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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the exemplary legal support of Carlson Bier, your staunch advocate against nursing home abuse in Illinois. Our dedication to ensuring justice for the elderly who fell victim to this unacceptable conduct is unparalleled. We’ve earned our reputation through compassionately serving hundreds of families and their loved ones directly affected by these despicable acts. By partnering with us at Carlson Bier, you are placing your trust in a well-established law firm committed to making eyes see beyond every shadow of injustice that obscures truth and humanity. Nursing Home Abuse encompasses various forms: physical harm, verbal mistreatment or even neglection; it’s crucial to entrust a group that understands its intricacies holistically and will not rest until justice is served. Why? Because we believe no one deserves such mistreatment—especially those depending on others’ care during delicate stages of life! So when requiring top-notch representation against nursing home abuse cases within Illinois, let Carlson Bier be your choice defense rooted firmly upon commitment to victims’ rights–a tireless pursuit towards restoring peace and dignity for all concerned parties.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Bloomington Illinois

At the esteemed Carlson Bier law firm, we specialize in advocating for individuals who have suffered personal injury – particularly those instances traced back to nursing home abuse. Understanding the gravity and delicacy of such cases is paramount and we firmly believe that education about this issue can be an untold catalyst for prevention and justice. As exceptionally experienced Personal Injury attorneys operating in Illinois, our commitment drives us to provide detailed insights into nursing home abuse.

Nursing home abuse isn’t limited solely to physical harm inflicted upon a resident; it’s an umbrella term encompassing various types of ill-treatment including emotional abuse, financial exploitation, sexual assault, neglect, and abandonment. Apprehending these nuances can facilitate quicker identification of possible maltreatment for concerned loved ones and spur prompter action.

Behind every successful resolution lies the understanding of specific signs associated with each type of abuse. Observable symptoms like unexplained bruises or wounds, frequent infections or hospitalization are blatant red flags indicative of potential physical mistreatment. Emotional punishment might underlie sudden behavior changes in your loved one; persistent fear or distress and dependency on aides punctuate this form. Neglected elders might suffer from poor hygiene or inadequate medical attention. Dramatic financial changes could hint at financial exploitation while unattended residents serve as clear markers for abandonment.

In addressing nursing home abuse legally, Illinois law offers robust provisions through its Nursing Home Care Act which awards several rights to residents – among them freedom from abuses (inclusive but not confined to corporal punishment), the right to manage their finances independently sans undue influence or coercion and unrestricted access to advice from a legal counsel regarding any procedural violation.

Your prompt intervention is vital when suspecting a case of elder abuse at a nursing facility — quick reporting paves way for comprehensive inspection by relevant authorities thereby preventing further harm. You could choose to report directly to local law enforcement agencies; alternatively approaching protection services geared towards adults may ensure a meticulous investigation followed by necessary legal recourse if suspicions are validated.

In such unfortunate circumstances, you deserve a legal partner who remains unwaveringly by your side. Here at Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on bringing humane legal expertise to fight against nursing home abuse with utmost dedication and empathy. Our thorough understanding of Illinois law allows us to effectively represent our clients while maximizing the possibility of their rightful compensation.

It is important to understand that every situation is unique and hence will require an evaluation that considers all angles of the case- from documented injuries or harm sustained due to alleged violations to emotional distress caused during this time. As personal injury lawyers, we meticulously dissect each detail aiming for maximum permissible restitution under Illinois jurisdiction.

Rest assured, standing up against any form of elder abuse isn’t simply about attaining justice; it forms part of a broader fight to build safer, more respectful surroundings for our seniors. We consider it a privilege if our professional assistance can aid you in navigating these difficult times with confidence and resolution.

The Carlson Bier team perceives each case in its entirety believing that only comprehensive solutions bring true relief as they cater not just to raw financial damages but also carefully considering long-term care costs along with fiscal impacts due trauma-inflicted setbacks like psychological counseling requirements etc.

Our experience as personal injury attorneys reflects in our compassionate approach towards preserving the dignity and quality of life for your loved ones while staunchly ensuring offending parties are held accountable duly. Trust us when we say – Your Fight is Our Fight!

We welcome you cordially now to initiate an utterly free consultation process dedicated solely towards understanding the nuances specific to your circumstance without imposing any obligation upon you whatsoever – click below confirming your interest thus kick-starting an invaluable journey towards discovering what worth lies inherent in your unique case, anchored into authenticity away from any illusory assurances one often encounters elsewhere.

At Carlson Bier, sincerity meets legality protecting rights whilst nurturing relationships – You don’t just hire a lawyer; you find a friend.

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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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Bike Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving professional legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering professional legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Stumble Injuries

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for wounds and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Incident

Extending experienced legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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