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About Carlson Bier Associates

Victims of nursing home abuse in Crest Hill can turn to the experienced law firm, Carlson Bier. Our proven reputation for championing rights extends beyond our core location. With years of experience dealing with cases linked to elder mistreatment and neglect, we stand as a beacon of justice within Illinois. Nobody should suffer undignified treatment or disregard; hence, at Carlson Bier we ensure that those responsible are held accountable. We comprise a dedicated team skilled in navigating complex legal proceedings while offering compassionate guidance every step of the way because your peace-of-mind matters to us too. Furthermore, our comprehensive understanding of state regulations propels us at the forefront when battling nursing home negligence claims effectively and accurately you need protection like no other from an attorney who stands unmatched—trust only Carlson Bier—you deserve nothing less than exemplary representation against injustices suffered by loved ones in care homes across Crest Hill.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Crest Hill Illinois

Carlson Bier is Illinois’s premier personal injury law firm specializing in Nursing Home Abuse cases. We understand the traumatic impact nursing home abuse can have, not only on the victim but also their loved ones. Our legal team is unwaveringly committed to securing justice for victims of this appalling crime.

Nursing home abuse takes many forms – physical, emotional, neglect and financial exploitation stand as glaring examples. Physical abuse may manifest through unexplained cuts, bruises or other injuries. Emotional maltreatment can be harder to detect; however, sudden changes in a resident’s behavior often signal such misconduct. Neglect refers to scenarios where caregivers fail to meet basic needs like proper meals and hygiene care. Beware of financial exploitation which involves the illicit handling of a resident’s finances.

Understanding relevant signs aids early detection thereby preventing further harm from ongoing abuse. Watch out for cues in:

• Physical health: Regularly observe for inexplicable injuries or worsening health conditions.

• Emotional state: Mood changes like withdrawing from usual activities might point towards psychological torment.

• Personal hygiene: Subpar grooming and cleanliness standards indicate possible neglect.

• Financial irregularities: Sudden account balance reduction or missing cash suggests potential economic exploitation.

Our approach at Carlson Bier puts an emphasis on compassionate service blended with unparalleled legal expertise catalyzing optimal outcomes for our clients. Our commitment drives us day after day to build robust cases backed by meticulous investigation and evidence-based arguments.

If you are embroiled in a Nursing Home Abuse crisis feeling helpless not knowing what step follows next, all hope isn’t lost–far from it! The Carlson Bier team stands ready to guide you along every step of your case assuring proactive communication at each juncture.

An essential part of any case preparation entails educating clients regarding existing Illinois laws pertinent to nursing home regulation and residents’ protection thus helping them appreciate their rights:

• Under the Illinois Department on Aging Act (320 ILCS 20/), older adults are protected against abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.

• The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS 45/) enshrines residents’ rights to dignity, respect and high-quality care.

• Illinois’s Elder Abuse and Neglect Act bolsters protections by permitting emergency protective orders for instances of severe abuse.

No doubt, legal proceedings often seem daunting. However, navigating these complex avenues don’t need to carry this daunting persona. Instead, they will feel more manageable with our accomplished legal experts at your side. It is our mission to ensure you are comfortable throughout the process while we tenaciously fight for fair compensation on your behalf.

Recognized in Illinois as personal injury law trailblazers, Carlson Bier continues to thrive amidst unceasing dedication toward securing favorable settlements for nursing home abuse victims. We relentlessly seek the maximum compensation possible through strategic negotiation or compelling court representation where warranted.

Many who have experienced nursing home abuse or faced it in their family often wonder about potential case worth. While such estimation factors vary from one litigation to another given each unique scenario’s specifics – know that Carlson Bier always strives to maximize remunerations seeking both actual damages and punitive penalties assuring justice served aligns with deserved compensation.

Want an estimate of what your case might be worth? Click the button below hosting an intuitive slider tool letting you gauge potential award ranges factoring contributions from medical costs, pain & suffering among others into its calculations. Let Carlson Bier assist you in understanding every facet of your situation because you deserve nothing but absolute truth wrapped within authentic justice!

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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 Crest Hill

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving professional legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal services for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

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

Stumble and Stumble Accidents

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents get appropriate recompense for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Mishap

Offering professional legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Committed to offering specialized legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Neural Impairment

Focused on representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure redress.

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