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If you suspect that a dear one in East Alton’s nursing homes is falling victim to abuse, time is of the essence and it’s crucial to enlist the right legal support. The tenacious team at Carlson Bier emerges as your most reliable ally in such situations. Our unrivaled experience in handling Nursing Home Abuse cases positions us uniquely to champion for victims’ rights effectively across Illinois. As specialized personal injury lawyers, we bring substantial local understanding and expertise into every case ensuring due justice is served swiftly. At Carlson Bier, each lawyer delves deep into available evidence of neglect or abuse lending a thorough approach unmatched by many statewide firms within this practice area. We fathom the subtle dynamics behind these claims ensuring an individualized approach that maximizes success rates while minimizing stress levels over legal proceedings for affected families! With our unflinching dedication towards seeking compensation and protecting vulnerable seniors against further harm, Carlson Bier empowers its clients beyond courtroom victories alone.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in East Alton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that trust is an essential element when it comes to choosing a personal injury attorney. Delivering expert legal services throughout Illinois, we specialize in various aspects of personal injury law with a particular emphasis on Nursing Home Abuse cases. When it comes to elderly care, several standards must be maintained by nursing homes as stipulated by the law. However, some nursing homes breach these standards leading to negligence or outright abuse.

The way our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier approach Nursing Home Abuse stems from years of dedication and commitment. We have established ourselves as industry leaders who work relentlessly to ensure victims receive their deserved compensation for loss or damages suffered in abusive nursing home situations. These flexible yet robust services extend across the realm of personal injury but are distinctly highlighted within this niche due to its sensitive nature and remarkable complexity.

Indeed, Nursing Home Abuse can manifest itself in different forms which can be categorized broadly into physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, neglect and medical errors:

– Physical Abuse: Refers to any deliberate action that causes harm like hitting, pushing or even improper use of restraints.

– Emotional Abuse: Focused on actions causing distress such as insults, threats, humiliation or psychological manipulation.

– Sexual Abuse: Exhibited through activities involving non-consensual sexual interaction.

– Financial Exploitation: Relates to unauthorized usage of an elder’s finances without consent usually undertaken with deceptive measures.

– Neglect: Involves failure in providing essential needs such as water/food or necessary hygiene requirements.

– Medical Errors: Includes incorrect medication dosage administration/incorrect prescriptions and failure in treating diagnosed health conditions effectively.

We pride ourselves on offering strategic advocacy by navigating these diverse types while ensuring justice served for our clients affected adversely due to negligent or exploitative caregiving practices. Our attorneys pair their wealth of knowledge with exceptional negotiation skills against insurance companies unwillingly ready for fair settlements marking us as trusted ‘partners-in-justice’ for individuals and families within Illinois.

Legal jargon can often be confusing. That’s why at Carlson Bier, we communicate in language our clients understand and appreciate the pressure points that may arise during an intricate legal process like a Nursing Home Abuse case. We don’t just provide legal representation; we also furnish support ranging from investigating the conditions of nursing homes involved to filing lawsuits against warranted parties while involving relevant authorities if necessary.

Our commitment extends beyond delivering justice through vigorous litigation. Our mission is to offer both preventive and restorative solutions by creating awareness regarding victims’ rights, educating about responsible and ethical caregiving practices as well as providing practical steps on how to identify signs of abuse or neglect making our service thoroughly comprehensive when addressing Nursing Home Abuse.

In conclusion, if you have been a victim of Nursing Home Abuse or have experienced such actions with a loved one, it’s time you leaned on expert help that takes your situation seriously. At Carlson Bier, no case is too complex for us; neither intimidation by insurance firms deters us. Start your journey towards reclaiming justice by clicking the button below this page to find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Rest assured that with us – justice isn’t just sought but casework meticulously done ensuring successful outcomes consistently become reality.

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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 East Alton

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending specialist legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing experienced legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal assistance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Focused on helping clients of car accidents receive reasonable recompense for wounds and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering adept legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to offering specialized legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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