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At Carlson Bier, we are unwavering champions for victims of nursing home abuse in Chester. We understand the pain and uncertainty that result from such horrific experiences, which is why our dedicated team goes above and beyond to represent your case with compassion and professionalism. In Illinois, nursing home maltreatment demands swift and severe actions. Armed with a stellar track record in personal injury law — especially involving elder care negligence – the attorneys at Carlson Bier possess the expertise necessary to fight for justice on your behalf. Additionally, as seasoned litigators familiar with local regulations, we stand out among law firms servicing Chester’s community even without maintaining a physical presence here; distance doesn’t reflect dedication. With our meticulous attention to detail coupled with relentless perseverance in pursuing these cases invariably leads us astride pursuit-helping boundaries; ensuring residents receive what they deserved – Justice! Trust Carlson Bier: where passion meets legal prowess when you need advocates against Nursing Home Abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Chester Illinois

At Carlson Bier law firm, we specialize in protecting the rights of Illinois residents who are victims of Nursing Home Abuse. We strive to bring justice and compassion to families with loved ones that have experienced any form of neglect or abuse within a nursing home environment. With our unique expertise in personal injury law, our team is committed to shedding light on this increasingly troubling issue while fighting tirelessly for restitution for those harmed.

Nursing Home Abuse encompasses a variety of cruel actions inflicted upon residents in a care facility such as unattended falls, malnutrition or dehydration, improper restraint use, wrong medication administration, pressure sores development, and even emotional or psychological manipulations. In Illinois alone, tens of thousands face various forms of ill-treatment every year – an alarming issue that surely needs aggressive legal intervention.

Our seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier go beyond the call by not only offering legal assistance but also equipped with empathy and understanding necessary during these challenging times. Our main priority is acting as advocates for your loved one’s safety and dignity while ensuring their rights are safeguarded throughout the process.

• One significant step toward addressing Nursing Home Abuse is recognizing crucial signs that indicate neglect or maltreatment within the facility’s care.

• Neglect signs may range from sudden weight loss due to poor nutrition management to unattended hygiene leading to severe infections.

• Unexplained injuries such as cuts or bruises can imply physical abuse whereas recurrent somber emotions might hint towards emotional distress.

Knowledge empowers us all toward making impactful change; thus knowing how each situation should be handled legally would bring immense relief when deciding on future steps necessitated by tragic realities faced by too many elders.

Illinois statutes grant victims’ family members lawful transformations enabling them vigorous financial resolutions via litigation against guilty parties. The liability lies undeniably in hands manipulated into cruelty – whether it’s individual personnel responsible directly causing harm or nursing homes showing gross negligence through lackadaisical hiring practices.

Each case, each client, and each family is unique – thus needing personalized attention that is a signature offering of Carlson Bier. We view your elder’s health and wellbeing alongside our non-compromisable commitment toward their protection as our paramount success parameters.

Now let us help you gain the justice your loved one deserves. At Carlson Bier, we take honor in being able to use the law to rectify wrongs and establish peace of mind for our clients. To find out how much your nursing home abuse case might be worth, kindly click on the button below to schedule a free consultation with us and allow us an opportunity to lead you towards justice with compassion.

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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 Chester

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying specialist legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Slip Occurrences

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for injuries and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering specialist legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Focused on providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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