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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the complex realm of Medical Malpractice law, Carlson Bier shines as a beacon of legal ingenuity and compassion. Our firm is skilled in handling these intricate cases; we understand how pivotal they are to your life. We’re not just interpreting laws or filing claims; instead, we represent devoted individuals seeking justice in scenarios where healthcare standards were breached with serious repercussions. With our significant litigation experience and strategic approach, our clients gain an upper hand even against large hospitals or insurance firms when pursuing compensation for distressing experiences such as misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries among other disturbing situations that constitute medical malpractice.

Every case offers us the opportunity to demonstrate why choosing Carlson Bier stains indelible impressions on clients’ lives positively through quality representation. In Upper Alton and beyond, Illinois residents trust us because we firmly guard their interests while ensuring every step aligns meticulously with local regulations—the kind of commitment only true advocates can offer! Thus establishing ourselves solidly within the field.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Upper Alton Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group; we proudly serve clients across Illinois, specializing in medical malpractice cases with steadfast dedication. Tackling the complex realm of medical malpractice can be overwhelming and confusing—Carlson Bier takes pride in alleviating that burden with our comprehensive legal knowledge and experience.

Medical malpractice is a vast area of law that includes instances where a healthcare professional has caused harm or injury to a patient through negligence or omission of required care. This can occur at any point during the treatment process—from inaccurate diagnoses to surgical errors—and even encompasses fields as specialized as pharmacy medicine and psychiatric care.

To better understand medical malpractice, here are some key points:

• Negligence: Medical professionals must uphold certain standards of care. If these standards are not met, it qualifies as negligence. Examples include erroneous prescriptions, failure to diagnose an illness correctly (or timely), etc.

• Informed Consent: Patients have the right to all pertinent information about their situation before making decisions about their healthcare. If this consent isn’t obtained appropriately, it could form grounds for a medical malpractice complaint.

• Damage or Injury: For a case to qualify as medical malpractice, there must be measurable harm—an adverse effect on your health directly linked back to negligent care from your provider.

At Carlson Bier, we’re experts at navigating these complicated venues that combine legal roadways and healthcare channels—the result? A tenacious commitment driving optimal results for accident victims whose lives were upended by another’s error or disregard within the healthcare field.

Consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney like those at Carlson Bier can provide potential claimants peace of mind while creating solid ground upon which one might choose to pursue justice. Our lawyers don’t just offer services but truly value-added partnerships focused on achieving fair outcomes for our clients.

We believe everyone deserves accessibility to affordable quality representation when facing such life-altering circumstances—this conviction fuels our energetic devotion to every case we handle. At Carlson Bier, your case isn’t merely another file—it’s a life story deserving of justice.

Recovering from a medical mishap can be emotionally draining and financially crippling; our team prioritizes your wellbeing throughout proceedings, understanding that recompense is about more than just financial reparations–it’s acknowledging the pain and suffering endured due to others’ negligence.

A standout component of working with us is our unrelenting commitment to communication—not only do we ensure clients are well-informed at all stages, but also clarify complex legal terms into digestible snippets thus ensuring you never feel left in the dark about what’s happening with your case.

At Carlson Bier, our goal is not just winning cases—but empowering you during trying times. Armed with knowledge conferred by years of experience—we battle for justice while guiding you gently through each step whether dealing out-of-court settlements or fearlessly fighting for your rights in courtrooms when necessary!

If been afflicted by an adverse event linked to medical malpractice, don’t shoulder this burden alone—Reach out today. Allow us—the dedicated personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier—to fight for the justice you deserve. Interested in knowing how much compensation your claim could potentially demand? Click on the button below to calculate your potential payout—it may well prove life-changing! Never underestimate what you are owed as a victim; allow us to turn those estimations into tangible realities.

Remember that time is crucial when pursuing medical malpractice claims—Don’t delay accessing experienced legal support ready and willing to champion your rights…because at Carlson Bier—we believe no one should pay for others’ negligent actions! With us as allies—you remain focus solely on healing while we steadfastly advocate for YOUR rights! Grab back control today—with one click discover what compensation might literally be at fingertips!

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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 Upper Alton

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving adept legal support for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Stumble Incidents

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Crash

Extending experienced legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Building Crashes

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on providing compassionate legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unfair Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Expert in advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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