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When faced with the distressing situation of nursing home abuse in Edwardsville, you deserve an advocate who understands Illinois law and exudes competence. Carlson Bier is such an ally. Our wealth of experience navigating sensitive cases makes us a prominent choice for tackling these delicate situations. With personalized strategies that lean heavily on detailed local knowledge, our dedicated team ensures your rights are protected while providing emotional support every step of the way. At Carlson Bier, our commitment to transparency and communication fosters trust with our clients as we identify ways to achieve justice for victims. Choose a legal partner that will not rest until appropriate action has been taken against elder maltreatment perpetrators; choose expertise steeped in compassion; choose justice seeking unyielding fighters – Decide on Carlton Bier when resolving Nursing Home Abuse challenges within Illinois’ jurisdiction.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Edwardsville Illinois

At the heart of Carlson Bier, a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury attorney group, is an unwavering dedication to fighting for the rights and protection of those most vulnerable. A significant portion of our practice revolves around advocating for elderly loved ones who may have fallen victim to nursing home abuse. This blight on human dignity is far from acceptable, and we are here to ensure that justice prevails.

Nursing home abuse can appear in several guises – physical harm, psychological torment, financial exploitation, gross neglect or even sexual violation. All these cases severely infringe upon the basic human rights enshrined in the law. What is imperative at this juncture is not only acknowledging such abuses but also understanding how they occur and taking decisive steps towards preventing them:

• In many cases, under-staffing issues lead to substandard care or neglect.

• Untrained staff tend to lack the patience required while handling seniors with special needs.

• Sometimes flat-out malicious intent might be at play where staff exploit patients simply because they can get away with it due to their frailty.

No elder should live in fear or degradation when what they deserve is respect and safe custodianship during their twilight years. An undeniable truth however remains – the insidious nature of nursing home abuse often goes unnoticed or unreported out of fear or incapacity on the part of its victims.

Every one has a role to play in spotting potential signs of nursing home cruelty; sudden changes in behavior or personality, inexplicable injuries or traumas suffered by residents, frequent infections and so on could all serve as red flags forewarning against such malefic acts. If you identify any signs indicative of nursing home abuse among your elderly loved ones under institutional care within Illinois state boundaries – do not delay in seeking legal advice.

Enter Carlson Bier – committed passionately toward vindicating those less able defend themselves against nursing home misconducts. Through aggressive yet empathetic litigation, we aim to not only secure rightful compensations for the victims and their families but also work on impacting policies to ensure such abuses cease. Our extensive experience in this legal domain combined with dogged determination provides us an edge that ultimately benefits our clients.

Several factors dictate the worth of your nursing home abuse case – the intensity of abuse suffered, its duration or its impact being a few pivotal ones. Each case is unique and comes with its own set of intricacies and challenges. It’s vital to note that laws around nursing home abuses are complex and constantly evolving – making it all the more crucial to have expert advocates who stay abreast with these changes at your side.

At Carlson Bier, we walk you through potential legal courses even as our experts gear up to represent you in court should need be. Committed fully towards securing justice for our clientele, we operate based on contingency fees which means, you pay us nothing unless we score a victory in your favor.

Your journey toward justice doesn’t have to be lonely. Carlson Bier champions the rights of those exploited under institutional care; If you suspect any form of malfeasance towards loved elders close to you do reach out without hesitation.

So why wait? Take action today before it’s too late! Click on the button below now and find out what rightfully belongs to your abused loved one. Every minute counts when rights get trampled upon! Don’t let time degrade the worth they fought an entire life realizing or extinguish hope from hearts still beating strong against adversities thrown their way.

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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 Edwardsville

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering expert legal advice for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

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

Fall & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain fair payout for harms and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Accident

Offering specialist legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Impairments

Focused on extending expert legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

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

Unjust Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure redress.

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