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Discovering that a loved one has been the subject of nursing home abuse is a truly distressing situation. Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury lawyer group in Illinois, stands ready to assertively represent clients from Momence. Our nationally recognized team specializes in elder law and offers fierce representation for victims of nursing home mistreatment across Illinois. We combine compassionate care with aggressive legal tactics aimed at ensuring justice for your abused relatives while safeguarding their dignity and rights. Drawing on extensive experience, each Nursing Home Abuse attorney at Carlson Bier thoroughly investigates allegations before crafting powerful arguments on our client’s behalf – working tirelessly toward the most favorable outcome achievable by law. Operating within regulations set by Illinois legislation, we strive to protect your family while offering considered professional advice tailored to individual situations. At Carlson Bier, every case matters because behind every case there’s trust placed into our hands and affirmatively reassuring that we are fighting relentlessly for it makes us the best choice when seeking help against nursing home abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Momence Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorneys based in the heart of Illinois. We pride ourselves on our expertise and dedication to providing you with comprehensive, state-of-the-art legal services. Our team is built on a strong foundation of competent lawyers committed to fighting for the rights of injured individuals. A significant part of this commitment involves tackling issues surrounding Nursing Home Abuse—an area we are deeply passionate about.

Nursing home abuse is an unspeakable violation, causing immense pain and suffering to victims and their families alike. Victims may suffer not only physical harm but also mental anguish from violations against their personhood, instigating a catalytic effect on their overall health and wellbeing.

Understanding what constitutes nursing home abuse can be instrumental in recognizing warning signs at the initial stages:

• Physical Abuse: Look out for unexplained injuries like bruises, fractures or burns.

• Sexual Abuse: Inappropriate interactions between caregivers and residents or inexplicable STDs could point towards sexual misconduct.

• Neglect: This could be indicated through malnutrition, dehydration, bedsores etc., caused due to lack of proper care.

• Emotional & Psychological Abuse: Signs include sudden behavioral changes such as depression, withdrawal or reluctance to communicate.

Education and prevention go hand-in-hand when dealing with nursing home abuse; however should you suspect any form of mistreatment of your loved one within a facility it’s crucial to contact experienced legal representation immediately.

At Carlson Bier Associates we treat every case with delicate care, empathy and unparalleled professionalism. Being highly knowledgeable in Illinois law ensures that not even the smallest details escape us as we build a robust case for our clients. Accountability and justice are values writ large over all our operations – making sure offender accountability is ensured whilst helping victims recover lost dignity besides financial compensation they rightly deserve.

Difficult times call for superior support systems; thus Carlson Bier’s remarkable track record assisting nursing home abuse victims is reflected in the trust vested by our clients. By conducting extensive investigations and aggressively putting forth your claims, we ensure maximum compensation while alleviating some of the stress and uncertainty you may face.

While dealing with nursing home abuse can be an overwhelmingly daunting experience, do remember: You are never alone – especially not when you have Carlson Bier advocating for your rights, fostering a secure environment where victims can transition from despair to hope, hurt to healing. We believe unwaveringly in your right to justice: Justice that compensates you adequately for financial losses; justice that reassures you mentally, emotionally offering closure; above all else….justice that reassures society at large about its capacity to protect even its most vulnerable members.

For those currently battling a Nursing Home Abuse case or fearing they might be soon dealing with one – fear not! Our ultimate goal is giving our clients peace of mind through justified final outcomes. Fighting tirelessly for your rights is not just our job; it’s our honor.

Now comes the truly empowering part of our engagement process. We invite you to ascertain what your lawsuit could potentially fetch as rightful remuneration by clicking on the button below this page titled ‘Find Out Your Case Worth’. Though nothing can ever truly compensate emotional distress suffered alongside physical harm, seeking legal redress goes a long way towards providing victims with much needed financial security whilst ensuring malefactors face lawful censure.

At Carlson Bier Associates personal injury law firm, we specialize in making justice accessible and attainable—upholding victims’ dignity against all odds. Let’s take action together because everyone deserves safety, respect and peace of mind—even more so within spaces meant for care such as nursing homes. Allow us to illuminate your path toward retaining autonomy over your life post-abuse—an essential piece of healing—with quality legal representation specialized in Nursing home abuse cases across Illinois. Your fight becomes ours once we embark upon your journey toward restoring justice—contact us today because justice delayed is justice denied.

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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 Momence

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal help for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to helping patients of car accidents gain fair settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering adept legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Traumas

Specializing in offering dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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