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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you believe that you are a victim of Medical Malpractice in Knollwood, the legal team at Carlson Bier is prepared to defend your rights assertively. Staffed with skilled and experienced attorneys, our firm specializes in handling medical negligence cases vigorously until justice is served. We understand the complications arising from medical malpractice claims and how they can affect the lives of our clients significantly. Our lawyers take an individualized approach to each case, working closely with every client, dissecting all crucial details applicable for successful claim resolution. At Carlson Bier, we deliver proven results by compellingly demonstrating negligence on part of healthcare professionals leading to harm or injury for patients under their care through thorough investigations and meticulous documentation exercise. Trusted by many victims who have been impacted severely due to professional negligence – time after time – it’s not surprising why Carlton Bier remains a popular choice among those seeking rightful compensation following instances of medical neglect across Illinois.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Knollwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just a renowned legal firm; we’re your trusted partner and passionate advocates in personal injury law. Our expertise lies in an area that requires depth of knowledge, vast experience, and relentless determination – Medical Malpractice. Upholding the noble profession of law here in Illinois, we pride ourselves on our tried-and-proven capacity to secure justice for those unjustly harmed due to medical negligence.

The field of Medical Malpractice is multidimensional indeed. It revolves around cases where patients are physically or emotionally injured, or even killed as a result of negligent actions—or the lack thereof—of healthcare professionals. This could broadly include misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment administration, surgical errors, inappropriate medication dosage or type and system-wide issues at hospitals leading to patient harm.

As subject-matter experts specializing in this arena:

– We understand the evidential nuances integral to establishing fault in medical malpractice situations

– Seamless maneuvering through obtaining vital medical records while ensuring privacy considerations remain intact

– Negotiating aggressive settlements with insurance companies leaving no stone unturned

– And preparing compelling lawsuits when needed – ready for trial if necessary

With an astute understanding of the complex matrices that underpin these types of cases powering us forward, we fuel every case with exhaustive research and years-honed courtroom tactics to help you secure the compensation that rightly belongs to you.

Our approach goes beyond simple textbook consultation. At Carlson Bier, clients are like family; our inherent duty is not only to educate but also calmly guide through tumultuous times. Often victims grapple with trauma making it difficult to recollect occurrences correctly which can profoundly affect case outcomes.

For such scenarios:

• We meticulously dig into specifics creating timelines thus filling factual gaps

• Detail-oriented approach backed by experienced investigators gathering key physical and photographic evidence

• And establish connections with reputable physicians augmenting credibility

It is worth noting that each state handles medical malpractice differently; Illinois, for example, does not cap damages that can be awarded to victims of medical malpractice making it equally crucial to have a legal team that understands local governing laws profoundly.

Our commitment to your case is unshakeable! At Carlson Bier, one thing we’re certain about medical malpractice lawsuits: They are fundamentally tough but equally beatable with the right strategy and tenacity.

Remember – granting power back to you marks our success, whilst achieving legal justice serves as our victory. You need a savoir-faire partner who has mastered nuances intricately associated with cases such as Medical Malpractice – and rest assured knowing that at Carlson Bier, you chose correctly.

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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 Knollwood

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving professional legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering specialist legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Tumble Incidents

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for harms and harm.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Incident

Delivering expert legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

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

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on delivering expert legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Expert in representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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