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About Carlson Bier Associates

When victims in Lindenhurst encounter medical malpractice, Carlson Bier provides the critical legal support required. As a distinguished personal injury law group in Illinois, our focus is on assuring justice for those who face healthcare negligence. Our wealth of success stories and decades-long experience emphasizes our competence within this complex domain. Medical Malpractice claims require an attorney team well-versed with stringent Illinois laws, someone capable of adeptly proving liability against influential health establishments or practitioners. At Carlson Bier, we bring that expertise to every case we represent, striding confidently towards the highest possible compensation for damages suffered by our clients. Our tireless dedication involves thorough investigation procedures which further solidify your claim’s validity- ensuring ample evidence supports your recovery journey both legally and medically. Unwavering commitment marks us as informed allies – whether it’s missed diagnoses, surgical errors or prescription mistakes; Carlson Bier stands firm on all medical malpractice fronts to guide you through this distressing ordeal while safeguarding your legitimate rights.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lindenhurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a particular emphasis on medical malpractice cases. As professional attorneys based in Illinois, we understand the complexities and sensitivities involved when dealing with such matters. Medical malpractice can be emotionally draining for the victims and their families. Our experienced team is committed to offering superior legal services and providing support throughout this challenging process.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet accepted standards of care in their field, ultimately causing injury or harm to a patient. Examples of this negligence include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, wrong prescription medication, inadequate aftercare or failure to recognize symptoms.

– Misdiagnosis: This could result from conditions being overlooked or mistaken for other diseases.

– Surgical Errors: These can range from operating on the wrong site to leaving surgical instruments inside patients.

– Prescription Drug Mistakes: Involving incorrect medications or dosages that may lead to adverse reactions.

– Poor Aftercare: Negligence like insufficient follow-up care or support post operation can lead to complications.

– Delayed Diagnosis: Failure in identifying symptoms promptly can lead to worsening conditions.

Understanding these key aspects forms an integral part of our service at Carlson Bier. We strive not just for legal resolution but also aim educating our clients towards better understanding their rights and what constitutes as medical malpractice in Illinois law.

We acknowledge that seeking compensation cannot reverse the damage done – nonetheless it’s essential in offsetting financial implications resulting from these unfortunate circumstances such as loss-of-wage due to inability work, extensive medical care costs and other related expenses. Moreover it offers victims sense of justice ensuring such mistakes don’t repeat hence safeguarding community’s welfare overall.

Drawing upon vast experience spanning multiple years within Illinois jurisdiction enables us excel while navigating intricacies tied up with medical malpagtice lawsuits; gathering robust evidence clearly establishing practitioners failures meeting standard-care expectations; negotiating favorable settlement agreements pretrial stage wherever feasible; passionately advocating client’s legal rights during court trials faring contested cases.

At the heart of our work ethic, is empathy. We comprehend that pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit can swiftly turn overwhelming with myriad factors to consider – legal jargon, statute of limitations for filing lawsuit (two years in Illinois from date patient realized or should have realized harm), proving elements of negligence beyond reasonable doubt, assessing accurate damages worth and others alike. Hence we ensure honest and frequent communication keeping you attuned at each litigation phase permutable.

Excellence is not an act but a habit for us at Carlson Bier – your trusted partner in steering strong through these arduous times. Our professional team stands committed ensuring you receive justice deserved regardless how challenging path may seem ahead occasioned by tour opponent’s efforts dodging liability attributions.

If you believe that you or your loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, the skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier are ready to advise you on the best course of action tailored uniquely addressing case specific aspects leveraging substantial longevity practicing within realm centric to personal injury litigations. If you’re wondering about the potential value tied up with your claim worth – don’t hesitate another moment! Browse onward below – find out now clicking that button invitingly beckoning curiosity appeasement; gain insight today helping answer boggling doubts towards brighter tomorrow awaiting just around corner ready unveil serenity tranquility softly cascading life’s essence locking hands unabated progress marching unison standing shoulder-to-shoulder against adversities so offer fertile breeding ground fortifying enduring spirit human resilience invariably triumphing over existential hardships additionally setting precedent deterring future negligent acts thenceforth upto residual eternity echoing harmonious symphony binding mankind across single unified thread spellbinding humanity under solitary umbrella warmly incorporating globe transcending artificial borders perpetuating universal brotherhood fostering seamless world tying lives onto hope faith kindling divine spark embedded deep within displaying triumphant adaptation march ever forward.

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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 Lindenhurst

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending expert legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Accidents

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for damages and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Offering professional legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Impairments

Committed to ensuring specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure justice.

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