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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to medical malpractice cases, Carlson Bier brings a wealth of expertise and dedication. Our team comprises seasoned professionals poised to navigate victims through the intricacies of Illinois laws. In Maryville, we expertly handle medical negligence claims offering resolute representation for misdiagnosis, surgery errors, childbirth injuries and instances of nursing home abuse among other potential malpractice scenarios. We understand that each case is unique; hence we foster personalized approach tailored around your circumstances while pursuing justice or compensation at its maximum degree. At Carlson Bier, transparency is our core principle: you will be guided thoroughly about achievable outcomes along with an honest cost evaluation before we proceed with any legal procedure on your behalf. Choosing us means opting for a firm committed not only towards winning judgments but also restoring peace into lives disrupted by negligent medical practices in Maryville – after all you deserve justice delivered affordably without compromising quality.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Maryville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are proud to represent individuals who have suffered due to medical negligence. Our expert team of dedicated personal injury attorneys is well-versed in the intricate aspects of Illinois malpractice laws and ready to serve you with unrivaled commitment. Medical Malpractice law can be complex and requires specialized knowledge to navigate effectively, thus ensuring your rights are upheld properly.

Medical Malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to adhere to the accepted standards within the medical community while treating a patient. This failure can result in causing harm or injury due to misdiagnosis, surgical errors, inappropriate treatment, unnecessary procedures or medication mistakes among other forms of negligence. Our attorneys at Carlson Bier are profoundly committed and experienced in this field⁠—with an impressive track record of fighting for justice.

Understanding key points about Medical Malpractice can help reinforce the importance of seeking professional legal assistance. It’s imperative that victims understand they have specific rights under Illinois Law:

• The Right To Compensation: As a victim, you could be entitled to compensation for medical costs (both past and future), loss of income/wages, pain and suffering (emotional/mental distress), rehabilitation costs among other tangible losses.

• Statute Of Limitations: In Illinois, one has up two years from when they notice their injuries — or should have noticed them — caused by medical malpractice. Notably however, cases cannot be filed more than four years after the act occurred regardless if it was only just discovered.

• Degree Of Fault: If found partially responsible for your own injuries (i.e., failed to follow doctor’s orders), any awarded damages could potentially decrease according to your degree of fault.

Medical malpractice lawsuits require medical records as evidence that prove healthcare providers deviated from standard practice leading directly to patient harm. Navigating this process on your own isn’t advisable mainly due precautions exerted by insurance companies’ tactics such as lowball settlements offers and attempts of shifting blame onto the victim. Having a professional personal injury lawyer with extensive experience in Medical Malpractice from Carlson Bier can make all the difference for your case.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is ensuring every individual we represent understands their rights and options when it comes to medical malpractice claims. We closely work with each client, creating tailored strategies that effectively respond to the specifics of every situation faced, aiming at securing optimum compensation for any physical or emotional suffering endured.

Our attorneys understand that filing a lawsuit cannot undo what you’ve experienced. However, through seeking justice alongside us, you can help prevent similar cases reoccuring to others apart from receiving rightful compensation which facilitates financial stability as necessary treatment progresses—ultimately enhancing victims’ overall quality of life moving forward.

If you suspect that you have been a victim of medical malpractice, allow expert lawyers at Carlson Bier to provide invaluable guidance throughout this process. Let us channel our passion for justice into turning your unfortunate circumstance around by getting the deserved compensation.

Intrigued about what options are available? Our professional team runs comprehensive evaluations on potential cases which helps outline factual information related specifically towards claim viability/profitability scenarios therefore largely beneficial before engaging lawsuits or settlement negotiations formally commence under representation by our law firm: Carlson Bier.

For additional details and unique assistance regarding your case, click on the button below. You’ll find out how much potentially your case is worth and take one step closer towards reclaiming control over your future with Carlson Bier – a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury law firm specializing in Medical Malpractice.

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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 Maryville

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending expert legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying specialist legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Occurrences

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring expert legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in extending compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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