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As highly respected Personal Injury attorneys, Carlson Bier dedicates a significant part of their practice to vehemently advocating for victims of Nursing Home Abuse in Carrollton. Protecting the rights and dignity of the elderly, they hold accountable those who violate their duty of care causing harm to your loved ones. They have a profound understanding of Illinois Nursing Home laws and how these intersect with Personal Injury law, providing them an advantage when arguing cases in court or negotiating settlements outside it. With their compelling track record, Carlson Bier seizes every opportunity to ensure justice is served swiftly while securing maximum compensation for clients’ physical and emotional trauma. Their persistent pursuit for justice has earned them praise from both peers and grateful families alike making them an ideal choice when considering representation for nursing home abuse lawsuits within Carrollton city’s jurisdiction. Trust on Carlson Bier expertise as they strive unwaveringly against neglect, maltreatment or any form undesirable behavior inflicted on our elder citizens in nursing homes.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Carrollton Illinois

Nursing home abuse is a silent and prevalent problem that can often be difficult to discern. At Carlson Bier, we believe in staunchly advocating for our elder community who make up some of the most vulnerable segments of society. As personal injury attorneys based out of Illinois, it’s not just law we practice but empathy and the pursuit of justice.

Our expertise extends to various types of nursing home abuses both obvious and subtle. These include physical abuse characterized by unexplained injuries, emotional or psychological abuse that may cause changes in behavior or demeanor, as well as neglect which could manifest as recurrent health issues due to lack of care or proper medication.

• The common signs of physical abuse to look out for are inexplicable bruises, cuts or burns.

• Emotional abuse, though harder to detect might feature withdrawal from activities they used to enjoy or unusually subdued behavior.

• Indicators of neglect might involve consistent health issues left untreated or ignored, atypical weight loss due unbalanced nutrition, and unsanitary living conditions.

Another disturbing form of exploitation we take seriously at Carlson Bier involves financial manipulation which may go unnoticed until significant harm has occurred. Be vigilant about sudden changes in your loved one’s finances such as unfamiliar bank withdrawals or modifications in their will.

There is much misinformation surrounding nursing home abuses where victims often suffer silently unaware of their rights. They also hesitate fearing retaliation from the caregivers who perpetuate this cycle of oppression. We bust these myths enabling our clients through knowledge about their entitlements under the law including safeguards against punishment intended to muzzle their voices.

In Illinois’ healthcare environment legislations offer enormous protection for senior citizens in nursing homes with severe penalties instated for every violation whether deliberate malfeasance or unintended negligence. In addition, Grief Statutes offer families solace pursuing claims even posthumously on behalf of deceased loved ones ensuring closure while setting precedent against future derelictions.

At Carlson Bier transparency matters greatly so let us illuminate the process if you are considering legal representation. Typically, pursuing this course includes:

• Garnering all relevant medical records and care plans

• Thorough investigation into any prior misconduct by the institution or caregiver in question

• Detailing every incident of abuse

• Considering the impact of abuse upon our client’s health both physical and psychological

Thereby holding accountable those who have caused harm to your loved ones.

So why choose Carlson Bier as your personal injury attorneys? Besides our collective years of litigation experience and an unyielding commitment towards justice, we pride ourselves on a compassionate approach wherein our clients aren’t just cases but individuals with their own unique stories that matter. To us, it’s more than seeking financial compensation; it is about dignifying your experiences through ethical representation giving voice to narratives that risk otherwise being unheard.

Taking action against nursing home abuse can feel like a daunting prospect when you primarily need support and solidarity navigating your pain. Our experienced team at Carlson Bier ensures no individual marches this difficult road alone extending their expertise tailored around your specific needs accounting for the distinct factors associated with each case for optimal results.

We guide families throughout Illinois with specialized knowledge carving pathways of recuperation from distressing circumstances with resolute advocacy putting you first every step of the journey. The very least one deserves is peace in old age protected from exploitation.

If what we stand for resonates with you consider reaching out to learn how much value we could add towards asserting justice in these incomprehensible situations which undoubtedly require robust response. We understand that quantifying suffering in terms of dollars can seem reductive however it fosters accountability encouraging prevention while supporting you financially across post-trauma treatment expenses implementing holistic healing from such damages inflicted. Please click on the button below to find out how much your case may be worth partnering with us at Carlson Bier where humanity meets law maintaining honor of commitments championing rights above everything else because dignity isn’t just desired, it is due.

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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 Carrollton

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving expert legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending professional legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents get fair settlement for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Semi Collision

Providing experienced legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Engaged in representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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