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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the wellbeing or rights of a loved one are compromised within a nursing home, legal intervention quickly becomes an utmost need. In such instances, Carlson Bier stands unparalleled in providing unrivaled guidance and responsive representation. As Nursing Home Abuse attorneys, we serve individuals victimized by neglectful or abusive treatment across Illinois. Although centered in Illinois broadly rather than explicitly Clinton-based, our pivotal mission remains unfaltered: to ensure justice for elders enduring harmful living conditions in their sunset years.

Our services encompass investigating claims thoroughly with seasoned professionals to meticulously build robust cases that offer the best potential for litigation success — from verbal abuses unnoticed by many to glaring physical abuse cases requiring immediate action.

The prowess of Carlson Bier stems from decades-long expertise fighting tirelessly against healthcare organizations disregarding patients’ safety. We assert seniors’ right to dignified care while relentlessly demanding accountability from responsible parties. Partnering with us translates into championing your elderly relative’s rights while securing them bespoken protection under the law amid challenging times. Trust us as your informed choice when navigating these murky waters; experience why delivering justice is not just our profession but also our passion at Carlson Bier.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Clinton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of those most vulnerable, nurturing them with our expertise in personal injury law. Nothing better exemplifies this commitment than our dedicated approach towards cases involving Nursing Home Abuse – a deeply concerning issue that demands immediate attention. As a distinguished law firm based in Illinois, we understand the plight of nursing home residents who face harmful or negligent conditions. Ensuring their safety while holding those responsible for such disregard accountable is our primary goal.

Nursing Home Abuse takes various forms and appears when caregivers or nursing home facilities fail in their duty to provide adequate care to residents. It falls into four major categories: physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect.

– Physical Abuse encompasses knowingly causing harm through direct contact including hitting, slapping, pushing on top of inappropriate use of restraints.

– Psychological or Emotional Abuse refers to behaviors that cause mental distress such as humiliation, threats, isolation.

– Financial Exploitation involves taking advantage of elderly individuals’ finances by fraudulent activities like unauthorized transactions thefts.

– Finally Neglect which might be inadvertent through understaffing or intentional failure to provide needed care leading serious health concerns issues discomfort among elders.

While these abuses pose severe threats to your loved ones’ wellbeing., complex regulations surrounding nursing homes make addressing them more surprisingly challenging. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in.

We have an expert team specialized dealing with these legal complexities advocate for you your family members fighting tirelessly against Nursing Home Abuse. We strive significantly improve living situations elderly people conducting meticulous investigations proving negligence liability hold abusive parties account address damages stemming from sustained abuse thereby restoring dignity respect they rightfully deserve

Our highly trained attorneys at Carlson Bier leave no stone unturned during investigation ensuring it includes reviewing medical records speaking staff members residents witnesses carrying thorough evaluations facility practices procedures extending support during tedious claim process making sure every detail addressed so get justice deserved

And while it’s true that money can’t rectify the inherent emotional physical stress experienced due such abuses, a successful personal injury claim against these negligent or abusive facilities individuals provide some measure solace. It effectively addresses hospital expenses, future medical costs, mental anguish , and other direct/indirect damages associated with the trauma.

Navigating this process needs not just legal expertise but more importantly compassion understanding bystander shouldn’t face burden alone understand human element involved we’re here you every step way unmatched dedication unwavering determination

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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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Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending specialist legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering expert legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Specialist in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents get just payout for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Incident

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to extending dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Specializing in assisting patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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