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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to medical malpractice cases, Carlson Bier is the trusted champion in protecting your rights. Our expertise in understanding complex medical procedures sets us apart as we strive consistently for justice and fair compensation. Medical malpractice incidents can be intimidating; however, our experienced attorneys have a comprehensive knowledge of Illinois law enabling us to effectively guide you through such difficult times. With success stories spread across various cities including Lockport, our proven results reflect dedication and strength alongside commitment towards every injury case with an unparalleled approach tailored to meet each client’s unique requirement. Tailoring winning strategies for wrongfully injured clients remains at the heart of what we do here at Carlson Bier! If you are seeking an ideal balance between empathy and professional competence – post occurrence of a malpractice event- choosing Carlson Bier ensures not just litigation capabilities but legal representation coupled with compassionate service committed exclusively towards your cause.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lockport Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group, your reliable advocate in Illinois when pursuing medical malpractice claims. We’re committed not only to represent and guide you throughout legal proceedings but also equip you with essential knowledge regarding medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice stands as one of the complex areas within personal injury law. By definition, it arises when a healthcare provider fails to meet an expected standard of care, leading to patient harm or injuries. This failure may involve incorrect medication prescription, surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, birth injuries among other instances that detract from accepted norms in the field. As experienced Illinois attorneys specializing in this realm of law, we underscore three critical elements crucial for making a successful medical malpractice claim.

• Proof Of Professional Duty: The afflicted party must prove that there existed a professional relationship between them and the healthcare provider known as ‘duty of care.’ In layman’s terms, there should be an acknowledgment that the medical practitioner was obligated to offer competent and sound health service.

• Breach Of Duty: Following duty establishment comes demonstration on how your health caregiver breached their obligate duty. This violation can manifest through negligence or providing treatment below par vis-a-vis reasonable standards.

• Injury As A Result Of Breach: Showing documented evidence to correlate your suffered harm directly as a result of receiving substandard care is imperative.

Understanding these aspects not only accentuates transparency about our practice but brings another layer of value to readers like yourself who deserve firm comprehension underlining their rights even before engaging professional help.

At Carlson Bier Attorney Group, we believe everyone deserves access to fair representation regardless of case complexity level. We employ expert investigative abilities coupled with fierce courtroom advocacy aimed at holding negligent parties accountable while maximizing compensation settlements for our clients.

However well equipped you are with information concerning medical malpractice cases, often genuinely understanding all subtleties involved proves difficult without being extensively versed in law jargon; presenting obstacles when seeking justified resolutions. For this reason, working alongside us guarantees you support from specialists who have devoted their careers to mastering the ins and outs of Illinois medical malpractice law necessary to propel your claim on a winning trajectory.

Our proven methods consist of minute fact-finding processes examining every particular relative to your case then leveraging these findings for strategic negotiation or unwavering courtroom lobbying where need be. Your individual situation informs our tailored approach with each measure chosen deliberately in favor of realizing favorable outcomes best suited to address your unique circumstances.

We welcome you into an inclusive partnership geared towards securing justice coupled with full remuneration under deserved lawful provisions. The journey ahead may feel overwhelmingly daunting but partnering with Carlson Bier proves empowering as we align ourselves firmly at your side providing relentless representation in pursuit of true Justice.

By clicking the button below, you can quickly discover an estimate of what your case is worth guided by preliminary details shared. Noteworthy is that till obtaining justice, no out-of-pocket costs are demanded since we operate on a contingency basis. In other words, only when successful resolution is achieved do we receive compensation; welcoming peace of mind about financial implications as we embark resolving judicial complexities together.

Trust us not just because of our extensive experience but also due to inherent passion driving us: standing up for individuals wrongfully injured through medical negligence while relentlessly lobbying that they get rightful settlements and ultimately restore normality back into life post-unfortunate incidents. Partnering with Carlson Bier means engaging professional minds acutely focused on one thing—that’s getting YOU the compensation and closure you deserve!

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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 Lockport

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying specialist legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering professional legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on helping clients of car accidents secure just remuneration for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering adept legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to extending expert legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in representing persons with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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