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At Carlson Bier, protecting your loved ones is our ultimate aim. We are experienced Nursing Home Abuse attorneys who understand the profound sense of betrayal when someone entrusted with the care of a loved one violates that trust through abuse or neglect. In such cases, consider us as your steadfast advocates in Wataga. Our lawyers’ deep knowledge in Illinois law makes us an invaluable resource when building strong legal arguments for clients dealing with nursing home abuses. Moreover, we have won numerous lawsuits and ensured justice was served for countless families across Illinois – Your family could be next! Carlson Bier law firm maintains excellent relationships on both local and state levels further facilitating our clients’ quest for justice over nursing home injustices. Choose compassion; choose competence; choose Carlson Bier—the sure solution to right every wrong suffered by a vulnerable senior citizen under negligent care.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Wataga Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we want you to be informed. As one of the leading personal injury attorney groups in Illinois, our focus goes beyond representing clients – we also aim to education the community about relevant issues, such as Nursing Home Abuse. This form of abuse can manifest in numerous ways including emotional or physical neglect and financial exploitation. It is a devastating reality that too often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge.

Elderly loved ones who reside in nursing homes must always be treated with respect and provided with proper health care services they need for their well being. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes maintain these standards. Situations like overcrowding, understaffing or lackadaisical attitudes may culminate into negligence causing preventable injuries, mental anguish or even untimely death.

Understanding the signs of Nursing Home Abuse is crucial:

– Unexplained bruises and injuries.

– Frequent infections or unattended medical needs.

– Marks indicative of restraints used on wrists and ankles.

– Rapid weight loss without documented health issues prompting this change.

– Emotional distress: withdrawal from regular activities or sudden changes in behavior.

At Carlson Bier, we passionately believe information leads to prevention. With this understanding, friends and family members will be better equipped to identify potential excesses early enough before irreversible damage happens.

Financial exploitation within nursing homes can also occur when entrusted caretakers misuse an elderly individual’s finances for their benefit without consent—this includes unauthorized cash withdrawals, forgery and deceptive manipulation into signing estate documents among other tactics.

In Illinois particularly, legislative measures are taken seriously to protect abandoned seniors from neglectful treatment within senior living facilities. The law firmly stands against any kind of abuse towards individuals residing within nursing facilities in an attempt to ensure their fundamental rights are upheld unequivocally at all times—but sadly, despite stringent laws and regulations put forward by the state legislature; elder abuse persistently remains an underlying issue.

Should you ever suspect that a loved one is being subjected to Nursing Home Abuse, it is vital to act swiftly. Reach out to local authorities and Adult Protective Services—then contact our trusted team at Carlson Bier. Supported by years of extensive experience coupled with an unwavering commitment toward transferring power back into the hands of those who have been wronged, we work relentlessly towards seeking justice for everyone involved.

Our attorneys are dedicated personal injury specialists who possess extensive legal acumen regarding ill-treatment within nursing homes. We will guide you through each step of the proceedings with empathy and expertise because your loved ones’ dignity matters immensely to us.

Moreover, at Carlson Bier we don’t just handle cases—we craft strategic battles against oppression and disregard for elders’ rights while radiating hope that often seems elusive in these difficult circumstances. By choosing us as your advocates in this complex legal field, you are assured not only proficient representation but also the much-needed empathy amid emotional turmoil.

We invite you now to click the button below and find out how much your case might be worth. Rest assured, authority won’t keep us from standing firm; neither geographical limitations nor formidable opponents will deter us on this quest for justice—as long as it’s within Illinois—with resilience propelling our cause unshaken, firmly rooted within state regulations which legally mandate our operations’ jurisdiction. Your fight becomes ours—and together we journey onwards en route toward tangible results ensuring rightful restitution prevails over wrongful exploitation. At our core exists a relentless quest for justice – let Carlson Bier work alongside you asserting that irrefutable right today!

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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 Wataga

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending adept legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing professional legal assistance for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

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

Tumble & Slip Mishaps

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Harms

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents get equitable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring expert legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to extending expert legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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