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Navigating the complex maze of a Nursing Home Abuse case requires top-notch legal representation and Carlson Bier is your trustworthy partner in such strife. We cope with seeming insurmountable knots while showcasing an unyielding dedication to justice. With a deep understanding of Illinois nursing home abuse law, we are committed to holding accountable those responsible for causing harm and distress in these sacred places of care. Our attorneys at Carlson Bier work tirelessly, translating meticulous investigation into robust advocacy for families affected by nursing home abuse. As seasoned professionals trained in personal injury law, our approach ensures that your story resonates amid procedural complexity and emotional upheaval common to such cases. At Carlson Bier, we believe every person deserves peace, respect and safety especially when dwelling within their twilight years; thus fighting relentlessly on behalf of victims by taking decisive legal action against abusers subtly becomes our mission – highlighting us as an ideal choice for handling Nursing Home Abuse matters throughout Illinois.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Abingdon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our personal injury attorneys comprehend the distress and pain that comes with nursing home abuse. It’s a highly regrettable reality for too many families in Illinois who entrust their loved ones’ care to skilled professionals only to become victims of this demeaning crime. We are steadfast advocates for those affected by such ill-treatment, deploying all our legal grit into ensuring justice prevails for every case handled.

Nursing home abuse refers to any intentional act or negligent omission on behalf of a caregiver that causes harm to an elderly resident within a long-term care facility. As noted specialists in this field, we recognize certain signs of abuse that should not be ignored:

– Unexplained injuries like bruises, cuts or burns

– Sudden changes in behavior such as anxiety or depression

– Abnormal changes in weight, which might indicate malnourishment

– Poor hygiene including sores or infections

Equipped with years of experience in Illinois law pertaining specifically to elder abuse, Carlson Bier extensively investigates these matters alongside trained investigators and medical experts. Our team diligently works towards identifying and holding those accountable for these ghastly acts so you can focus on your family during this difficult time.

Within the realm of nursing home abuse cases, there exist various forms, each profoundly damaging both physically and emotionally. This encompasses physical abuse involving harms done directly to the person; emotional maltreatment involving psychological distress from insulting or threatening comportments; financial exploitation where funds are illegally controlled; neglect depicting failure providing adequate food or medication; as well as sexual harassment committing non-consensual actions upon individuals against their will. Regardless of what form the unjust action takes place in a nursing home environment – the violation is always unlawful.

Visiting your loved one regularly and observing any subtleties goes a long way towards thwarting unanticipated occurrences unbeknownst to the relatives outside. Be sure always to listen carefully if they mention anything about being harmed or if you notice any sudden negative changes in their demeanor.

At Carlson Bier, we are primed to defend your loved ones’ rights. We work tirelessly to ensure they receive the restitution owed to them all while affording them the protection and care entitled under Illinois law. Our lawyers adequately understand the emotional hardships faced by families during such tough times. Thus, we provide full support throughout the legal process, handling all required details professionally while offering empathetic reassurance where needed.

Edging towards achieving justice for those affected entails understanding more about personal injury litigation relating to elderly abuse. Feel free at any point within our engagement in reaching out to us with questions or concerns regarding particulars of your case.

At Carlson Bier, your time matters immensely to us because every second counts towards securing justice for nursing home abuse victims. To discuss filing a lawsuit against negligent parties who’ve caused harm – emotionally, physically or financially – give us a call now!

As professionals deeply committed to safeguarding a better future for Illinois families afflicted with nursing home abuses issues, signaling this disturbing alarm across these facilities is our utmost goal which we take up wholeheartedly.

Thus far comprehended insurmountable odds loom large when it comes to dealing with nursing home frauds; nonetheless standing alongside diligent experts proactively supporting you at every step could indeed prove highly advantageous – importantly so via partnering with proficient expertise existing within Carlson Bier.

Don’t let someone else’s wrongful actions continue robbing peace from your family’s life that’s already been adversely impacted by nursing home abuse. Click on the button below today and find out just how much worth can be reclaimed in your rightful battle against such damaging misdemeanor incurred at hand!

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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 Abingdon

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending skilled legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Crash

Providing adept legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in ensuring professional legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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