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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with cases of medical malpractice, the importance of robust legal representation cannot be overstated. Carlson Bier stands as a beacon in Illinois for victims seeking justice. Our exhaustive understanding of intricate medical errors and their consequences empowers us to deliver results that echo our client’s satisfaction loudly across Hillsboro and beyond. We take immense pride in not only securing financial compensation but also advocating for improved medical practices, thereby ensuring future patient safety. With an enviable track record reflecting relentless pursuit of justice for medical malpractice victims, we are best suited to navigate such complex claims successfully. We approach every case individually while increasing awareness about patients’ rights figuring out how these were violated leading up to your injury; offering you personalized service until justice is served. Trust Carlson Bier: reframing the narrative on medical malpractice representation and resolution by delivering uncompromising dedication each step of the way.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Hillsboro Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we lead the realm of legal representation in personal injury cases with a specific focus on Medical Malpractice – an area which requires not just experience but exceptional expertise. As dedicated professionals, our primary mission is to ensure your rights are upheld and to secure maximum compensation for any harm you have suffered due to medical negligence.

Medical malpractice refers to situations where a healthcare institution or a professional does not follow established standards leading to injury or even death. Understanding and navigating this complex legal avenue can quickly become overwhelming; that’s why we, at Carlson Bier, commit ourselves to stand by your side every step of the way.

We champion our clients in various instances of medical malpractice.

• Misdiagnosis: If a doctor fails to diagnose or delays diagnosing an ailment, causing unnecessary suffering or deterioration of health.

• Surgical error: Mistakes made during surgery can cause severe damage physically and psychologically.

• Birth injuries: Delivery room errors resulting in harm to mother or child.

• Prescription drug errors: Incorrect medication administration leads to adverse effects.

• Neglect within nursing homes: This involves cases where the elderly suffer from maltreatment at care facilities.

Our law firm serves as the beacon in Illinois for individuals finding themselves entrapped within these categories of medical malpractice. We strive hard because we truly believe each case is unique – just like you.

One crucial thing worth noting– Illinois statute mandates a time limit for filing these suits known as ‘Statute of Limitations.’ Normally it is two years from the date when malpractice was realized, but exceptions apply based on differences among individual cases. The good news? Our attorneys will guide you through this nuanced aspect assuring no such technicality stands between you and justice.

Turning towards representation points towards action – it suggests acknowledgment that something wrong has occurred and needs rectifying. Unfortunately, some tend also feel hesitation due limited finances. Allow us dispel those concerns right here. Carlson Bier operates on a ‘No Win-No Fee’ policy. This implies that unless your case concludes with satisfactory compensation, there will be no charges rendered. Our goal always remains to secure justice for you – because we are not just attorneys; we are advocates.

Carlson Bier is more than a law firm; it’s a vow of reassurance–reassuring you that knowledgeable, continuously learning, and empathetic professionals are striving for your cause with unyielding dedication – dealing firmly yet respectfully with opponents and remaining stalwart in face of obstacles presented by the opposition or even legislation itself. We strive to provide clarity amidst uncertainty, balancing pursuing aggressive litigation without losing the human touch.

Here’s something every reader must internalize: recognition of malpractice isn’t an attack on medical personnel or organizations—it’s action against negligence which brings harm instead healing. Everyone deserves quality care; should instances neglect occur leading to detriment (be emotional, physical, or financial), individuals should have resources needed to navigate course correction.

Our commitment runs deeper than legal representation; its roots lie within education empowering each client understand complexities involved along potential mitigation pathways providing fair recompense they deserve as wronged parties in medical malpractice cases—whether through negotiated settlements or trials jury if need arises. This staunch approach underscores philosophy at Carlson Bier – our fight reaches beyond victory within courtrooms—it seeks comprehensive justice encompassing genuine recovery all-round wellbeing affected individuals families alike left coping aftermath such incidents.

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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 Hillsboro

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing specialist legal help for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending experienced legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Mishaps

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Traumas

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

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Delivering professional legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Expert in defending clients with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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