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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you need steadfast legal support after falling victim to medical malpractice, look no further than Carlson Bier. Specializing in personal injury law, our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing superior legal services tailored to your unique circumstances and needs. Medical mistakes can have devastating outcomes for patients – it’s essential that you hold negligent practitioners accountable with a team who understands the complexity of Illinois’ malpractice laws. Let Carlson Bier be your advocates on this challenging journey: we have successfully represented countless individuals across Hickory Hills and beyond in their fight for justice and compensation against healthcare professionals who failed in their duty of care. Not only do we offer specialist knowledge in medical malpractice litigation but also empathy during such distressing times coupled with an unwavering commitment toward pursuing the maximum compensation you deserve by lawful means through rigorous representation both inside and outside courtrooms ensuring protection from any form of exploitation pertaining to your rights as victims of medical negligence.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Hickory Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, where advocacy meets tenacity, we are committed to championing your rights. As a premier personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our focus goes beyond just litigating and winning cases – it effectively combines compassionate legal representation with the depth of expertise required to navigate the intricate world of medical malpractice claims.

Medical malpractice is a term that encompasses instances where health care providers fail in their duty of care towards patients, causing harm as a result ☐ usually due to negligence or omission during treatment. This could imply misdiagnosis, prescribing incorrect medication, surgical errors, or even unnecessary surgeries. When you are dealing with the catastrophic consequences of a serious misstep by your healthcare provider – having expert knowledge can make all the difference.

Experience matters and at Carlson Bier law firm we have successfully handled numerous medical malpractice cases for clients all over Illinois. Some key aspects we bring to each case include:

– A deep understanding of Illinois’s ever-evolving law around medical negligence and malpractice.

– Strong relationships with renowned medical experts assisting us in dissecting complex cases.

– Dedication to facilitating open conversations about how best we can serve clients’ individual needs throughout every stage, from exploratory meetings right through to trials or settlements.

Our goal at Carlson Bier isn’t only winning cases; rather it’s helping real people find real solutions – allowing them the opportunity to recover from devastating injuries and life-changing experiences which otherwise would leave them financially stressed.

Deciphering whether you or someone close has been subjected to medical malpractice is often not easy. Each case harbors unique elements that must be realistically evaluated against relevant laws before filing any lawsuit ☐ caught up in these legalese could potentially blur your judgment hence further stressing you out. That’s why choosing an experienced attorney group like ours makes perfect sense – capable hands guide you making this journey less arduous while securing successful settlement for your eminent claim

In Illinois, each malpractice case often involves a two-year countdown from the date the victim discovered or reasonably should have discovered their injury. Illinois law enforces stringent comparative negligence rules and no-fault considerations too – not wisely calculating either could severely undermine your potential payout. We understand these time frames and complex legalities, ensuring that we build solid cases within these parameters to maximize your compensation.

Moreover, medical malpractice lawsuits are exceptionally technical – it’s a must-have: an attorney who instinctively fathoms these intricacies capable of dissecting medical jargon into simple language allowing victims’ voices heard loud and clear in courts – Which’s exactly what we specialize at Carlson Bier!

We leave no stone unturned when investigating medical malpractice claims. Upon inspecting all evidence including health records and consulting with impartial healthcare professionals, crafting the most persuasive arguments we persistently fight to secure maximum possible payouts for our clients – as they’re entitled due to wrongful harm inflicted upon them.

Perhaps you’re sitting on this page wondering if you’ve been subjected to blatant professional negligence – know this: You’ve already taken your first crucial step towards recovery! The next one? Click on the button below. Why? Doing so will get you directly connected with our expert personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier serving Illinois area straightly discussing how much worth is hidden beneath your claim– Remember each delayed second only underpins chance sky-rocketing close towards recovery – Not investing in justice isn’t just a missed chance but rather submitting yourself willingly towards long-lasting sufferance. At Carlson Bier personal injury law firm we guide suffering individuals/families triumphantly breaking out of their anguish liberating themselves through successful litigation–and it could be you next!

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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 Hickory Hills

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending specialist legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Tumble Incidents

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents receive fair recompense for damages and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Providing specialist legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Accidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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