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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the support of Carlson Bier, leaders in pursuing justice for those affected by medical malpractice. We are a seasoned team of attorneys who have consistently advocated for victims in an unmatched depth and breadth within Illinois healthcare liability cases. We understand how devastating and disruptive dealing with Medical Malpractice can be, hence our dedication to ensuring full compensation through diligent representation tailored to each individual’s case specifics. In the complex landscape of medical negligence litigation, we stand out as navigators committed to truncate your stress and uncertainty – a trademark characteristic that has endeared us to many previously served individuals across cities such as Steeleville. Our vast knowledge network coupled with outstanding negotiation skills positions us uniquely at championing verdicts favoring victims’ rights against liable parties involved most notably in clinical errors scenarios amongst others related misconducts. Trust Carlson Bier; we’re always primed towards securing appropriate legal redress on behalf of clients all over Illinois including Steeleville area!

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Steeleville Illinois

Welcome to the digital hub of Carlson Bier, a renowned law firm in Illinois powered by seasoned personal injury attorneys ready to serve justice. Our areas of expertise extend widely across various domes of personal injury litigation, with medical malpractice being one significant focus point.

Medical Malpractice is an often misunderstood area of law; it encompasses situations where healthcare professionals act negligently leading to unnecessary injuries or exacerbation existing afflictions due to either incompetence or apathy. It is critical to understand that not all unfortunate outcomes can be accounted for as medical malpractices. A lawful claim has its foundation on two fundamental keystones – breach of standard care and directly consequential harm.

• Breach of Standard Care refers to situations where a health professional’s approach diverges from the commonly accepted practices in their field under similar circumstances.

• Directly Consequential Harm implies that any resulting harm or worsening condition was a direct result of this breach in care standard.

Illinois law emphasizes these factors critically when dealing with medical malpractice cases, underscoring the pivotal role they play in distinguishing between unforeseen consequences and negligent behavior.

Common instances that fall within the purview of Medical Malpractice include misdiagnosis (where symptoms are wrongly interpreted), delayed diagnosis (resulting in preventive measures not being timely implemented), surgical errors (such as operating on wrong site/body part), medication errors, childbirth injuries and much more —all bearing heavy implications for patients’ well-being or even survival.

We at Carlson Bier have built our reputation upon successfully defending clients who have suffered unnecessary hardship owed to such medical negligence and injustice. Our accomplished Personal Injury lawyers bring forth extensive experience pooled over decades filled with numerous trials, settlements, negotiations, investigations – each leaving us sharper than before.

Our commitment doesn’t end at offering unrivaled legal counsel; we constantly strive towards instilling confidence and providing assistance during what might likely be an intensely distressful period for victims or their families. We ardently fight to achieve the highest possible compensation for all the physical and emotional suffering inflicted, the potential loss of income or opportunity, impending medical bills and other related expenditures emerging as a consequence of such malpractice.

We also understand that this particular field can be fraught with legal complexities revolving around statute limitations, malpractice caps on damages in Illinois, a complex court process – which is why our solicited personal injury experts will stand by your side at each point elucidating every step while tirelessly working towards a rightful resolution.

Finding an experienced attorney specializing in Personal Injury litigation has never been more vital when it comes to safeguarding your rights and future. While we are physically located at multiple locations across Illinois but not Steeleville; yet digitally we’re reachable from anywhere.

In uncovering the shades of truth beneath complex cases like Medical Malpractice lies our proficiency —for justice isn’t just about winning in court but ensuring healing and hope for victims who have suffered due to another’s negligence.

Click on the button below – let’s transform this adversity into triumph together. Allow us to analyze your case meticulously to determine its deserved worth because rest assured, at Carlson Bier–your cause becomes ours from day one!

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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 Steeleville

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving skilled legal advice for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents receive fair remuneration for harms and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Accident

Extending expert legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in defending patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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