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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you require a formidable Medical Malpractice attorney in Illinois, look no further than Carlson Bier. A trusted pillar of the legal community; we have cemented our reputation through vigilant representation and intense dedication to our clientele’s needs. Familiar with the unique complexities associated with medical malpractice cases, our firm stands unparalleled in advocating for victims subjected to substandard healthcare practices regularly faced by residents within Pinckneyville’s vicinity. Our intimate comprehension of regional trends increases your chances of securing an outcome synonymous with justice – making us the ideal choice in these challenging circumstances. Selecting Carlson Bier means aligning yourself not only with years of amassed legal proficiency but also a stalwart commitment to your rights as a patient – ensuring those whose negligence had dismal effects on your life face their responsibilities. We offer quintessential excellence and unwavering allegiance towards every case that walks through our doors at Carlson Bier – where equal measures of compassion meet grit and tenacity for all affected by instances of sham medical operations or treatments.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Pinckneyville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your pursuit of justice in a personal injury case gets the dedicated and experienced team it deserves. As experts in the arena of medical malpractice, our accomplished attorneys are at ready assistance. Medical malpractice is more frequent than you might presume; It occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard care level, causing harm or injury. It can take form as misdiagnosis, flawed treatments, surgical errors, not delivering proper aftercare – these are just a few instances of unfortunate circumstances that lead to profound impacts on lives.

Firstly, let’s delve into understanding what encompasses Medical Malpractice? The law considers it medical malpractice when three main elements come together; Established duty-of-care breached by a provider directly causes increased harm or injury resulting in damages. Broad areas including but not isolated to wrongful medication prescriptions, birth-related injuries due to negligence, ‘never events’ like operating on an incorrect body part might appropriately constitute such claims.

When pondering upon the question; Who could be held accountable for Medical Malpractice?

The answer spans beyond just doctors. Any healthcare professionals involved in providing treatment can potentially bear legal responsibility depending primarily on their level of participation and contribution towards the fault.

• Health Care Providers: Nurses, Surgeons, General Physicians who may have acted negligently.

• Hospitals: Holding indirect liability via institutional policies favoring poor patient care.

• Pharmaceutical Companies: Deceptive marketing methods leading physicians astray.

Assessing whether there exists justification for filing a medical malpractice claim often demands meticulous scrutiny married with unrivaled subject knowledge that our proficient team proudly brings to ensure no stone remains unturned advocating your rightful empowerments.

Additionally informing yourself correctly about Statutes of Limitation is consequential Central Illinois law stipulates strict marginals within which unique lawsuit types must get filed else they stand at risk of dismissal automatically from court proceedings regardless of merits boasted by that case itself.

Our seasoned attorneys initiate strategic action plans involving rigorous investigations and witness cross-questioning assuring that all your rights get protected without fail.

A victim seeking legal recourse should provide evidential proof;

• Clearly demonstrating practitioner-patient established relationship,

• Proof of negligence that resulted in significant damage causation.

What follows a successfully filed medical malpractice lawsuit? A trial proceeds, whereby plaintiff’s attorney litigate based on circumstantial evidence by establishing the liability of the defendant. Favorable verdicts mostly materialize into compensatory damages awarded to offset financial burdens created due to loss in earning potential or extreme emotional distress coupled with intense physical ailments.

Collaborating with Carlson Bier could be deciding factor swaying scales towards justice for you. Our attorneys’ zealous passion, abundant knowledge base of state-specific laws about medical malpractice, unrelenting commitment blur geographies thereby offering our services across Illinois ensuring we deliver results reaching beyond common expectations upholding fairness and righteousness at core values.

Invest your trust in us; allow our seasoned professionals an opportunity to navigate this challenging legal landscape steering you towards definitive success. Avail of their expertise and astute tenacity which brings extensive experience dealing with diverse complexities invincible otherwise enabling them naught lesser than justice for deserving victims like yourself, undeterred by mammoth medical institutions or powerful pharmaceutical corporations

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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 Pinckneyville

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing specialist legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Trip & Tumble Accidents

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents secure fair compensation for damages and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering professional legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in providing compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Expert in assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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