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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the daunting aftermath of a medical malpractice incident, enlisting the expertise of Carlson Bier is an excellent decision over competitors. As premier personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we understand that your trust is precious and seek to honor it with our unfaltering commitment to advocating for your legal rights in situations related to professional negligence by healthcare providers. Notably acclaimed for their thorough knowledge and persistence, our experienced lawyers work diligently on every case’s particular nuances — always ensuring you receive fair representation and recompense deserved under Illinois law for your unwarranted distress due to medical misconduct. Choose Carlson Bier; enable us assist you through this complex ordeal with unmatched dedication towards achieving justice, thereby enabling you turn over a new life chapter triumphantly. Remember – where there has been harm due to recklessness or carelessness from trusted medical providers; Carlson Bier stands firm in their pursuit for rightful redressal!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Godfrey Illinois

Carlson Bier is your trusted and dedicated personal injury law firm in Illinois, specializing in Medical Malpractice. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to ensuring you receive the justice and compensation you deserve when medical errors occur.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standards of practice in their profession, resulting in harm or injuries to a patient. The impacts can be life-altering, leading to physical pain, emotional distress, loss of wages due to inability to work, and high costs of medical care.

At Carlson Bier, we believe it’s essential for individuals impacted by such professional negligence to be aware of crucial factors related to Medical Malpractice:

• Negligence: It must be proven that the healthcare provider acted negligently in providing treatment.

• Injury as Result: It has to be shown that the negligent act directly caused an injury.

• Significant Damage: To pursue a case successfully, one must have suffered substantial damages due to the neglect.

Medical Malpractice covers numerous scenarios including surgical errors, wrongful diagnosis or failure to diagnose; prescription drug mistakes; childbirth injuries as well as improper or inadequate treatment. With our expertise and commitment, we thoroughly assess every individual’s unique circumstances allowing us an understanding necessary for advocating effectively on behalf of our clients.

Minnesota native attorneys James A. Carlson and Paul W.Bier bring together over 40 years’ worth of legal experience enabling them institutional knowledge on how local court systems work…plus long-term working relationships with insurance companies…we leverage this vast experience not only ensure justice but that claims are processed efficiently & smoothly … essentially eliminating unnecessary stress from your shoulders

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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 Godfrey

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving adept legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Offering specialist legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Tumble and Slip Injuries

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents secure reasonable payout for injuries and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Committed to supporting victims with spine impairments, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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