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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the complex world of medical malpractice cases can prove challenging. That’s why finding a trusted, experienced advocate like Carlson Bier is paramount to seeking justice or restitution after undue injury or harm. Known for their professionalism and deep understanding of Illinois law, the team at Carlson Bier has served as an ideal choice for many victims in Edgewood needing strategic legal counsel in pursuing claims related to Medical Malpractice issues.

Carlson Bier demonstrates exceptional commitment by fiercely advocating not only for your rights but also doing everything within their power to ensure maximum compensation on behalf of those whose trust was violated by negligent healthcare professionals. They handle each case with diligence while employing comprehensive litigation strategies tailor-made to individual needs, thereby increasing chances of obtaining favorable outcomes.

Given its depth and breadth of knowledge coupled with positive results achieved across numerous malpractice lawsuits over years, Carlson Bier continues fostering client confidence around these sensitive matters. Remember—the right lawyer makes all the difference—and that is exactly what you will find at Carlson Bier when dealing with medical malpractice cases.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Edgewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling cases related to personal injury and one particular arena that holds our interest is Medical Malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care in the medical community that results in patient harm or death. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we possess extensive knowledge and experience regarding these types of claims.

Navigating claims surrounding medical malpractice can be particularly tricky due to the intricate nature of medicine and health laws applicable to such cases. It involves deciphering complicated jargon, understanding a multitude of procedures, and interpreting complex evidence. Our expert team excels at it all with profound dedication akin only to those committed to their craft.

Not every unfortunate incident within a healthcare setting qualifies as medical malpractice, even if there was a negative outcome for the patient. Certain elements must exist for an incident to meet the criteria for this label. These include:

• A doctor-patient relationship existed.

• The professional was negligent – not just being unhappy with your treatment does not mean negligence.

• Their negligence caused your injury – proving that their negligence led directly to your wound.

• Your injury has led to specific damages – measurable factors like mental anguish, physical pain or loss of income etc.

It’s important for victims of potential malpractice to understand these points because knowing these parameters can greatly enhance your claim viability assessment during initial consultations.

Moreover, Carlson Bier makes it straightforward and simple for you by thoroughly explaining everything you need grasping without using intimidating legal terminologies. We ensure absolute clarity so there’s no room left for confusion or misunderstanding that might hinder the case process progression later on.

Another thing about medical malpractice you should know is Illinois’s statute of limitations which stipulates that you have 2 years from discovery (but never more than 4 years) after a cause-action-date where an adult is involved; otherwise expressed until the person victimized turns 22 years if they became a victim while being minors (the 8-year rule).

Additionally, we believe in surpassing client expectations over merely meeting them. At Carlson Bier, every client matter is personally taken care-off by dedicated senior attorneys who deploy their comprehensive understanding of Illinois law and forensic techniques to bring you justice swifter.

If planning for a medical malpractice claim, it’s essential to know these norms because one wrong move may cause rightful opportunities to slip through your fingers. Medical malpractice claims are often high-stakes matters that demand legal assistance of the highest standard — top-quality representation with dedication and competence matching. That’s what we promise at Carlson Bier — extraordinary service met heartily with unwavering commitment handled by our team until triumphant outcomes prevail.

We greatly encourage victims or families of real possible negligent acts that led to personal damages wrongly dealt by healthcare providers under circumstances best described as misconduct on their part culminating into terrible outcomes – physical pain or distress; harsh financial burdens springing unexpected medical bills or lost wages owing inability getting back into regular work routine; degradation relationships due significant difficulties emanated from sustained injuries – persistently haunting emotionally.

Our appeal does not stop here though. If you’ve been a victim of potential professional negligence leading to discomfort or personal loss, we urge you not just watch injustice stride but take steps toward undoing it instead. Click on the button below now! It would lead partner firms through a preliminary assessment free regarding how much value could be involved in your case; no strings attached really besides your interest having justice served right finally!

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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 Edgewood

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents gain fair remuneration for harms and damages.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering experienced legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in extending compassionate legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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