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About Carlson Bier Associates

You’ve suffered from medical malpractice and need a dependable advocate by your side. Look no further than Carlson Bier: Illinois’ esteemed personal injury law firm, equipped with an expert team of attorneys well-versed in the intricacies of medical malpractice claims. Our focus on client needs prioritizes open communication, compassionate representation, rigorous case preparation, and robust medical knowledge — ensuring you receive the most effective legal support during this critical time. Whether it’s negligent misdiagnosis or surgical mistakes that have caused harm or disrupted life’s rhythm for you or your loved ones we’re dedicated to securing rightful compensation for such tragic injustices.

What sets us apart is our extensive courtroom experience and willingness to tackle complex cases – essential traits when advocating victims facing immense physical distress and emotional trauma due to healthcare negligence. Allowing Carlson Bier into your corner means uncompromised strength toward achieving justice; making us a premier choice in navigating through the daunting terrain known as Medical Malpractice lawsuits.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Portland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. Our primary focus is to fight for justice on behalf of those who have been impacted by situations beyond their control and have suffered because of another’s negligence or misconduct—particularly in the case of medical malpractice which forms our area of expertise.

Understanding every aspect related to medical malacities is crucial. Medical malpractice fundamentally refers to instances where healthcare professionals deviate from accepted standards within their profession, resulting in harm or substantial risk to a patient’s life. This damaging deviation can take multiple forms ranging from surgical errors, incorrect medication, delay or misdiagnoses, right through unnecessary treatments that pose additional risks with no accruing health benefits.

• Surgical Errors: These are erroneous actions that occur during surgery such as wrong-site operation or leaving objects inside the body post-procedure.

• Medication Mistakes: This includes administration of wrong drugs or incorrect dosage which can seriously harm a patient’s well-being.

• Delayed Diagnosis/Missed Diagnoses: Time plays an essential role in treating many conditions effectively; any undue delays may worsen the ailment and lead to severe consequences.

• Unnecessary Treatments: These expose patients to needless risk without adding any therapeutic value.

At Carlson Bier, we comprehend that suffering from such traumatic situations not only affects you physically but takes an enormous emotional toll too. We particularly recognize how complicated legal terms and processes might feel overwhelming when juxtaposed with your distress – which is why we place significant emphasis on explaining things clearly so that being understood easily won’t be an issue at all for anyone reaching out.

In this endeavor, our team comprises highly trained individuals possessing vast experience across different aspects including reviewing complex medical reports, interviewing expert witnesses if required and negotiating with insurance companies from a position of robust understanding towards ensuring maximum compensation. The depth-this breadth of knowledge empowers us remarkably while liaising between legal intricacies and technicalities of medical malpractice cases to secure the best outcomes for our clients, aiding them in their recovery journey.

However, it’s crucial to remember that each case is unique. Our dedicated attorneys will work diligently to prepare a comprehensive legal strategy tailored to your individual circumstances. We meticulously study every single detail – from the immediate impact on your life to any potential long-term repercussions you may be likely facing—building up an irrefutable argument before entering into negotiations or heading towards the courtroom.

Remember—pursuing a medical malpractice claim can be extremely exhaustive, often lasting years with constant pushback from adversaries. The road might seem arduous but let this not deter you; seek assistance immediately after being subjected to professional negligence as there are specific timelines within which one must initiate proceedings failing which remedies become nullified under law.

Allow us at Carlson Bier ease those burdens so you can concentrate fully on healing physically and emotionally while we pivot relentlessly towards securing justice and adequate compensation for your suffering. You don’t have to navigate through these hardships alone; find solace knowing reliable shoulders stand ready always beside you.

Before leaving though, take a brief pause—consider assessing where you stand today in potentially filing a lawsuit toward recovering damages rightfully owed. Click on the button below allowing us evaluate your case’s worth comprehensively—knowing this could truly bring well-deserved peace during such stressful times indeed translating compensation into real-world terms like covering bills or supporting family financially throughout trying periods everyone wishes weren’t part of their lives yet are left confronting seemingly against all odds.

Become educated about what future holds hereafter—are armed with knowledge now borne out of expert guidance rather than succumbing merely under anxiety-induced speculative assumptions marred by self-doubt furthermore? Remember: only right decisions breed positive outcomes rest assured in making informed ones henceforth!

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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 Portland

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Offering skilled legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents receive fair settlement for damages and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Extending adept legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Expert in supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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