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About Carlson Bier Associates

As advocates for elderly care, Carlson Bier recognizes the devastating impact of nursing home abuse on families in Dawson. Our team, comprising expert attorneys with a long and successful track-record in personal injury litigation, is fervently committed to bringing justice to those affected by such unfortunate circumstances. We are well-versed with Illinois law nuances and employ an aggressive yet empathetic approach when handling these delicate cases. Whether it’s physical or psychological abuse perpetrated against your loved ones, our comprehensive investigative procedures ensure nothing is overlooked as we build a compelling case for you. At Carlson Bier, there’s more than just following legal protocols; we aim beyond – striving for emotional closure and rehabilitation of victims while relentlessly fighting against all forms of elder abuse prevalent today. Trusting us means entrusting your concerns into capable hands that prioritize client welfare above anything else – advocating powerfully but humanely so let’s together strive towards reinstating safe and healthier environments at Nursing Homes across boarders.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Dawson Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the trust you place in nursing homes when you move your loved ones into their care. Our expertise lies in providing diligent legal support to families navigating the complexities of Nursing Home Abuse cases. Instilled with a profound sense of duty and compassion towards our clients, our personal injury attorneys go above and beyond to ensure justice is served.

One tangible reality we need to confront is that abuse doesn’t always come marked with physical signs or symptoms. It can be emotionally draining, manifesting as emotional distress or mental strain caused by ill-treatment or negligence from caregivers. Instances such as isolation from others, unexplained changes in behavior like agitation, withdrawal or non-responsiveness are glaring indications of emotional abuse not to be ignored.

Financial exploitation is another prevalent form of elder abuse. Deceptive and unauthorized activities involving an elder’s funds, property or other assets compromise their financial wellness significantly. Unusual banking activity, disappearance of possessions or documents related to finances may point towards this type of misconduct.

Let’s delve deeper into recognizing some key indicators of different forms of abuse:

• Physical: Unexplained injuries such as bruises, fractures

• Emotional: Sudden mood swings; Fearful interactions with staff

• Sexual: Unwanted advances; Abrupt changes in behavior

• Financial: Disappearance of personal belongings; Frequent and unexpected bank transactions

If you suspect your loved one has fallen victim to Nursing Home Abuse—the counterparts at Carlson Bier are here for your much-needed intervention—committed towards illuminating facts while respecting individual dignity during a sensitive time.

Nursing Home Neglect poses another looming threat—a more subtle but equally harmful ordeal where residents don’t receive adequate attention or fail to have basic necessities met. Falling under four general categories — Medical neglect (failure to provide necessary medication); Social & Emotional neglect (ignoring senior’s social engagement needs); Personal Hygiene neglect (Poor sanitation) and Basic Need Neglect ( lack of proper meals or safe environment), this too demands legal intervention.

Victims and their families need not be distraught by the daunting idea of crafting a solid nursing home abuse case. We are here to shoulder the responsibility, starting with an accurate documentation of the incidents, collecting relevant evidence, communicating with other involved parties – all while you focus on your loved one’s emotional recovery and physical health. In our effort to reinstate faith in humanity, we painstakingly scrutinise every detail underlining deviations from standard care provisions that may point to abuse.

While the journey towards justice is often convoluted and taxing, remember that time is key when addressing cases of Nursing Home Abuse – early litigation keeps critical evidences intact and helps fortify your arguments in court proceedings. Being upfront with your lawyer about all details around alleged abuse can impact immensely on case outcomes.

Our duty at Carlson Bier doesn’t end after resolving your case but extends into helping reform inadequate policies or procedures identified during prosecution – ensuring similar incidents won’t reprise in future without repercussions.

Informative specifics apart—through Carlson Bier—you gain more than legal representation; you become part of a cause championing human rights for senior citizens thereby lending voice to those unheard amidst noise.

Before leaving this page, take a moment – click on the button below—a simple action could potentially help unveil truth behind seemingly normal nuances—and empower you with knowledge on how much your case might be worth! Embrace this opportunity because everyone deserves justice delivered—even when they seem incapable of demanding it themselves. Remember: keeping quiet benefits only those inflicting harm…Your response matters—today more than ever!

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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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Pedal Cycle Accidents

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Flame Traumas

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Physician Negligence

Extending professional legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

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Aged Abuse

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Stumble and Trip Incidents

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Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents get fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

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18-Wheeler Accident

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Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to offering professional legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

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Spine Harm

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