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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one have fallen victim to medical malpractice in the New Lenox area, Carlson Bier stands ready to represent your case with adeptness and tenacity. With decades of collective experience, this Illinois-based personal injury lawyer firm carries an impressive track record of securing just compensation for victims of medical negligence. Our attorneys consistently deliver results by utilizing meticulous investigative techniques, aggressive courtroom strategies, and informed interpretations of complex legal regulations governing healthcare practices – shielding clients from further distress while we navigate this intricate field on their behalf. At Carlson Bier, our intense dedication to achieving justice ensures not only superior representation but also empathetic support at every stage in pursuing your rightful claim. Located within easy reach for New Lenox residents requiring expert counsel in cases of healthcare failure, discover why so many entrust their cause to us – because when it comes to medical malpractice claims: choose wisely; choose forward momentum; choose the proven prowess that is Carlson Bier.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in New Lenox Illinois

At Carlson Bier, one of Illinois’ premier personal injury law firms, we are committed to arming you with the comprehensive knowledge and tools necessary to understand the complexities surrounding Medical Malpractice. As seasoned experts in this challenging field, our primary goal is to bring a wealth of value through our educational content that simplifies this otherwise complicated area of personal legal recourse.

Medical malpractice occurs whenever healthcare providers fail in their professional duty of care towards patients, causing harm as a result. These acts or failures may range from misdiagnoses, surgical errors, incorrect treatments to negligence. It becomes evident how important it’s for us all to know the various dynamics involved so we can protect our health and rights at all times.

• The first step in understanding medical malpractice is knowing when it occurs. Simply put, it happens when a healthcare practitioner deviates from the standard of care generally accepted by the profession that inevitably leads to patient’s harm.

• Besides identifying deviations in standards of care, establishing causation forms another vital element in medical malpractice claims. This means proving that your injuries directly resulted from the practitioner’s negligent actions or failure thereof.

Now let’s delve into potential types of compensation available in medical malice cases:

• Economic Damages: This relates to financial losses such as loss of earnings (both past and future) due to incapacity resulting from injury and related treatment costs.

• Non-economic Damages: Concerned with non-tangible harms like pain and suffering endured as a result of the malpractices.

• Punitive Damages: Seldom awarded; these damages aim at penalizing particularly egregious behaviors.

Carlson Bier has an excellent track record advocating for victims within Illinois’ judicial system on myriad instances where hospitals or caregivers have failed their duty of care. Our dedicated team scrutinizes each case meticulously, pursuing every avenue for rightful compensation while upholding utmost professionalism throughout.

Following any instance suspected as medical malpractice, it is crucial to seek legal advice promptly. In Illinois, a two-year limitation period applies from the time you became aware of or reasonably should have noticed the injury. Prompt action enhances your chances at fair recompense considerably.

With our personalized approach, we provide an empathetic ear accompanied by expert guidance and tireless pursuit for justice on behalf of our clients navigating through this challenging period in their lives.

Choosing Carlson Bier as your trusted partner ensures you will claim all rightful compensations while being carrier along every step of the process, demystifying legal jargon in simple language that anyone can comprehend. We welcome queries and consultations devoid of any judgment but filled with empathy rich guidance geared towards getting the best possible outcome.

Deciphering potential merit in your case may seem daunting without experienced professionals to guide you through it. Pests assured ego our team not only breaks down complex regulations into accessible bits of knowledge but also supports negotiation processes relentlessly ensuring no stone goes unturned presenting you with utmost chances at success.

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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 New Lenox

Two-Wheeler Accidents

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

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Offering expert legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Accidents: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents get equitable recompense for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Crash

Delivering specialist legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to representing victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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