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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you need expert legal representation in the complex field of medical malpractice, consider Carlson Bier. We pride ourselves on our unparalleled understanding and knowledge of Illinois’ intricate medical laws. Our vast experience ensures we provide robust defense following a medical injury due to negligence or incompetence that results in devastating economic, physical, and emotional damage. As a distinguished law firm with an eminent record of success, trust us to prioritize your case unequivocally while maintaining absolute confidentiality throughout the process.

Serving clients with discernment and dedication around Yorkville area for years from our Illionis-based office underscores our commitment to ensuring victims get the justice they deserve within their locality. At Carlson Bier, rest assured each case is handled by seasoned attorneys equipped with practical strategies proven effective in winning cases at trial.

Rooted deeply in customer satisfaction while optimizing successful outcomes sets us apart as your preferred choice for Medical Malpractice attorney services irrespective where you reside; affirming why choosing the expertise that Carlson Bier offers is crucial when confronted with serious claims such as Medical Malpractice.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Yorkville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we believe in delivering justice to our clients who may have experienced harm due to medical malpractice. Situated in Illinois, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys are well-versed with the law and intricacies surrounding medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from accepted standards of practice resulting in injury or harm to the patient.

Medical negligence can take many forms such as misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, childbirth injuries among others. Here at Carlsons Bier, we specifically focus our expertise on tackling these issues:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: This type of negligence could prevent early treatment and potentially exacerbating a condition that might have been otherwise treatable.

• Surgical Errors: Unforeseen complications during surgery are not considered medical malpractice but deliberate neglect like operating on the wrong body part is an example of this.

• Medicine Errors: Prescribing or administering incorrect medication dosage leading to unfavorable health outcomes is another serious form of negligence.

• Childbirth Injuries: If your child has suffered harm during birth due to demeaning practices or negligence by healthcare provider there may be grounds for a lawsuit.

The unfolding effects of medical malpractice reach far beyond physical suffering; they also inflict financial burden and emotional trauma upon victims and their families. We understand how stressful it can be dealing with such mishaps along with judicial proceedings – we aspire to guide you smoothly through all legalities ensuring maximum compensation for your suffering.

In Illinois certain stipulations exist which must be adhered while filing for a case concerning Medical Malpractice – important factors include limitation period within which claim should be brought forth (usually 2 years), expert witnesses reports stating clear deviation from standard care causing harm. Our proficient attorneys work tirelessly understanding essential details that make every case unique; focusing on collecting substantial evidence that assures success in the courtroom.

You must know that not all unfavorable results in medicine equate to medical malpractice. To stand a firm case, it is necessary to establish that the harm or injury was indeed due to negligence and not an unfortunate outcome of a health condition. While proving negligent care, four elements need to be established: duty; breach of duty; harm; and causation.

• Duty – confirming that healthcare provider owed you standard care.

• Breach of Duty – the prosecution must prove that standard care was violated.

• Harm – physical or emotional damage incurred by the plaintiff must be proven.

• Causation – clearly indicate that this harm was direct result of medical misconduct not any underlying medical condition.

At Carlson Bier we promise dexterity in fortifying your claims with strong legal arguments and substantial evidence ensuring best possible outcome for victims of medical malpractice.

We realize how pivotal it is for victims to have their story heard, misconceptions around their injuries debunked and justice served by holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence. Having catered to thousands such complex cases over decades solidifies our position as an earnest seeker of truth and righteousness.

Navigating complexities alone can be overwhelming but at Carlson Bier, our attorneys stand committed adopting comprehensive approach minimizing your stress allowing you focus on recovery while we work meticulously on stitching together your winning legal strategy.

An accurate evaluation of what compensation value should distill from a case requires deep understanding about nature of injuries suffered, extent devaluation caused in life quality affected along with astute awareness about similar past precedents helping gauge realistic negotiation goals during settlement talks – This level expertise comes only through rich experience fortified education essentials which are ours team’s key qualities at Carlson Bier.

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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 Yorkville

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing adept legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, providing expert legal assistance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Harms

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Collision

Extending adept legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Construction Incidents

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

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to offering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in representing individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure redress.

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