms were broken qualify as malpractices.

• Expert testimony is crucial: Due to its complicated nature including language and terms specific to the medical field; legal cases often require subject matter experts’ opinion on whether any clinical rules were violated.

Here at Carlson Bier, our team is adept at identifying these nuances and formulating successful strategies on your behalf. We evaluate each case meticulously ensuring no stone is left unturned while investigating every aspect of your claim.

Illinois statute further prescribes strict time limits for filing lawsuits called ‘Statute of Limitations’. For Medical Malpractice claims, you generally have two years from when you knew (or should have known) about the injuries from healthcare services provided negligently. However laws can get difficult for laymen hence having knowledgeable lawyers like us by your side ensures you don’t make any inadvertent mistakes jeopardizing your rights.

We understand that this may be a stressful time for you and can offer daily assistance not just in legal matters but also coordinating with medical providers ensuring you can focus on recovery. Every case is unique and deserves personalized attention; That’s the promise Carlson Bier delivers to each client. We follow a ‘Client-first’ approach, ensuring meticulous preparation ground-up resulting in successful claim settlements or positive verdicts at trial.

Our record of success resonates our commitment with countless satisfied clients all across Illinois who found justice and closure from our diligent efforts. Whether it was dealing with insurance companies on behalf of clients or fighting tooth and nail in courts – we’ve done whatever it took to achieve results our clients deserved.

Pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit might seem daunting, but at Carlson Bier, we’re ready to stand by your side every step of the way. With experience spanning decades, rest assured your journey towards justice will be guided professionally yet compassionately taking into account your individual circumstances reducing unnecessary stress during trying times.

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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 East Garfield Park

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing expert legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Extending expert legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Trip Occurrences

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Crash

Extending expert legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in ensuring specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on representing persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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