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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with medical malpractice, trust is of utmost importance. This holds true when selecting a powerhouse attorney group – like Carlson Bier. Distinguished for their deep-rooted commitment to justice and an impeccable success record in the complex realm of medical malpractice law, they stand as readily available allies and vigorous advocates for those seeking redress in Sandwich, Illinois. The firm’s passion-driven ethos unequivocally centers on helping individuals navigate the intricate legal system with clarity and confidence. Specialists at Carlson Bier possess unparalleled expertise in uncovering negligence or misconduct borne out of healthcare settings — from misdiagnosis to surgical errors. With the beneficiary-centric approach mirrored across all cases handled, be it minor complications or catastrophic injuries; this team strive relentlessly to secure full compensatory benefits rightfully entitled by you under Illinois law— optimizing every opportunity for successful outcomes without breaching any ethics rules set forth by regulatory bodies.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Sandwich Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our commitment to securing justice for those affected by medical malpractice in Illinois. Medical malpractice is a complex aspect of personal injury law that hinges upon the professional negligence of healthcare providers resulting in harm or injury to patients. Navigating through these cases requires an experienced personal injury attorney, such as those within our dedicated team at Carlson Bier.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care set by the profession and causes harm to the patient. This could involve misdiagnosis, errors in treatment or medication, surgical mishaps, failure to warn about potential risks, or neglect during aftercare procedures.

• Understanding Standard Care: The standard care refers to what a reasonably competent medical professional with similar training would do under identical circumstances. It sets the benchmark defining whether an act can be considered negligent.

• Proof of Negligence: Establishing negligence is imperative in these types of cases. Here it must be proven that the healthcare provider deviated from the established standard care leading directly to your injuries.

• Demonstrating Damages: The negligent action should have resulted in measurable physical or emotional damage which typically includes pain and suffering, loss of earnings due to inability to work and cost of corrective medical treatment.

It’s essential for victims of medical malpractice not only understand their rights but also how they may seek compensation for their grievances; this is where we come into play. Our team at Carlson Bier specialises in handling medical malpractice claims effectively making sure you get the compensation you rightly deserve.

Embarking on a legal pursuit may seem overwhelming; however with Carlson Bier by your side it doesn’t have to be so daunting. We perform exhaustive case evaluations and consult top-notch field experts providing you with advice every step along way. From gathering solid evidence proving negligence and quantifying damages suffered, right down presenting a compelling case before court – rest assured we stand alongside you.

If you’re unsure about whether your situation implicates medical malpractice, connect with us directly. We’re readily available for free initial consultation offering an accurate and honest assessment of your case.

As our client at Carlson Bier, you can anticipate tenacious representation that prioritizes your needs helping you attain the justice deserved. Throughout the entire process, empathy and commitment would be defining values guiding our interactions striving to make the journey as smooth as possible for you. At times a settlement might seem like easier route however – rest assured we won’t hold back from taking cases to trial if it is in best interest for obtaining deserved compensation.

Instilling trust is equally important hence each step will be explained thoroughly ensuring complete understanding of all legal proceedings significantly reducing the stress associated with such lawsuits. Upholding highest standards of transparency and adherence to ethical conduct are overarching aspects inherent to service at Carlson Bier.

Medical malpractice can inflict profound effects impacting quality of life sometimes permanently compromising physical abilities or mental health imposing crippling financial pressures due to increasing healthcare costs. If you’ve experienced this due to negligence of a healthcare provider remember: You don’t have to bear these repercussions alone! Connect with our team today and let’s initiate process securing rights and entitlements owed under Illinois laws.

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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 Sandwich

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Extending specialist legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Fall Injuries

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal help for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents receive fair remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Delivering experienced legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

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

Neurological Impairments

Expert in offering dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in defending clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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