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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate circumstance of medical malpractice, it is important to entrust your case to an experienced and dedicated legal team. Carlson Bier, a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury law firm, offers unmatched expertise in navigating these complex issues. Our skilful lawyers thoroughly comprehend the intricacies of Medical Malpractice litigations; they strategically craft bespoke solutions while focusing on your unique needs. You deserve a relentless advocate who will be zealous in seeking justice for you – that’s what we offer at Carlson Bier. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and sharp litigation skills, our attorneys strive relentlessly towards securing rightful compensations for our clients affected by misdiagnoses, surgical errors or negligence related damages among others. Even though we understand no monetary compensation can truly rectify physical or emotional distress caused due to such grave errors; getting justice served helps mitigate some hardships encountered during recovery. Hence choose wisdom over chance when making such consequential decisions – trust the consummate experts at Carlson Bier as your champion in dealing with demanding Medical Malpractice cases.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Hinckley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our trusted team of personal injury attorneys possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in successfully handling a range of medical malpractice claims. Based in Illinois, we understand the challenges faced by victims of medical negligence. Our core mission is to help clients access the justice they deserve, guiding them every step of the way.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider breaches established professional standards, causing harm or injury to a patient. The key components to establish Medical Malpractice are: the existence of a doctor-patient relationship; proven negligence on the part of the healthcare provider; and resultant harm or injury caused by this negligence.

In Illinois, there are limitations placed on damages in cases related to medical malpractice. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering are excluded from these caps, but it’s pertinent to note that punitive damages – those intended to punish wrongdoers – can’t be claimed under Illinois law.

Navigating legal recourse for medical malpractice can be complex and challenging without expert guidance. At Carlson Bier, we bring several decades’ worth of shared expertise in tackling such nuanced cases. Our process includes:

• Detailed case evaluation: We thoroughly assess all aspects related to your claim.

• Strategic planning: We design powerful legal strategies tailored for each client.

• Rigorous negotiation with insurance companies: We strive towards securing maximum compensation.

• Regular updates on case progress: Keeping you informed so you’re not left in doubt.

It’s crucially important for victims of medical neglect to act swiftly and seek experienced legal counsel within two years from when they first become aware they have suffered an injury due their care providers’ error.

Given what’s at stake – including financial recompense that could cover past and future medical bills – choosing an attorney with solid experience in dealing with Insurance companies holds paramount importance. This could ease recovering economic awards even if liability seems unclear due to inherent complexities i.e.- attributing harm directly resulting from care providers’ error.

We, at Carlson Bier, have been able to successfully win claims in varying magnitudes by proving these challenging cases beyond reasonable doubts. This is achieved by meticulously and ambitiously presenting compelling evidence on our clients’ behalf. Our priority is ensuring you get the compensation you deserve while also holding negligent medical practitioners accountable.

In such stressful times, getting advice from a trusted Illinois-based personal injury lawyer like us can help alleviate worry and free up valuable time for healing without additional distress. We aspire to shoulder the weight of legal complexities allowing victims of medical errors to focus solely on their recovery fully.

Each case we take on differs vastly which mandates unique strategies each requiring different time frames; it could range anywhere from settling within a few months or going to trial after several years.

Remember: If you or someone close to you believe that medical negligence has caused needless suffering, seeking immediate professional legal guidance should be one’s first step towards accessing justice as well as reparation.

At Carlson Bier, you’re not just another client – You’re our top priority. Your battle becomes ours and we fight persistently alongside you every step of the way until we’ve exhausted all possible legal avenues resulting in your favor.

You are invited now – before leaving this page – to click on the button below.This holds the potential for us together discovering fair compensation potentially awaiting as per your individual case merits.

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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 Hinckley

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending adept legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering expert legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Stumble Mishaps

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Providing specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Construction Incidents

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in providing specialized legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on supporting patients with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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