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Protecting the rights and dignity of elderly residents in nursing homes is a core mission at Carlson Bier. Being leaders in Nursing Home Abuse law, we advocate fiercely for seniors who suffer from negligence or abuse while under professional care. Cases of ill-treatment can include physical harm, psychological trauma, exploitation, neglect – which are all serious offenses that must be dealt with promptly. Our commitment to seek justice on behalf of victims has granted us solid experience and allowed us to build an intricate understanding of Illinois’ legislation pertaining to these matters – making Carlson Bier your best choice when facing such grievances in Liberty. We uphold a strong reputation for thorough investigation into suspected abuses coupled with decisive legal action against culpable parties. Trustworthy and dedicated, we provide timely advice based on well-grounded research tailored individually to every case presented by our clients from Liberty seeking restitution through legal means following instances of Nursing Home Abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Liberty Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. We handle personal injury law with diligence and dedication because we know that the damages caused by such incidents can affect an individual for their entire life. One area where we extend our proficient and effective services is nursing home abuse cases.

Nursing home abuse poses a severe threat to the well-being, dignity, and lives of elderly individuals throughout the nation. It unfairly deprives these valued members of society of the respect and care they deserve. This deplorable act manifests in multiple forms including physical harm, psychological trauma, financial exploitation or healthcare fraud.

In terms of physical abuse, it often goes unnoticed due to victims’ inability or fear to voice out about their distressing experiences. Many times, signs such as repeated falls, unexplained injuries, malnourishment or dehydration could suggest ongoing physical mistreatment behind closed doors.

Similarly alarming is emotional abuse wherein actions such as humiliation, intimidation or isolation slowly diminish an elder’s mental health and self-esteem. Often concealed under caregiving stress or frustration of staff members at nursing homes; this form may reflect through mood swings expressed by the abused elders involving signs like unexplained withdrawal from normal activities and inexplicable changes in alertness.

In some instances financial exploitations come forth which involves illegal handling of resources owned by seniors entrusted into caregiver’s control; leading to stealing money/valuable possessions or trapping them into signing undesired estate documents.

Another form prevalent among larger establishments revolves around Medicare/Medicaid scams causing significant losses not only to senior patients but also U.S.’s public health funding system itself.

Foremost in combating this persistent issue is identifying potential signs:

• Unusual wounds/injuries

• Changes in behavior/mood

• Sudden loss of weight

• Distress when left alone with specific caretaker

• Sudden shifts in finances

As Carlson Bier Attorneys Group dealing with such concerning cases of nursing home abuse, we work diligently to institute justice for the patients and their families. Our team conducts an in-depth examination into evidences and circumstances. Our Illinois personal injury lawyers specialize in securing maximum compensation for our clients; ensuring that guilty parties receive rightful penalties.

As a final note, remember it’s not just about pursuing legal action against perpetrators but also bringing change to abusive environments inside numerous care homes. It is critical that these facilities offer safe haven for elderly individuals who played pivotal roles in shaping our communities.

Remember: You are not alone. Nursing Home Abuse can be stopped and you have the power – right at your fingertips – to do so. If you suspect someone or if you yourself are suffering from such abuse, turn to Carlson Bier for professional assistance.

Click on the button below to find out exactly how much your case is worth. Together, let us bring those responsible for nursing home abuse into accountability and put a stop to this unacceptable act once and for all.

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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 Liberty

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing adept legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Providing dedicated legal assistance for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain fair recompense for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Accident

Delivering expert legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on offering specialized legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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