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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking justice for nursing abuse, choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. In such difficult times, Carlson Bier is a remarkable law firm in Illinois specializing in Personal Injury and Nursing Home Abuse cases. With a team of reputable attorneys proficient in handling these sensitive matters with utmost diligence and compassion, we are committed to giving voice to your grievances. We diligently work towards ensuring that those accountable for causing harm are brought to justice following Illinois’ robust nursing home laws. While we assist victims of nursing home abuse statewide including Clearing; our purpose remains unwavering: safeguarding victim rights while pursuing maximum compensation for physical or emotional damage endured. Trust us at Carlson Bier not just as lawyers but as passionate advocates determined on prevailing over injustices faced by elders who deserve nothing but respect and dignity always. Choose Carlson Bier; let’s pave the way together towards upholding elder rights.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Clearing Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of experienced personal injury lawyers offering expert legal services based in Illinois. Our primary area of focus is nursing home abuses – a pressing issue that is unfortunately prevalent today. We believe that knowledge empowers action and so we aim to provide value through comprehensive information about this sensitive area.

Nursing home abuse revolves around the malignant mistreatment of elderly individuals placed under residential care facilities. Such maltreatment could be physical, psychological, financial, or involve overt neglect. Elderly persons may bear abuse silently due to fear or inability to effectively communicate their ordeal – making it crucial for family members and caregivers to stay vigilant.

Here are some key signs indicating possible Nursing Home Abuse:

– Multiple unexplained injuries like bruises, cuts or burns.

– Drastic emotional changes demonstrated such as withdrawal from social activities or feelings of unease when around caretakers.

– Rapid weight loss suggesting malnourishment or dehydration.

– Frequent infections possibly resulting from poor hygiene conditions.

– Discrepancies in financial records hinting towards unauthorized use of seniors’ assets.

Illinois law gives victims the right to sue nursing homes for abuse. Grounds can vary: inherent negligence by administration leading to injury; violating residents’ rights directly outlined by federal/state laws; providing below-par medical services causing unnecessary suffering among others.

Carlson Bier attorneys dedicate extensive time and resources investigating each case meticulously before pursuing a lawsuit against responsible parties enabling us read between the complex lines of aged-care abuses and bring justice appropriately.

Facing the reality that your loved one may be enduring abuse within settings meant for their safety can be deeply distressing but taking legal steps promptly ensures an end to wrong-doings and adequate compensation for hardships endured. Legal complexities might seem intimidating but our seasoned team at Carlson Bier makes it simpler with years-long expertise handling numerous similar circumstances successfully.

Our procedural approach involves four primary stages:

• Case Review: Assessing the circumstances, understanding your situation and confirming if abuse indeed happened.

• Investigation: In-depth analysis extending beyond surface-level evidence to unravel full extent of the misconduct.

• Filing the Lawsuit: Preparing a compelling case inclusive of all documented facts against accused parties involved in elder mistreatment.

• Settlement or Trial: Driving negotiation processes to reach fair settlement terms; If amicable resolution fails, we confidently carry the fight into courtrooms ensuring rightful justice.

We strongly believe that knowledge is power. Hence, it is our continuous endeavor to educate people about nursing home laws applicable in Illinois and significance of recognizing elderly abuse early on – aiding prevention and appropriate redressal for victims!

If you suspect a loved one might be victimized, don’t hesitate further! Reaching out to attorneys experienced in handling such cases like those at Carlson Bier can make all difference toward ending elders’ silent suffering and promising them brighter dawns.

Now taking action is just a click away. Wondering how much you could possibly receive as compensation for endured trauma? Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier would be thorough in appraising value based on damage severity alongside considering potential punitive actions towards charged institutions.

Take advantage of our no-obligation consultation by clicking on this button below – We encourage you to uncover what your case could truly be worth because every life deserves respect, dignity, and care – something non-negotiable when dealing with sensitive lives under nursing homes. At Carlson Bier, we stand firmly by this belief pledging relentless pursuit toward justice and rightly deserved compensation claims for affected elderly lives under abusive care settings. We are here for YOU!

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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 Clearing

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving specialist legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering expert legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending expert legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

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

Fall & Slip Injuries

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents obtain fair settlement for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring expert legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Expert in extending specialized legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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