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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the complex realm of Medical Malpractice, trusting an experienced and skilled legal partner is crucial. Carlson Bier has swept Illinois with their exceptional proficiency in personal injury law, focusing intently on medical malpractice cases. When a healthcare professional’s negligence results in patient harm commuting around Glen Ellyn, our team steps in to protect your rights. Our reputation for meticulous analysis of case details, combined with relentless pursuit of justice assures you receive rightful compensation for damages or injuries suffered due to any form of medical misconduct.

Having represented numerous clients from varying backgrounds across Illinois successfully against powerful entities including large hospitals and insurance companies elevates us as your strong advocate during trying times.

Wherever the battle leads within Illinois’ legal terrain, remember we’re committed to serving individuals within Glen Ellyn afflicted by unfortunate medical circumstances through sheer professionalism. Enhanced by deep-rooted ethical considerations that outline every action taken at Carlson Bier, our aim remains unwavering – seeking fair recompense for those suffering inadvertent consequences because everyone deserves quality health care without risks or breaches caused by negligence.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Glen Ellyn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we proudly specialize in fighting diligently for the rights and justice of those who have fallen victim to medical malpractice. As a commitment-driven personal injury firm based in Illinois, our mission is rooted in attending to your individual needs and securing maximum compensation with absolute care and professional integrity. Medical Malpractice is an unfortunate reality that affects numerous lives daily, inflicting both physical suffering and emotional distress. Inadequate treatment, misdiagnoses, surgical errors- these are just some examples of occurrences that fall under this dire category.

Medical malpractice denotes any act or omission by a healthcare provider during the treatment course that deviates from accepted norms of practice resulting in harm to the patient. Given the complex nature of these cases, it’s imperative to understand key points about them:

• Proving negligence: It is not enough merely to establish error; you must demonstrate that negligent care resulted in harm.

• Statute limitations: There’s a time limit within which one can file a claim against medical practitioners.

• Economic & Non-economic damages: These encompass financial losses like medical bills and non-financial ravages like mental anguish respectively.

Our veteran attorneys at Carlson Bier view every client more than just another case number; we see each person as an individual deserving undivided attention and representation tailored uniquely to their circumstances. Our knowledge depth across Illinois legal landscapes guarantees thorough pursuit of all avenues for justice in your corner – be it via settlement negotiation or courtroom trial.

Helping clients navigate through the intricate pathways of pursuing right compensation following medical malpractice incidents is our unfaltering commitment at Carlson Bier. Following such traumatic experiences can often leave victims feeling disoriented and cheated but rest assured knowing enduring namesake attorneys – Carlson & Bier are here on your team to make sure truth prevails uncontested while ensuring maximum possible recovery.

In addition:

• We offer free initial consultations where we collectively assess potential claims feasibility thus providing informed case insights and options.

• All representation is executed on a contingency fee basis, which simply means we only get paid if we secure your compensation.

Ensuring our clients feel prioritized, valued and professionally represented throughout the challenging legal process is at the forefront of all that we do at Carlson Bier. We work seamlessly with medical experts to construct compelling cases anchored in evidence in conjunction with compassionately guiding you every step of the way through this stressful time.

Importantly, in spite of the grave circumstances surrounding these types of cases, there’s an embedded hope within them. A successful lawsuit can hold medical practitioners liable for their misconducts thereby improving overall quality control measures significant to health industry’s future progression ubiquitously benefiting society as a whole.

With decades worth credible reputation rooted solidly in Illinois jurisdiction, underlined by unwavering professional commitment towards victim rights restoration from adverse effects resulted from such grievous occurrences; it’s undeniable why victims choose us to represent them when facing such challenging times in their lives.

At Carlson Bier, your case is more than just a number to us; it represents a human being enduring pain and suffering due to an unfortunate incident involving medical mismanagement or negligence. It is therefore only fitting that we employ precision-oriented approaches coupled with unsparing dedication maximally beneficially tailored directly towards alleviation of your dire straits via rightful compensatory justice according your individual needs.

Before you endure further distress deciding over pursuing rightfully deserved restitution against offenders responsible for causing such devastating life alterations alike ones experienced by countless patients subject to disgracing encounters within healthcare community; allow skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier proficiently guide you across this complex journey aimed towards fair redress restoration rightfully owed unto you irrespective severity of resultant sufferance endured consequent involved malpractice – Reach Out To Us Now!

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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 Glen Ellyn

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving professional legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring expert legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

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

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents secure just settlement for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Collision

Extending expert legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

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

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Expert in advocating for victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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