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If you or a loved one are dealing with the unfortunate reality of nursing home abuse in Bethalto, Carlson Bier offers unmatched expertise to protect your rights. As a seasoned personal injury law firm in Illinois, we have earned a sterling reputation for our dedicated service and unyielding dedication. Our extensive knowledge about elder laws ensures that we fully understand the subtleties involved in each case. At Carlson Bier, it is our mission to help victims receive due justice swiftly and effectively through robust legal action against those accountable for such egregious violations of trust and dignity. Our committed team understands how emotionally challenging these situations can be; therefore, we prioritize providing compassionate representation while fiercely defending your interests every step of the way. You need an advocate who will fight relentlessly on your behalf–one who specializes in nursing home abuse cases specifically–and that’s where Carlson Bier shines brightest: as steadfast defenders staunchly advocating for elders’ rights within their respective care facilities across Illinois.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Bethalto Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being champions for accountability and justice. As industry respected personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we understand the gravity of our work, notably when it comes to handling cases related to nursing home abuse. This distressing issue has affected numerous families across our great state. We are committed not only to legal representation but also to bringing widespread awareness towards this alarming concern.

Nursing home abuse can manifest in various forms – from explicit physical harm and injuries to subtle behavioral disturbances hinting at possible neglect or emotional torment.

• Physical Abuse: Obvious signs are bruises, broken bones, cuts or burns indicating rough handling.

• Neglect: Telling signals may include poor hygiene conditions, persistent bedsores, unattended health issues or malnutrition.

• Emotional Abuse: Marked changes in behavior such as anxiety, depression or withdrawal may be indicative of mental trauma caused by abuse.

• Financial Exploitation: Unusual financial transactions occurring suddenly without justification could be a sign of financial exploitation.

It is essential to discern that all these situations potentially qualify as violation under Illinois law. Formal complaints must follow any suspicion of these forms of misconduct promptly. Bringing this into light is the first step towards thwarting Nursing Home abuse crime rates through collective responsibility and firm action.

Your choice in retaining Carlson Bier’s personal injury attorneys will ensure due justice for your loved ones. Our legally proficient team will conduct comprehensive investigations involving meticulous document reviews & expert consultations for establishing firm grounds for your case against an alleged perpetrator.

Our dedication extends beyond just representing victims; it lies primarily in helping them regain dignity after they have been subjected unjustly to such cruel circumstances– something we believe everyone deserves irrevocably.

We strive earnestly to ensure maximum compensation commensurate with the gravity of abuse endured. We advocate for restitution covering direct costs (like hospital bills), potential future medical expenses often overlooked inadvertently & intangible damages like pain, suffering & mental anguish which often run deeper than physical scars.

At Carlson Bier, we work strictly on a contingency basis. This approach means that we collect no legal fees upfront. We instead earn them only when we succeed in securing compensation for our clients. Such an honest approach allows us to serve with your best interest at heart, focusing solely on winning justice for you or your loved ones.

Providing exceptional representation and delivering desirable outcomes require extensive experience and quintessential expertise – something Carlson Bier brings to the table readily. As personal injury attorneys conditioned to handling cases against powerful insurance companies & formidable institutions with deep pockets, we know how to navigate the intricate parameters of Illinois law expertly. Defending victims of Nursing Home Abuse is not just a profession but more of a calling for us – one we uphold passionately.

Finally, transparent communication forms the backbone of our service line commitment protocol at Carlson Bier. Our tireless client-service workforce continuously sets new standards in terms of customer satisfaction ratings owing principally to this philosophy.

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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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Nursing Home | Elder Abuse FAQ​

The signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse or neglect can vary depending on the type of abuse or neglect that is occurring. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Physical abuse: This could include bruises, cuts, fractures, and other injuries.
  • Emotional abuse: This could include verbal abuse, intimidation, and isolation.
  • Sexual abuse: This could include sexual touching, intercourse, and other sexual acts.
  • Neglect: This could include malnutrition, dehydration, and poor hygiene.

If you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, you should:

  • Report your suspicions to the nursing home administrator.
  • Contact the local ombudsman, who is an advocate for nursing home residents.
  • File a complaint with the state’s department of health or human services.
  • Contact a nursing home abuse lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a family member of a nursing home abuse or neglect victim, you have the right to:

  • Visit your loved one at any time.
  • Have access to your loved one’s medical records.
  • Be informed of your loved one’s care plan and treatment.
  • File a complaint against the nursing home if you believe your loved one is being abused or neglected.

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit for nursing home abuse or neglect if your loved one has been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of the nursing home. A nursing home abuse 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 Bethalto

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying skilled legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

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

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Slip Injuries

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents get equitable recompense for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Extending expert legal advice for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Expert in offering dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in supporting victims with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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