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About Carlson Bier Associates

Turn to Carlson Bier for proficient guidance in times of medical malpractice crisis. Being pioneers among personal injury lawyers, our expertise shines specifically within the domain of healthcare negligence, making us a sterling choice within this legal arena. We believe that Godley deserves top-notch legal representation and therein lies our commitment towards its inhabitants. Despite medical advancements, malpractices continue unabatedly causing severe harm to victims both physically and emotionally. Our competent team of attorneys scrutinizes each case detail meticulously, identifying unkempt promises made by health care providers while seeking apt compensation for clients’ continued pain and suffering as well as lost wages and future care costs – all under complete compliance with Illinois law regulations– but don’t forget you need an ally who understands these complexities thoroughly! Armed with unwavering dedication to justice–– it’s easy to see why countless victims have chosen Carlson Bier for their Medical Malpractice lawsuits; your health matters fail not when experts at Carlson Bier are on your side. Trust us with your battles today.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Godley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that medical negligence can result in physical and emotional trauma. With offices throughout Illinois, we help victims of medical malpractice reclaim their lives through legal justice. As a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys, our approach to each case is based on an intricate understanding of Illinois malpractice laws combined with a deep empathy for our clients’ suffering.

Medical malpractices is more than just a mistake made by healthcare professionals – it’s when this carelessness causes significant damage or harm to the patient involved. This form of professional negligence implicates the trust between healthcare provider and patient. Such scenarios often arise due to misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, medication errors, birth injuries or surgical mishaps among others.

When deciphering if your situation aligns with these characteristics or attributes related to medical malpractice:

• A clear duty was owed: It must be proven that the responsible party had duty-of-care responsibilities towards you.

• The duty owed was breached: An evidence-based argument needs to show that the standard level of care required was violated.

• Direct linkage: Our team will work diligently to illustrate direct causality betweenthe breach mentioned above and your suffering.

• Damage Occurred: Demonstrating your tangible losses such as additional treatments needed, lost earnings or even psychological distress.

While traversing through the complexities pertaining to medical malpractice cases could appear daunting – it doesn’t need to be with competent legal representation at your side. The attorneys at Carlson Bier not only aim for litigation success but also ensure that all questions are answered and doubts clarified respecting every client’s unique circumstances.

In addition, our pledge is complete transparency starting from initial consultation till case resolution. Whether collecting relevant information about potential defendants including doctors, nurses or even hospitals; analyzing carefully acquired data regarding wrongful acts; determining how closely followed standard procedures were before devising tactical strategy; coordinating with expert witnesses when needed – our commitment to each case is all encompassing. Your rights will be tenaciously defended.

Furthermore, we firmly believe one shouldn’t have to endure financial stress when already facing emotional and physical repercussions caused by medical malpractice. This is why Carlson Bier operates on a contingency fee basis meaning – no recovery, no fees. We shoulder legal burdens and advance litigation expenses upfront so you can focus on healing while we work zealously at achieving fair compensation for your ordeal.

Our boundless compassion embodies our dedication towards ensuring victims of medical malpractice receive the justice they deserve. In order to cater most efficiently to the local community’s needs, it’s necessary that we clarify – Carlson Bier are personal injury attorneys who serve clients throughout Illinois but do not imply having an office in Godley as per state laws.

To understand more about your rights following a case of medical negligence or about what steps should be taken next, trust in the expertise of Carlson Bier attorneys as seeking knowledge early on could greatly affect outcomes later on. Empower yourself with insights into how a victim-oriented approach could swing balance in favor of subdued voices amplified through sound tactics and pragmatic strategy.

As staunch advocates for victims’ rights post-medical malpractice cases, allow us at Carlson Bier console you with facts instead of consolations laced with uncertainty – uncover real-time value propositions concerning your unique case specifics by clicking on the button below. Together, let’s convert fear-induced desolation into hope-filled resolutions via thorough guidance combined with aggressive representation promising empowered action within this complex landscape named Medical Malpractice litigation in Illinois.

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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 Godley

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing expert legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal guidance to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents secure just remuneration for injuries and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Accident

Providing adept legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Committed to ensuring expert legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Expert in assisting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure justice.

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