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When confronted with a situation involving nursing home abuse, you need an experienced legal advocate who takes your case personally. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in. Our proficient attorney group is recognized for our robust pursuit of justice across Illinois. We are deeply committed to representing victims of nursing home negligence and their families in Albion and surrounding areas. With stark understanding/proficiency in identifying the signs of maltreatment, we work diligently to bring offending institutions to account.

As one client describes us: “Carlson Bier stood by my side when no one else would”. We hold a comprehensive focus on helping clients secure rightful compensation for physical harm or emotional distress caused due to elder abuse.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that each instance has unique aspects requiring tailored tactics – this approach enables us a strategic advantage while presenting cases about elder care neglect or ill-treatment before adjudicating bodies.

In times where it matters most—when seeking fair representation against nursing home abuses—Albion residents look towards the unparalleled support provided by Carlson Bier attorneys.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Albion Illinois

In today’s world, entrusting the care of a loved one to a nursing home facility entails an unwritten agreement that the entrusted party would accord this vulnerable individual with utmost respect and dignity. However, it is unfortunate to note that cases of nursing-home abuse persist in our society. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to fighting for the rights of those who suffer from such injustice. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we understand only too well the emotional trauma and financial strain this predicament places on both victims and their families.

Nursing home residents have legally protected rights which include but not limited to freedom from physical or mental abuse, corporal punishment and reprisals or involuntary seclusion. We believe an enlightened population about these possible scenarios will be better positioned in its fight against nursing-home abuse.

•Physical Abuse: Physical harm inflicted upon nursing-home residents could range from slapping and shoving to extreme cases such as inappropriate drug use restraint.

•Emotional Abuse: Actions causing anxiety includes yelling, belittling comments, isolating individuals from social activities among others lead to anguish affecting overall health.

•Sexual Abuse: Most deplorable form involving forced sexual interaction between resident and caregiver or between two residents against consent constitute sexual harassment.

•Financial Exploitation: Unauthorized access and manipulation leading to theft of money or property worth great deal causes significant distress among elderly citizens.

Understanding these categories is vital but detecting symptoms can be quite challenging because signs often overlap with existing geriatric problems or medications side effects. Thus professional opinion becomes paramount in separating malpractice indicators from usual aging issues.

Understated yet crucial aspects like unexplained injuries; sudden onset depression; torn clothing or broken spectacles; fear of specific caregivers reveal telltale signs of amiss care rendering atmosphere within premise premises abusive. Signs further amplify if your loved ones demonstrate drastic behaviorial changes as reluctance towards communication arguing crying more frequently displaying agitated condition unexplained mood swings drastic weight loss without any known causal medical conditions raise red flags seeking immediate attention.

At Carlson Bier, we leverage our expertise to ensure justice for the victims of nursing home abuse. Our dedicated team works diligently to evaluate each case meticulously, gather pivotal evidence, and employ robust litigation strategies to win you the compensation you rightfully deserve. We guide our clients through every stage with compassion understanding perseverance all enshrined within law’s ambit help enforcing residents’ rights compensating inflicted damage further addressing malpractices deter such in future thereby creating safe welcoming environment loved ones.

People entrust their vulnerable family members to these facilities with a promise of care; they must be held accountable if this trust is violated. Let’s stand together against nursing home abuse.

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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 Albion

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering specialist legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Negligence

Providing experienced legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Slip Injuries

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents obtain fair settlement for damages and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Extending professional legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Building Accidents

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

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to representing clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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