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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on striving to represent victims of Medical Malpractice in the most formidable way possible. Notably, our proven and resourceful attorneys have an unblemished record in championing for patients who have endured harm due to negligent medical practitioners. Our commitment is incontrovertible; ensuring justice prevails for those aggrieved by unsatisfactory health care treatment or service within Tinley Park and beyond. Colossal sums secured as settlement verdicts affirms oral testament of our expertise; a signal that separates us from other attorney groups when handling cases of this nature truly defines us. Reputation is nothing without performance—a mantra Carlson Bier diligently upholds demonstrating thorough know-how in navigating through complex litigation processes involved in Medical Malpractice. Deciding on legal help can be daunting but partnering with Carlson Bier will not only ensure your voice gets heard but that fair remediation is given where gross negligence exists! In the unfortunate occurrence of malpractices, trust no one else other than Carlson Bier—where your needs come first.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Tinley Park Illinois

The distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier located in Illinois is highly specialized in the field of Personal Injury Law, particularly lending its vast expertise to cases involving Medical Malpractice. The awareness and understanding concerning medical malpractice are critical elements when dealing with such scenarios as it revolves around situations that involve a healthcare provider failing to stay within acceptable standards of practice in their profession.

Deciphering what precisely has taken place during complex medical procedures can be notoriously challenging, which is why partnering up with an expert team such as ours at Carlson Bier ensures your rights are safeguarded effectively. We analyze every case diligently, leaving no stone unturned – everything from failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis, surgical errors, hospital associated infections, child birth injuries and mishandling due to ignorance or negligence – all possible aspects are thoroughly scrutinized.

To elaborate more on key aspects:

•Medical Misdiagnosis:Competent doctors make correct diagnosis about two-thirds of the time. In the remaining third lies the possibility for misdiagnoses that may result in continued illness or injury.

•Surgical Errors:Surgical blunders can vary from minor mistakes that delay healing to major errors leading to irreversible damages.

•Hospital Associated Infections:These account for nearly 2 million cases per year in the USA and nearly 10% result in fatalities mainly due to lack of proper sanitation protocols.

•Childbirth Injuries: Despite modern technology assisting childbirth processes, there’s still certain percentage prone for potential hazards causing possible harm both mother and baby.

Knowledge is power but applied knowledge turns into strength you can rely on. Which is why at Carlson Bier we combine consistent vigilance with rigorous investigation conduct while presenting legal arguments in Illinois courts ensuring favorable outcomes for our clients. As defenders against medical malpractice suits we understand complexities involved providing truly comprehensive support not just piecemeal advice.

However, remember personal injury lawsuits follow statute limitations varying amongst jurisdictions. For Illinois – one must usually file a lawsuit within two years from when the malpractice occurred as per the Illinois Compiled Statutes section 5/13-212(a). There lies exceptions depending upon case specificity, which is why it becomes extremely important to get legal advice as soon as you realize medical malpractice may have played a role in your injury or any harm done.

Collaborating with Carlson Bier law firm essentially translates into teaming up with stalwarts who are deeply ingrained with medical malpractice laws & procedures in Illinois. But our service doesn’t stop here! We firmly believe that making informed choices don’t happen on empty stomachs; hence we provide educational resources of immense value enlightening readers about detailed process involved further facilitating empowering interactions for better decision-making.

So if you think that actions by healthcare providers led to unexpected complications or injuries, click the button below now to find out how much your potential case might be worth. While no attorney can guarantee specific results, at Carlson Bier we promise compassion, commitment, and utmost perseverance standing alongside clients throughout each step of legal process bringing light into darkest corners achieving justice they deserve.

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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 Tinley Park

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering skilled legal help for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing professional legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Slip Injuries

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Providing expert legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to offering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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