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At Carlson Bier, we’ve built our reputation on advocating for justice and ensuring the welfare of vulnerable demographics. When it comes to elderly/disabled residents in nursing homes, who are unfortunately susceptible to abuse and neglect, you can trust our expertise in nipping this menace at its root. Featuring a profound team of lawyers specializing exclusively in Nursing Home Abuse cases here in Illinois – particularly Ashley’s community – we handle each case meticulously with compassion and aggressiveness it warrants. We swiftly walk alongside victims bringing culprits to book while seeking maximum compensation for inflicted damages both emotionally & physically exerted on these innocent lives.We understand the signs of various forms of abuse like malnutrition/dehydration, unattended sores/burns etc., providing guidance through difficult situations to bring peace back into affected families’ lives. With Carlson Bier’s innovative strategies that have stood test-of-time across many triumphant lawsuits under similar circumstances,it is unmistakably clear why one should place their faith in us as your prime choice for safeguarding your loved ones from Nursing Home Abuse horrors.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Ashley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we vehemently champion the rights and dignity of those vulnerable individuals subjected to Nursing Home Abuse. As a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury attorney group, our core commitment involves ensuring victims of such unjust acts receive deserved representation as well as legal recourse. Our skilled team deeply understands the severity surrounding this issue.

Nursing home abuse manifests itself in various forms: physical harm, emotional abuse, disrespectful or dismissive treatment, financial exploitation or outright neglect. Sadly, these instances are not isolated issues; they have entrenched themselves within numerous nursing homes across all corners of Illinois —a distressing reality that we at Carlson Bier assiduously aim to combat and ultimately halt altogether.

When faced with situations involving such cruel misconducts, it’s critical for everybody – especially family members – to be aware of a few key factors:

• Recognize signs/triggers: Inflicted residents may exhibit both visible injuries or scratches as well as less clear signs like anxiety, depression or secretive behavior.

• Do not delay taking action: If there is just cause for suspicion, do not hesitate to report the incident promptly—this can mean between an effective investigation and missed evidence.

Being informed about one’s available legal options is paramount in these situations:

• Contact authorities immediately: State department health services typically handles allegations of nursing home abuses.

• Seek legal counsel right away: A proficient lawyer would advise on how best to handle your unique situation.

At Carlson Bier, we provide astute assistance navigating families through this emotionally charged terrain to secure justice while demystifying complex laws surrounding Nursing Home Abuse cases. Through compassionate understanding married with unyielding resolve – our attorneys ensure none feels overwhelmed by opaque legal jargons or procedures which might otherwise take focus off nurturing their abused loved ones back towards health.

The severe injuries and psychological trauma resultant from Nursing Home Abuse demand careful handling if substantial compensation claims are to be made successfully against responsible parties. Our attorneys work meticulously to unearth all necessary evidence, employing rigorous standards in order to build powerful cases and create compelling arguments. The goal? To secure maximum possible compensation for your family.

Choose Carlson Bier where justice is not merely an empty promise. With us on your side, rest assured knowing our expertise cuts across a full spectrum of nursing home abuses ranging from negligent care, falls and fractures, bed sores development, wrongful death claims management and much more.

In every case we take on, our dedicated legal professionals remain committed until the very end; resolving each detail till you get closure -and importantly- just recompense for enduring such gross misbehavior. It’s time to take a stand against Nursing Home Abuse under the relentless pursuit of your rights as guided by esteemed attorneys at Carlson Bier: Where justice prevails!

Questions or concerns about identifying Nursing Home Abuse signs or how best to deal with them still floating around? We know tackling Nursing Home Abuse — its complexities can be overwhelming — not only emotionally but legally too. Allow us assist you navigating through stormy waters back to calm shores ahead.

We’d like to invite you now pursuing the matter especially if you believe your elderly loved one has been mortal victim of Nursing Home Abuse. Don’t stay silent; click the button below and let us help determine what exactly your case might be worth – because nothing matters more than providing love, respect and dignity back into our cherished seniors’ lives where they deserve most!

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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 Ashley

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing professional legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing specialist legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to helping clients of car accidents get just settlement for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Delivering specialist legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on advocating for persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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