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Are you or a loved one dealing with the devastating impact of Nursing Home Abuse in Thornton? Carlson Bier is here to fight for justice with determination and empathy. Our reputable law firm specializes in personal injury cases and has been relentlessly advocating for victims of nursing home abuse throughout Illinois. As seasoned attorneys, we understand the sensitivity surrounding these circumstances. So, we use our intelligence combined with compassion to ensure our clients are treated properly by legal entities as well as long-term care facilities. When entrusting your case to us, rest assured that each detail will be meticulously analyzed so that all responsible parties can be held accountable for their actions. At Carlson Bier, serving justice isn’t mere professionalism; it’s our inherent passion. We diligently strive to protect the rights of seniors subjected to negligence or misconduct within care homes because everyone deserves dignity at every stage of life.

Choose us – Your Advocates who work tirelessly towards achieving a suitable outcome while ensuring no loopholes go unnoticed.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Thornton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have built a reputation as knowledgeable and compassionate advocates for victims of nursing home abuse in Illinois. Our commitment is to provide justice for these individuals and their families who have been negatively impacted by such experiences.

Nursing home abuse remains an unfortunate reality that affects thousands across the country, including our beautiful state of Illinois. Such cases usually involve the maltreatment of older adults within facilities supposed to cater to their needs — providing them with essential care and safety. These abuses include physical injury, emotional distress, financial exploitation, sexual assault, neglect or abandonment among other forms that infringe upon the individual’s rights and dignity.

Education on this matter is crucial because many find it challenging to recognize signs of abuse due to its varied forms. Physical harm manifests through unexplained cuts, bruises, or burns—often indicating instances of excessive force against the resident. Emotional abuse may be less obvious but equally damaging; often characterized by sudden changes in behavior such as increased agitation, withdrawal from social activities and symptoms similar to dementia like mumbling or rocking behaviors. The warning flags for financial exploitation frequently entail sudden alterations in bank account inflows or drafting new wills under undue influence. Neglect is identified when an individual’s basic needs – including food, water and medical attention are not met.

It is important for loved ones or family members related to the elderly residents in these homes to stay vigilant—to balance respect for independence but remain proactive against potential unsavory circumstances; particularly those involving:

– Unintentional weight loss

– Bedsores resulting from inadequate movement assistance

– Personal hygiene negligence due to insufficient care.

– Untreated health issues left unnoticed amid lax oversight

– Drastic mood swings

Our primary mission at Carlson Bier revolves around advocating forthrightly for personal injury victims—including individuals subjected to nursing home abuses—in Illinois’ various jurisdictions where we maintain our law offices.

Below mentioned are indicative factors that define potential money value of a nursing home abuse case:

– The severity and type of harm inflicted upon victim

– Emotional distress caused by severe forms such as assault or negligence

– Degree of financial exploitation imposed, where applicable.

A law firm’s experience across differing circumstances is vital to the success rate of personal injury cases. Each scenario tends to harbor unique variables requiring insightful and customized legal strategies. This highlights our commitment at Carlson Bier towards providing skilled representation for all our clients, personalized according to specific situations under expertise earned from years in service.

At this juncture, we invite you on an obligation-free exploration determining the potential worthiness involved with your nursing home abuse case. By plunging into these uncharted waters together—with our expansive knowledge bank navigating through Illinois’ legal landscape—we intend to bring brightness back amidst dark times bestowed upon victims and families dealing with such adversity.

Get started now by clicking the button below; let’s assess whether you might be eligible for compensation that could potentially alleviate financial burdens wrought by this unfortunate circumstance – emotionally restored justice starts here!

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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 Thornton

Bicycle Crashes

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

Burn Burns

Supplying adept legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending professional legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal services to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

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

Fall & Slip Accidents

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents secure equitable compensation for damages and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Accident

Providing professional legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

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

Head Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

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

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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