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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the power of dedicated representation with Carlson Bier, specialists in medical malpractice cases. We possess a strong record for protecting individuals confronted with serious health consequences due to negligence or mistreatment by healthcare professionals. Our experienced attorneys comprehend Illinois’ intricate medical malpractice laws and skillfully use them to advocate on your behalf diligently. Driven by empathy and expertise, we tirelessly pursue just compensation while carefully navigating sensitive circumstances that these cases entail. Choosing Carlson Bier ensures you are side-by-side with accomplished litigators who meticulously review every actionable detail to build viable litigation strategies designed for effective results in Illinois courts– including Paw Paw’s jurisdiction. We draw from extensive resources, invaluable network relationships within legal and medical communities leading to insightful perspectives often turning case tides favorably for our clients. Trust us as thousands have done; not simply because we make compelling arguments but because we genuinely care about restoring balance in lives disrupted unfairly due to medical negligence – choose Carlson Bier today!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Paw Paw Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of specialized and dedicated personal injury attorneys takes pride in providing competent legal representation for victims of medical malpractice throughout the state of Illinois. Our aim is to protect your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional causes harm or injury to a patient through negligence or omission. It can take many forms including misdiagnosis, medication errors, surgical mistakes, or improper treatment methods. Understanding these different components can be complex but at Carlson Bier we ensure comprehensive guidance with accessible language for everyone.

Here are some crucial aspects around medical malpractice:

• Legal Time Frames: There are time limits within which a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed (Statute of Limitations), failing which may result in loss of right to sue.

• Burden Of Proof: The onus lies on you as the plaintiff to prove negligence resulted directly in injury or harm.

• Expert Testimony: In most cases, an expert witness is required by law to explain how standard care was breached.

• Damages: Both economic losses such as lost wages & non-economic losses like mental anguish qualify under damages.

Understanding these intricacies can help clarify whether one has been victimized by medical negligence and prepare them better for subsequent litigation processes if necessary. One should remember though that each case is unique and it’s extremely important that an experienced attorney analyzes the salient features before proceedings are initiated.

When hiring Carlson Bier for your legal counsel, rest assured; we provide tireless dedication from initial consultation all the way through potential legal proceedings. We negotiate strategically with insurance companies, meticulously collect documentary evidence proving fault against offending parties while preparing compelling presentations before juries if need be – all directed towards achieving maximum possible recovery on behalf of our esteemed clients.

We understand considering legal action might feel overwhelming amid health concerns already plaguing your life caused by someone else’s negligence. That’s exactly why we commit to doing all the heavy lifting for you. Just remember, legal consultation with Carlson Bier on identifying potential negligence by a medical provider is absolutely free. We pride ourselves in offering no fees unless we win your case.

While the law requires us to hold physical presence in all cities declared services offered from, be certain that regardless of location within Illinois our diligent attorneys will always be accessible offering best-in-class legal representation. Everyone deserves proper accountability especially when they’ve been victims of something as egregious as medical malpractice.

In conclusion, our team at Carlson Bier invites you to find out more about how partnering with us can make a significant positive difference in your life after enduring nightmares triggered off someone else’s negligence. Click the button below to receive a free assessment of what your case might be worth right now and start paving way towards justice without any further delay.

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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 Paw Paw

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing specialist legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing expert legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Incident

Providing experienced legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in delivering professional legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to supporting individuals with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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