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At the heart of Carlson Bier, a seasoned personal injury law firm in Illinois, is the crucial mission to protect and fight for victims of nursing home abuse. Our expert attorneys understand that elder abuse in such settings is an infringement on fundamental human rights; hence we dedicate our skills and experience towards ensuring justice. Entrusting your loved ones to us means benefitting from decades of successful litigations both within Englewood and beyond borders. Our understanding of Illinois laws governing senior care facilities is flanked by profound empathy towards the affected families whose trust has been breached by caregivers. With relentless advocacy for those who have faced neglect, physical harm or psychological trauma within long-term living facilities, Carlson Bier spares no effort when investigating incidents thoroughly with commitment and discretion at its core. While the thought of seeking legal redress can seem daunting amidst emotional turmoil, engaging a proven institution like Carlson Bier brings reassurance through perceptive guidance designed to uphold dignity while pursuing accountability for harm inflicted upon vulnerable seniors.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Englewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a group of dedicated personal injury lawyers committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of our clients. One area of particular interest and importance to us is cases involving nursing home abuse, an unfortunately prevalent issue affecting one of our most vulnerable populations.

Nursing home abuse can manifest in various forms, ranging from physical harm and neglect to psychological torment or financial exploitation. Our team at Carlson Bier understands the complexities involved in these types of cases that can be daunting to undertake without expert legal support.

Key indicators of potential nursing home abuse may include:

• Unexplained physical injuries such as bruises or fractures

• Signs of malnutrition or dehydration

• Behavioral changes in your loved one like withdrawal or sudden fearfulness

• Poor living conditions within the facility

Early detection is paramount; however, it’s also crucial to know that any form of abuse – occurring now or in the past – could qualify for a lawsuit. At Carlson Bier, we believe no level of mistreatment should go unnoticed nor unpunished.

In Illinois, holding abusers accountable involves navigating through layers of state regulations designed to protect nursing home residents’ rights. The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act stipulates several resident protections including freedom from not just corporal punishment but also abuse, neglect and exploitation. Records integrity is another emphasized area where interference with their creation or preservation is prohibited by law – opaqueness often indicating possible incidences cover-up attempts.

It’s important to note that while perpetrators within the facility are legally responsible for their cruel actions under these laws, upper management may also share responsibility if found guilty of negligence – referring primarily to instances where issues have been raised but no action has been taken thereof.

Choosing an experienced attorney during this difficult time makes all the difference when aiming for swift resolution and justice dispensation besides lessening associated stress levels on your part. Here’s what sets Carlson Bier apart:

• Comprehensive case evaluation – We review every detail of your case, assessing both immediate and long-term damages to calculate fair compensation.

• Proven negotiation skills – Our lawyers possess the necessary knowledge and experience to effectively argue against insurance companies who will generally attempt settlement downscaling.

• Expert representation in court – If a settlement cannot be reach outside court, our seasoned litigators guarantee fearless representation.

Beyond fighting for compensation and justice, our goal at Carlson Bier is offering emotional support throughout this challenging season while also educating families about their rights under Illinois law. Hence, clients opting for us not only gain sturdy advocates but compassionate allies as well, ever-willing to fight tooth and nail until victims are accorded rightful recognition.

While this general information regarding nursing home abuse in Illinois doesn’t capture all there is concerning such issues, it provides valuable starting point insights that we hope provoke deeper interest into safeguarding yourself or loved ones against potential victimhood. Safety aside, justice should always prevail where victimization instances have already occurred; after all everyone deserves respectful treatment especially when entrusted into caregiving facilities.

With this understanding then, consider taking the first step towards rectifying the wrongs suffered by yourselves or those close to you. Click on the button below to receive a free case assessment from our team at Carlson Bier. This offers an accurate approximation of what your legal claims could potentially carry weight-wise while providing an expert perspective regarding strategized pursuit paths thereof hence increased chances of judicial win successes. After all – isn’t that what you’re seeking?

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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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Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

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Hospital Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, providing expert legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

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

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Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents receive reasonable payout for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Offering adept legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to ensuring professional legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

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Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

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Expert in advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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