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When seeking representation for a medical malpractice case, reliability and experience should be key criteria. Choose Carlson Bier – we understand the complexities of Illinois law better than anyone else in our field. Our attorneys have a positive track record of securing impactful outcomes for their clients seeking restitution due to negligence or misconduct by healthcare providers. With vast knowledge backed by years of successful litigation, Carlson Bier’s professionalism stands unrivaled as they strive to hold liable parties accountable while getting you the compensation you deserve. Being advocates for patient safety, enforcing accountability and change in systems that failed victims is at the core of our work ethics – because justice matters. For reliable advice on medical malpractice concerns and your legal recourse options connected therewith, trust the steady hand and astute minds at Carlson Bier attorney group – a leading name when it comes to medical malpractice law representation within Illinois state lines! We may not be based in Litchfield but rest assured we’ve got your best interest served no matter where you’re located within The Prairie State.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Litchfield Illinois

As you navigate through the complex legal landscape following a personal injury, having a dedicated and seasoned attorney by your side is invaluable. At Carlson Bier, we understand that every medical malpractice case represents an individual or family grappling with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial strain. Based in Illinois, our law firm has an unswerving commitment to fight for and protect the rights of those who have suffered due to medical negligence.

Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, according to recent studies. Under Illinois law, it refers to instances where healthcare providers depart from standard practices resulting in patient harm. It’s important to note that not all poor outcomes are grounds for making claims; they must stem from deviation from accepted standards of care.

The determining factors considered under Illinois laws when assessing whether a practitioner has been negligent include:

• Professional responsibilities – Doctors are expected to competently perform their duties.

• Patient injuries – Injuries must be directly connected to the doctor’s negligence or error.

• Damages – The victim should have experienced significant damages for which compensation can offered

Unraveling these elements necessitates thorough investigations and sound legal representation – qualities inherent at Carlson Bier. Since the statute of limitations in Illinois allows only two years from discovery date (or four years from occurrence date) for filing a lawsuit in cases related to medical malpractice, prompt action is essential.

One paramount facet often overlooked in discussions about Medical Malpractice claim process revolves around damage caps. Currently Illinois has no cap on economic damages such as lost wages or medical expenses. However, non-economic damages like pain and suffering do have limits set by legislation depending upon diverse variables including perceived severity.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach combined with fierce advocacy for our clients’ best interests. Our team extensively examines each detail provided by you as well as dungeons worth records most victims could only dream about accessing independently before constructing a robust case.

Our client-centric approach extends beyond mere legal pursuit. Knowing how distressing medical malpractice can be, our firm works on a contingency fee basis. This means that we ask for payment only when your claim is won and you have received compensation.

To conclude, the road to justice following an incident of medical malpractice intimidates many victims from seeking their lawful rights. With extensive knowledge about Illinois law and commitment to personalized service at Carlson Bier, every step of this journey is painstakingly navigated with you ensuring comprehensibility at all stages while advocating relentlessly for what’s rightfully yours.

Now that we’ve shed light on medical malpractice under Illinois law, we invite you to take the next important step toward obtaining your rightful justice and compensation – a free case evaluation. Click the button below for Carlson Bier team to review your circumstance and provide insight into potential avenues of compensation available in your situation. As every unique story will unfold differently under Illinois law’s purview, determining ‘how much it could potentially worth’ becomes crucial before weaving narratives effectively – uphold rights while pursuing recovery diligently!

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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 Litchfield

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending skilled legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal assistance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

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

Tumble & Slip Accidents

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring specialist legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Focused on extending expert legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

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

Unjust Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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