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If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse in Herrin, Illinois, Carlson Bier is the personal injury law firm equipped to fight for justice. With an in-depth understanding of the intricacies surrounding elder care laws and legalities in Illinois, Carlson Bier has gained recognition as a staunch protector of rights for the aged. Handling countless cases related to physical or emotional abuse, financial frauds, and negligent care within nursing homes across our state tenure demonstrates their proficiency. We are dedicated to providing unrivaled advocacy and support every step of the way. When representing clients dealing with potential nursing home maltreatment situations, we conduct thorough investigations; compiling compelling evidence that strengthens claims while holding perpetrators accountable through seamless litigation strategies backed by years of experience. Choose Carlson Bier as your guiding light during these challenging times; ensuring your family receives its rightful settlement remains our utmost priority — because at our firm compassion matters just as much as justice does when it comes to protecting those we love most.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Herrin Illinois

Welcome to the law firm of Carlson Bier specialised in personal injury cases, reliably serving throughout Illinois. One area we passionately champion is defending victims of Nursing Home Abuse, as caring for our senior citizens and ensuring their safety is vital to us.

Nursing Home Abuse involves any type of mistreatment occurring in a residential facility resulting in harm or serious risk to a resident. It can take several forms including physical harm, neglect, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and even sexual abuse. In many instances, this form of maltreatment goes unnoticed due to the fear or inability of residents to communicate about their suffering.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that entrusting loved ones into the care of nursing facilities demands immense trust. Any breach of this trust is unacceptable. We firmly believe it’s fundamental to shine a light on this issue along with underlining some warning signs so you can be vigilant about your elderly loved ones’ treatment.

• Unusual fractures or bruises

• Abrupt changes in mood or behavior

• Lack of proper hygiene

• Rapid weight loss or malnutrition

• Missing belongings or frequent bank withdrawals

If you notice these indications coupled with an unusual reluctance from your loved one’s side during visits might hint towards something being amiss.

Our team at Carlson Bier comprehensively understands Illinois laws pertaining to Nursing Home Abuse and we are committed to bringing justice for our clients affected by such circumstances. Our professional legal experts have extensive experience dealing directly with these scenarios. They’re adept in collating evidence required for supporting claims while providing staggering representation aiming to get maximum compensation for victims.

One key factor which sets us apart is our compassionate human touch alongside unrelenting dedication. Establishing formidable relationships with our clients forms an integral part of how we operate where every case isn’t just reduced down to legal facts but treated as each individual fight against unlawfulness that needs rectification.

We urge anyone suspecting ill-treatment towards their loved ones in a care center environment to act promptly. Early intervention potentially halts additional harm and can demand accountability sooner, ensuring the vital respect and safety of our elderly constituents.

Illinois law also undertakes liability for Nursing Home Abuse cases under multiple statutes, from the Adult Protective Services Act to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Professional conduct. This layered legislative protection enhances prospects of fighting abuse efficiently aside other federal laws related to elder ingrained rights.

At Carlson Bier, we fervently scrutinize each aspect related to your case while aligning it with relevant legal implications. This meticulousness ensures that every viable route towards justice is tapped into maximizing victims’ rightful compensation. We understand well that no fiscal relief can compensate emotional turmoil or physical pain but establishing rightful punishment by law at least ensures such heinous acts are deterred in future assuring more security for innocent senior lives.

Nursing home abuse remains an atrocious reality affecting numerous families across Illinois. If you’ve identified any signs pointing towards such ill-treatment taking place, reach out without delay. Carlson Bier will be steadfastly alongside marking a valiant stride against these wrongdoings ensuring utmost dedication till justice prevails.

Now comes an essential question – what might your case be worth? It’s significant not only in terms of potential monetary settlement but fundamentally as a reflective milestone advocating resistance against undue exploitation in nursing homes across Illinois. Click the button below right now; start this pivotal journey shedding light upon truth turning today’s courage into tomorrow’s changes securing our seniors’ serene living environ rightfully relished over years of hard work contributing towards society.

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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 Herrin

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving specialist legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing professional legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Slip Injuries

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents get just settlement for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Crash

Ensuring professional legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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