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About Carlson Bier Associates

When addressing a dire situation of nursing home abuse, trust and experience stand paramount. At Carlson Bier, we deliver both. As passionate defenders of the elderly community in Andover, justice is our primary mission. Our seasoned attorneys are well versed in the intricacies involving elder law violations such as nursing home neglect and abuse cases; they effortlessly navigate complicated legal processes ensuring that you receive the respectful representation that elder loved ones rightly deserve.

Our extensive background traces multiple successful outcomes for victims residing across Illinois—evidence of our exceptional proficiency within this specialty field. We not only familiarize ourselves with every detail surrounding your case but also aim to offer unparalleled comfort through trying times while relentlessly pursuing your lawful compensation.

In entrusting us at Carlson Bier with your claim, you align yourself exposed networks coupled with robust strategies designed specifically for tackling these forms of transgressions—not just locally within Illinois but nationwide too.

We believe it’s crucial to maintain an active presence in communities like Andover because injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere—a belief solidified by each victory won on behalf of our dear clients suffering from abusive situations within nursing homes.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Andover Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just a law firm; we are staunch advocates for vulnerable individuals who might not otherwise have the means and ability to speak up against wrongdoings. One of our specializations is representing victims of Nursing Home Abuse – an unfortunate reality that plagues many establishments across Illinois.

Despite stringent laws and regulations governing nursing homes, abuse continues to happen far too frequently. It’s important to know what constitutes nursing home abuse so you can protect your loved ones adequately:

• Emotional Abuse: This includes threats, humiliation, isolation or any form of treatment which could cause emotional distress.

• Physical Abuse: Any sort of physical harm inflicted on a resident, intentional or unintentional falls under this category.

• Sexual Abuse: Uninvited or nonconsensual sexual attention or activity is horrendously wrong and deeply traumatizing.

By shedding light on these harsh realities at healthcare facilities, in addition to other forms like financial exploitation and neglect, we aim to establish a concrete understanding among clients so they can better arm themselves against potential maltreatment.

Being vigilant about the signs of nursing home abuse can expedite intervention and justice. Frequent unexplained injuries, abrupt changes in behavior, missing belongings or sudden weight loss present alarming signals that should not be overlooked.

Seeking assistance from legal professionals who are equipped with the knowledge about state-specific legislatures can further nurture your stand against such issues. Under Illinois’ Nursing Home Care Act, seniors residing in full-time nursing care facilities are entitled to private accommodations unless medically contraindicated along with comprehensive medical plans developed collaboratively by doctors and family members according to resident needs.

To aid you in seeking compensation effectively whilst ensuring minimal stress for you during challenging times—hefty medical bills for hospital stays/surgeries/rehabilitation therapies tied with emotional distress completely undermine peace—Carlson Bier steps in offering incomparable experience dealing with personal injury cases aiming optimized settlement options catering rightful reimbursement that compensate you wholly.

Among various law firms in Illinois, Carlson Bier stands out for our comprehensive commitment to our clients. We offer services on a contingency basis meaning if we don’t win your case then you won’t have to pay any attorney fees—the financial burden of the lawsuit should not be an obstacle for you seeking justice.

We understand that negotiating with insurance companies can be extremely tricky but having handled hundreds of cases like these, our experience will help us get through various tactics employed by insurers and receive fair compensation. Furthermore, navigating regulatory red tape helms stress considerably therefore having legal experts manage documentation forms a crucial aspect so you can focus more on recovery aspects rather than process intricacies.

At Carlson Bier, we are more than your lawyers; consider us as allies fighting shoulder-to-shoulder ensuring justice is served ethically and promptly during troublesome situations. It takes just one click below to begin protecting your or loved ones’ elderly rights while averting distressing effects of nursing home abuse as well as bringing about changes towards this dreadful entity tarnishing dignity and serenity of silver years.

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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 Andover

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying adept legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering experienced legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents obtain just settlement for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Extending professional legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to extending specialized legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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