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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re facing a medical malpractice case, ensuring effective representation is paramount. Carlson Bier law firm thrives on rendering legal services grounded in professionalism, experience, and commitment to securing the best outcome for clients dealing with such issues. Our team of qualified attorneys specializes in handling complex medical malpractice cases; understanding the intricate landscape that involves not just legal expertise but also medical knowledge. When it comes to selecting a skilled advocate to champion your cause during an uphill battle against hospitals or doctors who have wronged you due to negligence or error, look no further than Carlson Bier. The firm’s foundational values prioritizing personalized representation and diligent service define our approach towards assisting victims seeking justice. Having successfully secured favorable outcomes for numerous clients dealing with similar circumstances emphasizes our aptitude in this field of law—making us a top consideration while choosing counsel seasoned in Illinois’ unique requirements pertaining to Medical Malpractice litigation. Trust Carlson Bier with your case as we earnestly work towards delivering resolution deserving recognition and satisfaction.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in River Grove Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm committed to providing comprehensive legal solutions for victims of medical malpractice in Illinois. As experienced attorneys, we understand the profound ramifications medical negligence can have on your health, livelihood and overall life quality. Hence, our mission is centered around helping you navigate these complex issues and secure maximum compensation.

Medical malpractice cases are often intricate. They involve proving that a healthcare provider acted negligently resulting in your harm. Several key elements must be established:

• Firstly, it’s necessary to provide evidence of doctor-patient relationship existence.

• A demonstration of how the health professional’s care fell below the standard expected is pivotal.

• It’s crucial also to unveil causal connection between this substandard care and subsequent injuries or complications.

• Documenting actual damage as either physical harm or financial loss is a principal factor too.

Our proficiency in deciphering medical records and interpreting physician actions gives us invaluable insight into building compelling arguments for clients who’ve suffered from misdiagnoses, surgical errors, birth injuries or medication mistakes among other distressing incidents.

The law recognizes several types of damages which victims may seek compensation for – both economic (medical bills, lost income) and non-economic (pain and suffering). There are certain deadlines known as “statute of limitations” within which these suits need to be filed. In Illinois typically it’s two years from when one realized (or should have) he/she was harmed by healthcare provider’s negligence but no more than four years after said negligent act occurred.

At Carlson Bier we deftly navigate through the intricacies involved with filing lawsuits on time; assembling powerful arguements that clearly demonstrate liability along with identifying realistic amounts in damages claims according to individual circumstances.

The importance cannot be overstressed enough about having adept legal representation amidst these challenging situations which could otherwise dictate your future wellbeing. It will not only enable easier burden-shouldering during tough moments but crucially position you at best advantage for fair settlement attainment.

Being thoroughly skillful in obtaining correctly valued compensations is what sets us apart. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to these cases. We understand every client’s unique situation and strive hard to ensure rightful justice through our aggressive advocacy.

Furthermore, our promise of client satisfaction extends beyond delivering favorable verdicts. We handle every case with empathy, maintaining open communication chains throughout your lawsuit journey providing clarification on each proceeding aspect so there are never any surprises down the line. These combined qualities have earned us a reputation as reliable partners who stand unwavering beside their clients whilst pursuing causes damage reparation relentlessly.

Remember, standing up against medical institutions can be daunting; more so if you’re doing it alone. But partnering with Carlson Bier means holding hands with an experienced and dedicated personal injury law firm that will fight tooth and nail toward gaining the justice you deserve.

Finally, we realize compensation amount prediction isn’t always straightforward which adds to potential claimants’ anxiety levels further increasing skepticism about approaching legal aids when most needed. With this in mind we’ve worked tirelessly including developing a useful tool designed exactly for helping demystify this particular concern area i.e., case worth – available conveniently via click of a button below leading towards making informed decisions based on sound facts proudly presented by Carlson Bier serving diligently within Illinois boundaries tirelessly striving for Righting Wrongs daily.

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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 River Grove

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying skilled legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

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

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Building Collisions

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Focused on delivering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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