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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking professional counsel for medical malpractice incidents, it is essential to partner with a firm that possesses exceptional legal acumen and dedication. As one of Illinois’ leading personal injury law firms, Carlson Bier delivers an unparalleled level of expertise in handling complex cases of health care negligence. Our skillful attorneys robustly advocate for clients who have suffered due to incorrect diagnoses, surgical errors, birth injuries or unfair treatment within the healthcare system. Boasting years of experience across numerous intricate trials and negotiations, Carlson Bier’s reputation is deeply rooted in delivering justice and obtaining fair compensation on behalf of our clients. Our approach combines meticulous investigation into medical procedures with substantive knowledge acquired over decades of practice in this niche area of the law – offering you the best opportunity for a successful resolution to your claim. If you are searching for astute guidance through these challenging periods; if protecting your rights from medical practitioners’ negligence stands paramount — consider choosing Carlson Bier where trusted representation meets positive outcomes.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Wheeling Illinois

Respected and renowned in the state of Illinois, Carlson Bier is a formidable authority when it comes to handling personal injury cases with finesse, empathy, and unwavering dedication. Our focus on Medical Malpractice – one of the gravest forms of personal injury breaches is deeply ingrained into our diverse portfolio of legal expertise. Understanding your rights as a patient is not just an obligation; it’s an imperative that can often mark the difference between justice served and justice denied.

Medical malpractice arises from instances where medical practitioners fail to meet established standards for proper care, leading to physical or psychological injuries among patients. This can result from numerous causes such —

• Incorrect diagnoses

• Surgical errors

• Inadequate aftercare

• Premature discharge

• Ignoring or not taking appropriate patient history

At Carlson Bier, we reaffirm our commitment towards exposing these faults across all levels of care and demand apportioned liability from transgressing medical providers.

For those unaware, Illinois law allows you to bring forth a lawsuit immediately if you’ve suffered as a direct consequence of physician negligence. Since filing claims have limitations (two years post understanding your injury according), diving into action immediately amplifies chances for triumph against guilty parties.

The eminent team at Carlson Bier provides assertive representation driven by an intimate comprehension of statutes governing rules surrounding Medical Malpractice in Illinois law. We analyze each case individually before crafting bespoke strategies – thereby enabling holistic foresight while battling intricacies thrown up during trials.

Notably highlighting key facts about amicable dispute resolution:

● Settlement out-of-court: Considering that court proceedings are cumbersome affairs – often marked by contentious battles and exhaustive timelines, many opt for an outside negotiation settlement.

● Mediation: Mediated disputes featuring neutral third-party resolution witnesses enjoy popular appeal due to streamlined procedures sans formalities associated with courts.

● Arbitration: The use of abritrators akin to ‘private judges’ accelerates dispute resolution periods and condenses associated costs by considerable margins.

At Carlson Bier, we treat your distress as our own – empowering victims with rightful recompense befitting injuries and ensuing hardships suffered. We prioritize transparency when enlightening clients regarding potential outcomes from upcoming suits – follow-up consultations to subsequent representation in lower or higher courts.

We understand that evaluating a claim’s worth is challenging for laypeople unfamiliar with legal principles. That’s why we have put together an interactive tool on our website crafted specifically to empower you with greater insights into personal injury statutes defining medical malpractices.

Our legal experts are ready to guide you through this complex process — break down intimidating terms, elaborate on applicable laws directed at protecting patients’ rights and ascertain liability thresholds advocated by various courts. Remember, understanding the scope of your case plays a colossal role in delineating how courtrooms might respond to lawsuits filed under similar contexts.

If you believe that medical malpractice is responsible for inflicting undue suffering physically or emotionally — it is crucial that you fight back against errant parties involved. The clock starts ticking from perceived instances of professional negligence marking patient care; reach out immediately to explore avenues reserved exclusively for imposing penalties against guilty providers.

Make sure not to navigate the choppy waters of litigation alone without seasoned attorneys like Carlson Bier guiding your course judiciously towards justice deserved rightfully!

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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 Wheeling

Cycling Mishaps

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

Thermal Injuries

Providing skilled legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending experienced legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Mistreatment

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

Fall & Fall Injuries

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents secure fair compensation for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring professional legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Focused on ensuring professional legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in defending victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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