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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing unjust consequences of medical malpractice, trust in the assured expertise of Carlson Bier. As top-tier personal injury lawyers within Illinois, our unrivaled track record highlights a deep understanding and unwavering command of Medical Malpractice law. Our dedication is focused towards achieving rightful justice for victims subjected to negligence or omissions by healthcare providers that cause harm or loss. Guiding you through each legal step with clarity and assurance, we ensure your case’s merits are compellingly presented. By choosing us as your advocates, you empower yourself with a team who passionately fight for what you deserve while demonstrating empathy throughout this challenging process. The experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier enjoy an established reputation for their landmark victories across various complex cases; this reflects our firm’s commitment to keep clients’ rights paramount while seeking due compensation fearlessly under the purview of Illinois legislation. Supportive yet assertive in approach, Carlson Bier is clearly the best consideration when seeking representation in medical malpractice matters within Illinois jurisprudence.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Union Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take pride in our unique ability to seek justice on behalf of individuals and families who have suffered the unbearable burden of medical malpractice. As an Illinois-based personal injury attorney group, we understand that dealing with medical malpractice can be confusing and frustrating. We endeavor to educate you about this complex domain in law, thus empowering you make informed decisions about your case.

Medical malpractice typically involves a negligence claim against doctors or other healthcare providers where it’s alleged that they failed to exercise the requisite degree of care for a patient resulting in injuries or death. This encompasses an array of circumstances ranging from failure to diagnose a known condition in time, surgical errors, improper treatment modality selections among others.

Below are some key aspects one needs to understand while contemplating pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit:

– Standard of Care: The obligation for healthcare delivery personnel is providing services matching the level anticipated within their profession under similar situations. Breach of this standard serves as grounds for alleging negligence.

– Substantiation through Expert Testimony: To validate claims regarding the deviation from acceptable standards, expert witness testimonies usually form part integral part of such lawsuits.

– Demonstrable Harm: Manifested physical harm due to malpractice directly linked with deviation from ideal standards strengthens the case significantly.

Proving these elements conclusively requires formidable legal support. At Carlson Bier, we provide just that by combining dogged determination with astute investigations and aggressiveness inside courtrooms setting new benchmarks regularly in securing compensation awards for our clients.

Navigating the legal terrain surrounding medical malpractice lawsuits brings many challenges which may appear daunting without expert guidance. Issues including establishing liability definitively might become particularly tricky due to often conflicting professional opinions leaving virtually no scope for error during plaintiff representation. That’s where we come into play with our platoon of industry-leading professionals spearheading all affairs making sure cases don’t get derailed due to procedural complexities much to our client’s relief.

Our approach prioritizes harvesting attention around unique aspects defining every case by constructing a robust narrative that compels the jury and the judge. This strategy humanizes victims, fostering an emotional connection essential for tilting verdicts in their favor while pushing the compensation scale higher than expected.

We are well aware that every medical malpractice victim suffers differently, hence we individualize each lawsuit gauging its one-of-a-kind nuances then crafting appropriate legal strategies predicated on precise client needs. Through elaborate discussions with clients, their families, medical experts alongside meticulous scrutiny of medical records and relevant documents, we strive to put together solid evidences forming an unassailable foundation for all claims significantly bolstering chances of winning them over at courtrooms or negotiation tables alike.

Time is always of essence in these cases considering Illinois’ strict statute of limitations necessitating filing lawsuits within two years from when one first realizes potential negligence culprits or four years from when alleged malpractice occurs. We stand eager to act promptly ensuring you don’t miss out on achieving justice due to administrative hurdles.

Over decades at Carlson Bier serving people like you traverse turbulent legal waters successfully, it has been our gratification watching lives regain normalcy through rightful restitution they receive courtesy our unwavering efforts advocating for them relentlessly against seemingly insurmountable challenges possibly only few other law firms can match.

Inviting you into becoming part of this fulfilling journey towards securing your future after suffering unimaginably due to no fault of yours- Then why delay anymore? Please click the button below right away discovering exactly what your case might be worth if pursued seriously just as passionately as we do it each time!

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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 Union

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving expert legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending experienced legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Fall Injuries

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Damages

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Collision

Extending experienced legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to offering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Focused on supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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