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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your justice – especially when it involves cases of medical malpractice. Our highly skilled attorneys are deeply committed to serving victims of negligence or misconduct within the medical sphere. Covering Waterman and its surrounding areas in Illinois, our team is renowned for their expertise in this complex field.

Why choose us? At the heart of every case we handle lies a profound dedication to seeking fair compensation for each victim’s physical and emotional suffering. We understand that dealing with such issue can be distressing; thus, you can expect nothing less than empathetic yet firm representation should you entrust your case to us.

Our welfare-oriented approach combined with our extensive knowledge on medical liability laws sets us apart from others in Illinois. Whether your predicament entails surgical errors, misdiagnosis or nursing home abuse – fret not. The proficiency at Carlson Bier ensures a robust defense during negotiations or litigation processes so as maximizing potential financial recovery.

Trustworthy legal assistance may just well be what stands between despair and hope amidst unfortunate instances of medical malpractice — turn none other than to Carlson Bier.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Waterman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our exclusive focus is on personal injury law. Specifically, we take pride in providing the highest level of legal representation to victims of medical malpractice across Illinois, where we maintain several physical offices. We understand that when you or a loved one suffers harm due to a healthcare provider’s negligence, it takes more than just financial compensation to set things right. Herein lies the crux of what defines us at Carlson Bier: Our passionate commitment to safeguard your rights and ensure justice.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional breaks the standard care rules resulting in patient injury or worsened conditions. Not all unfavorable health outcomes can be classified as medical malpractice; they need to meet specific criteria.

• The doctor-patient relationship must have existed

• The healthcare provider was negligent through their actions or lack thereof

• Their negligence directly caused the injury

• The injury led to significant damages such as disability, unusual pain, suffering and hardship, loss of income or substantial medical bills.

Should these factors hold true for potential clients in Illinois such as yourself, rest assured that your case deserves careful evaluation by an experienced personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier – specialists well-versed with not only state-specific laws but also intricacies often found in proving medical negligence.

It is important to decisively act after suspected cases of medical malpractice due to stringent deadlines imposed by ‘statute of limitations.’ In Illinois particularly:

• Adult patients must file lawsuits within two years from when they discovered (or should’ve reasonably discovered) their injuries.

• In terms of absolute finality irrespective of discovery date – suits cannot be filed four years post the alleged negligent action.

For minors below 18 however – while having until their 22nd birthday – they too cannot file once eight years have passed since aforementioned action.

Whatever complex situation you find yourself battling though, being represented by attorneys who specialize in these types of disputes can make all the difference. A well-handled medical malpractice case could alleviate financial burdens, afford necessary future care and in some regard provide a sense of accountability and closure for victims.

What sets our legal team at Carlson Bier apart is not just their meticulous evaluation, but also their empathetic handling of your case. We work tirelessly to ensure you are afforded uncompromising representation while navigating this stressful period. Simultaneously have insights presented with clarity regarding possible courses, expected timelines, and potential outcomes – because we believe in empowering you through knowledge along every step towards obtaining justice.

If all these outline what you seek from legal counsel championing your cause – trust that you will find an unmatched ally in Carlson Bier, Illinois’ personal injury attorneys committed to representing victims of medical malpractice. Time though is not on our side; valuable evidence may diminish or disappear as we speak therefore it is crucial to start acting promptly.

Allow us then to conclude by cordially inviting you to determine the worthiness of your circumstances being pursued legally without further delay or obligation. Just below is a button leading to our experienced personal injury lawyers ready for immediate consultation. Do click it if curious about the unfolding incalculable value owed rightfully back to where it belongs – with deserving advocates like yourself who’ve unjustly suffered due to medical negligence in Illinois. Because even though values may vary significantly depending on countless circumstances unique per case – one thing constantly holds true: Your right for justice should never be underestimated nor undermined across the Prairie State.

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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 Waterman

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Supplying expert legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering expert legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Fall Mishaps

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents gain fair compensation for injuries and impairment.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Mishap

Offering specialist legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on delivering compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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