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When faced with a medical malpractice situation, you need the expertise of Carlson Bier at your side. Our law firm specializes in this complex legal area and offers unparalleled experience to injured victims across Staunton. Each case we handle is given comprehensive, personalized attention and conducted by attorneys who understand the local court systems intimately. As leaders in Illinois Medical Malpractice Law, our team consistently secures substantial verdicts and settlements for clients’advocate – aggressing against negligent healthcare providers while defending their rights as patients . We’ve made it our mission to level the playing field against imposing institutions and support those pushed aside during their most vulnerable moments.

At Carlson Bier, your case isn’t ‘just another file’, but a story waiting for justice. With every conversation or consultation with us, you’ll clearly see why we’re trusted allies when addressing medical malpractice claims— integrity served via expert guidance.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Staunton Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted ally in championing personal injury cases with a specialized focus on Medical Malpractice! Based out of Illinois, we stand at the forefront of navigating complex medical negligence issues, empowered by our vast experience and profound legal expertise. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to medical malpractice here in Illinois, our distinguished attorneys are committed to advocating for you.

Medical malpractice takes place when a healthcare professional fails to deliver standard care that results in harm or injury to the patient. These cases can range from misdiagnosis and surgical errors to birth injuries and wrongful death.

• Misdiagnosis/Failure To Diagnose: One of the most common types of medical malpractices entails either an incorrect diagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious illness altogether which leads to inappropriate treatment causing preventable damages.

• Surgical Errors: These include mistakes made during surgery such as unintended damage to organs, nerves or tissues; leaving equipment inside the body post-procedure; performing non-consensual procedures or even surgery on the wrong area.

• Birth Injuries: Any harm incurred during childbirth due either a preventable error or overt negligence falls under this category.

• Wrongful Death: When medical negligence leads directly to the death of a patient – be it through delayed treatment, erroneous medication dosage, severe lack of aftercare – you might have ground for seeking punitive actions against culpable parties.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we intricately understand how harrowingly stressful these circumstances can be for victims who bear no fault themselves. Challenging times call for fortified support – and that’s precisely what we aim for. We assure an empathic approach coupled with adept representation designed exclusively around your needs because every case is unique – just as every person is!

Engaging with us means having access not only expert counsel but also complete transparency about your case status. Our laser-sharp focus ensures that you receive utmost professional attention at every stage of the legal process. With meticulous research, strategic planning and unwavering dedication, we pursue justice for those harmed by medical negligence.

Simultaneously, it’s central to take into account the statute of limitations when you plan on filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois. This refers to a restricted period within which legal proceedings must be initiated post-incidence. As per current regulations in Illinois, victims generally have two years from the date they became aware (or should reasonably have been) of their injury to file a claim against healthcare providers.

Entrusting your case with Carlson Bier guarantees that each step is executed seamlessly right from collecting substantial proof substantiating negligence claims to securing expert witnesses who can support your case during trials. Our commitment is irrevocable – Ensuring individuals hurt by physician or hospital carelessness secure maximum rightful remuneration.

You indeed deserve an attorney who stands beside you fearlessly championing for retribution! Let our knowledgeable attorneys delve deep into uncovering any potential violations that might have occurred and craft a watertight strategy tailored specifically for you.

With abundant wisdom drawn not only from countless past victories but also rigorous ongoing studies pertaining developments in healthcare laws, rest assured that you are placing faith in experienced hands who comprehend even minute subtleties associated with medical malpractice suits like few others do!

Click on the button below – Because knowing where you stand shouldn’t just remain an assumption when encountering medical outrages; it’s a fundamental right! Let us help appraise what your case is potentially worth so together we could mount a robust fightback exactly as you rightfully deserve!

Remember – holding defaulters accountable not only provides rehabilitation for inflicted damages upon innocent lives but also fosters responsible caregiving further safeguarding future patients too. Stand up today – Seek Justice designed For You…By Us!

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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 Staunton

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing adept legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Extending specialist legal support for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal services to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents obtain just payout for harms and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Delivering expert legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Harms

Committed to offering expert legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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