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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with distressing consequences of Medical Malpractice, it’s essential to place trust in proficient and experienced attorneys. Here is where Carlson Bier stands above the rest; recognized for their exceptional legal acumen on a statewide level, their dedication to justice for victims of medical negligence is unparalleled. This noted team of seasoned professionals, rooted in Illinois law functioning on par with all ethical guidelines ensures justified battles against negligent health care providers. They strive ardently toward obtaining maximum compensation for all their clients leveraging deep-rooted expertise in handling complex malpractice cases presented by residents throughout Joliet and other cities across Illinois. Regardless if the issue involves surgical errors or medication mistakes, Carlson Bier commits towards guiding affected parties through troubling times seamlessly while ensuring your rights are championed effectively at every judicial step thereby sustaining noteworthy client satisfaction levels relentlessly over time period serving as an ideal choice when seeking representation after enduring such adversities.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Joliet Illinois

As esteemed legal practitioners in Illinois, Carlson Bier specializes in providing thorough and empathetic representation of clients who are victims of personal injuries, particularly those resulting from medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is a serious breach of trust between physicians and patients, which can cause exacerbation or new injury to patients when they’re most vulnerable.

In medical settings, every practitioner’s fundamental responsibility is the safety and wellbeing of their patients. As such, when breaches occur due to negligence or failure to deliver standard care, it demands a passionate pursuit for justice. Carlson Bier sheds visibility on this form of harm caused by healthcare providers through its excellent law service, establishing an arena where those affected by such circumstances can find hope.

Medical malpractice cases might revolve around any number of situations like improper medication dosage incidents, surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis leading to worsening health conditions. Estimating the magnitude of damage that one may suffer in these instances becomes utmost crucial in order for us at Carlson Bier to ensure you receive fair compensation.

• Proper evaluation: Depending on the unique nature of your case’s consequences—physical harm endured or emotional distress suffered—our experienced lawyers will evaluate each aspect so no nuance goes unnoticed.

• Expert witness engagement: Our legal experts often collaborate with highly respected professional witnesses who provide invaluable perspectives—in turn fortifying your case.

• Demonstrable proof: Establishing valid evidence like blatant disregard or emergence/worsening symptoms post-treatment strengthens your claim tremendously.

In all our pursuits representing victims rights following medical malpractices event(s), we strive for efficient communication—that means steering clear from complex jargons wherever needed and making sure our clients clearly understand regulations and laws associated with their specific cases as well as possible outcomes that could ensue.

At Carlson Bier we offer an initial free consultation during which you’ll be able talk through your experience one-on-one with seasoned attorneys familiar with such complexities. We apply immense dedication towards ensuring the medical facilities and individuals responsible for such wrongdoings are held accountable.

Whatever your situation, proving that a healthcare provider deviated from accepted standards of care isn’t always straightforward—after all, medicine is not an exact science. However, our legal team has access to medical experts who can help us navigate these challenges by analyzing your case from every angle. They do this in order to establish compelling evidence against those whose negligence caused harm.

We firmly believe in putting power back into the hands of those victimized by the recklessness or disregard exhibited by entrusted caretakers, which happens far too often within the realm of healthcare. As experienced personal injury attorneys working throughout Illinois we’re fascinated with unravelling complexity—every day brings a new challenge especially when it comes to all aspects of medical malpractice cases—but our keen interest and expertise fuel our unwavering dedication toward fighting for justice on behalf of our clients.

Finally, as you read through this page—understand that while each case is unique and thus outcomes may vary—it’s invaluable having knowledgeable allies amidst unfamiliar terrains strewn with potentially devastating results ensuing duty breaches, thereby setting strong precedence for justifiable compensation awarded aligning with accords established over varying severity based instances. Hence today might be most suitable time to candidly discuss about your experiences—if you’ve unfortunately had one—to evaluate how much could potentially seek in damages following finalized verdicts. So why wait any longer? Take advantage right now! By clicking button below you’ll find out estimated worthiness relative your specific case—all without cost or obligation whatsoever acting as deterrents hindering taking best options available for recourse given precarious circumstances confronting yourself currently or anyone else deserving justice following wrongful actions occurred at inflictors’ hand consciously allowing neglect exacerbated situations otherwise perfectly avoidable utilising adequate diligence warranting professionals involved occupying these roles bearing solemn responsibility towards patients placed under their direct care.

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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 Joliet

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering skilled legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing specialist legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Trip Occurrences

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal help for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents secure fair payout for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Extending professional legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Focused on offering professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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