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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the complex landscape of medical malpractice law, choosing experienced representation is crucial. Carlson Bier stands out as a trusted choice for clients seeking a comprehensive legal solution in Mound City. Rooted in Illinois, our depth of understanding and experience offers personalized services that focus on achieving successful outcomes. Our proficient team of attorneys recognizes the intricacies involved with medical malpractice cases and leverages its nuanced knowledge to advocate persistently for our client’s rights. A testament to our work ethic is reflected through an impressive track record crafted over decades of perseverance, expertise, and consistent trial success throughout Illinois. The meticulous approach at Carlson Bier complements the tailored strategies designed especially for each unique case scenario; thereby securing maximum compensation possible under state laws. When you trust us with your litigation process; we affirm relentless advocacy─ placing your priorities above all else to ensure justice served righteously! Choose excellence…Choose robust legal support…Choose Carlson Bier: leading the quest for justice in Medical Malpractice law across Illinois!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Mound City Illinois

Accomplished, dedicated, and knowledgeable, Carlson Bier stands as a formidable champion for individuals suffering due to medical malpractice across the state of Illinois. Employing an impressive roster of proficient personal injury attorneys, our firm prides itself on ensuring that victims of negligent healthcare practices receive the justice they rightfully deserve.

Medical malpractice is indeed a serious issue which occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the recognized “standard of care” while treating a patient causing unlawful harm or injury. The standard of care simply refers to what another health professional in similar circumstances would reasonably have done or not done – it establishes if the provider was being negligent.

Instances that are considered under such violations include but are not limited to surgical errors, birth injuries, pharmaceutical errors, incorrect diagnoses along with failure to diagnose critical ailments at crucial stages. It’s important to remember that not all negative medical outcomes result from negligence–unpleasant side effects from correctly performed procedures do not count as malpractice.

• Surgical Errors: It’s distressing yet true; surgical mistakes can cause grave consequences ranging from immediate physical damage to long-term debilitating conditions.

• Birth Injuries: These occur during childbirth and could severely compromise the future health of both mother and infant.

• Pharmaceutical Mistakes: Administering wrong medications or incorrect dosages frequently lead to dangerous reactions or even fatality.

• Incorrect Diagnosis: Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis has significant implications, potentially allowing conditions to deteriorate beyond control.

Our team at Carlson Bier meticulously analyzes each case before developing a customized strategy aimed directly at achieving optimal results for our esteemed clients. This involves studying your complete medical records and consulting with leading industry experts who assist us in building solid cases backed by indisputable facts.

Navigating through complex legal procedures related to medical malpractice may seem daunting without professional guidance. Survivors usually experience emotional trauma coupled with financial setbacks resulting from accumulated medical bills and lost wages due to subsequent inability to work. In such turbulent times, our team at Carlson Bier steps in as your legal beacon, illuminating your path to compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, alongside other damages recognized by Illinois law.

Victims of medical malpractice must know that there is an expiration date on filing these lawsuits known as the statute of limitations under Illinois laws. Generally speaking, victims have two years from the date they become aware of – or should reasonably have been expected to notice – the injury. However, exceptions do apply depending upon case-specific circumstances making it critically important to consult with a skilled attorney promptly after suspicion of such negligence arises.

To understand more about how Carlson Bier could guide you during this difficult period and help swing the scales towards justice in your favor; we earnestly encourage interaction with us. We believe communication fosters clarity hence we offer you no-obligation consultations putting forth untainted transparency about potential legal routes awaiting exploration based solely on merits derived from evaluation of available evidence.

For most people who were unfortunate enough to be victims of medical malpractice in Illinois, getting fair compensation for their pain and financial loss has been a pipe dream until they walked into our doors at Carlson Bier. No matter how challenging your situation might look like right now, bear firmly in mind that hope is not lost when you’re armed with competent legal representation steeped generously in integrity.

So why wait any longer? If you feel you’ve suffered due to consistent negligent acts within the healthcare industry transcending acceptable standards enshrined by medical ethics juxtaposed against state laws aimed primarily at ensuring safety of patients; then let’s find out together how strong your case stands while simultaneously exploring what it potentially may be worth also satisfying both ends being intrinsic components commanding an equitable resolution to complement instances categorized under personal injury ranging across diverse platforms including but definitely not limited to Medical Malpractice – click on the button below for further details remembering always that Carlson Bier stands with you for justice.

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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 Mound City

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving skilled legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Stumble Occurrences

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

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

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain just compensation for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Delivering expert legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Building Accidents

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Expert in providing dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to assisting clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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