FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Medical Malpractice Attorney in Evanston

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

Are you in Evanston and currently navigating the complexities of a medical malpractice issue? Turning to Carlson Bier, renowned for its expertise in personal injury law, can ease your journey towards justice. Our accomplished team offers comprehensive legal support directly focused on medical malpractice cases. With extensive experience that spans across Illinois state-wide jurisdictions, our skilled attorneys understand the intricacies ingrained in such sensitive lawsuits. We empathetically delve into every case with meticulously thorough investigations to unearth vital evidence which strengthens your claim. Carlson Bier persistently strives to secure maximum compensation for our clients affected by negligent healthcare actions resulting in personal injuries or wrongful deaths; such dedication highlights why we are regarded as an ideal consultation choice when encountering medical malpractice issues regardless of location. You need not fight alone; allow us at Carlson Bier ensure your cause is passionately fought and judiciously served while maintaining adherence to all ethical standards making us stand out amongst other law firms across the state.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Evanston Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your esteemed personal injury attorneys based in the illustrious state of Illinois. We understand that when you or a loved one is faced with a medical malpractice issue, it can evoke strong feelings of bewilderment, frustration and stress. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our ability to guide and support you through such complex situations by providing expert legal services anchored in dedication and empathy.

Medical malpractice is erroneously committed by healthcare providers whose standard of care deviates from established protocols. This negligence could lead to severe injuries or even death. Allow us to further clarify key aspects related to medical malpractices:

• Medical practitioners are expected to provide an acceptable standard of care comparable with their peers under similar circumstances. If they fail this expectation due to negligence or human error, it could be considered as grounds for a valid medical malpractice claim.

• In order for a claim to qualify as medical malpractice, it must be proven that not only was there professional negligence but also substantial harm was inflicted because of this negligence.

• Evidence linking the practitioner’s misconduct directly to the harm suffered plays a pivotal role in any legal proceeding pertaining to medical malpractice.

Navigating these intricacies may feel overwhelming, but rest assured that our law firm stands on knowledgeable litigation skills backed up with years of experience in interpreting these intricate laws efficiently.

Recognizing signs of potential medical malpractices include unexpected complications arising despite good health prior treatment; slow recovery without reasonable explanation; and decision-making often bypassing patient consent are some alarming signals worth noting down.

Apart from conventional considerations like direct court rulings and financial settlements encompassing things like loss wages, mounting bills related specifically towards correction procedures post-malfunction malfunctioned healthcare; psychological strain cannot simply overstated either therefore factored while determining rightful compensations rewards all cases though successful pursue justice restoring faith humanity qualities epitomize practice within platform hi-fi promises genuine dedicated client servicing keeps righteousness pursuit truth fairness crux all engagements.

To provide you a deeper understanding, here are certain medical malpractice case types we’ve previously worked on:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis which may result in a patient’s condition worsening due to lack of timely intervention.

• Surgical errors like operating on the wrong part of the body.

• Failure to acknowledge or react appropriately to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and childbirth.

• Use of defective equipment or inappropriate administration of anesthesia.

At Carlson Bier, our competent team is equipped with legal acumen and compassionate communication skills which sets us apart. Our clients can count on us for personal attention while dealing with medical malpractice matters. As stalwarts committed towards fighting for rightful justice and compensation, we firmly uphold that our success orbits around your triumph over adverse circumstances.

Your search for an adept personal injury attorney ends at Carlson Bier – committed to ensure that every client we represent derives immense value from our association by being well-equipped to tackle adversities head-on. Medical negligence is not something you should have to endure alone; allow us to stand beside you as your formidable defense against those who overlook patient safety.

While we publish educational content on one of the most delicate subjects such as medical malpractices with all earnestness it deserves; real victories evolve out from everyday grit expressing itself through relentless pursuits of valor by professionals like us tirelessly advocating for victim rights within courtrooms wherein legal proceedings meted out flowing into meaningful shapes forms impacting lives directly ultimately dispensation ultimate justice caters human uprightness end goal conveniently aimed approached methodically structured plans incorporating wisdom journey experience onset knowledge banks deep twenty years traversing path defending innocence justifying losses compensating hardships financial emotional kind personalized counseling unique takeaway clients receive whenever walk threshold those troubled times.

Recognizing potential parallels between explained situations and experiences could act beneficial therefore useful exercise undertaken right now understanding immediate needs sorting immediate actions strategising right approach beginner first step proactively assessing situation taking charge situation before taken over issues case associated with larger perspective. Each client’s story brings unique set of challenges, and no two cases are identical; which is why we insist on thoroughly analyzing your circumstances.

To discover how much your case could potentially be worth in compensation, please make use of the user-friendly button below. The team at Carlson Bier looks forward to assisting you during this arduous journey towards justice and recuperation. Your fight becomes our fight – let us lend a strong hand of support as your chosen personal injury attorneys specializing in medical malpractice claims right here in Illinois.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

[trustindex no-registration=google]

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Evanston Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Evanston

Areas of Practice in Evanston

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering specialist legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents receive reasonable recompense for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing professional legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in providing dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Committed to representing individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

Carlson Bier logo – Your Justice Can't Wait
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2025 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​