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When the safety and dignity of your loved ones in a nursing home come under threat, Carlson Bier Advocates stand firmly on your side. Specializing in handling nursing home abuse cases, our skilled attorneys diligently fight to protect the rights of vulnerable adults in Farmington. With established proficiency and uncompromised ethics, we strive for maximum compensation that truly reflects the gravity of harm endured by victims of such maltreatment. We confront neglect or cruelty where others do not dare—raising voice against physical injuries, emotional traumas or exploitation brought upon older citizens entitled to care and respect in their twilight years. As advocates who value human life and dignity above all else; with Carlson Bier you are choosing more than just representation—you’re choosing relentless dedication from an experienced team noted for their tenacity around Illinois. Proven abilities coupled with heartfelt diligence make us uniquely qualified to shoulder your cause; because at Carlson Bier, we believe that every elder deserves a safe haven—notably those residing within Farmington’s nursing homes.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Farmington Illinois

Navigating the complex field of personal injury law becomes less daunting with Carlson Bier, an established Illinois-based personal injury attorney group that zealously advocates for nursing home abuse victims and their families. Our team at Carlson Bier possesses a deep understanding of the intricate processes involved in such claims, using decades of collective experience to secure justice and proper compensation for our clients.

To protect your loved ones from potential nursing home abuses, it is critical to recognize some common forms this misconduct can take:

– Physical abuse: This includes striking or physically harming a resident out of anger or frustration.

– Emotional distress: Actions such as belittling, bullying, isolating or ignoring residents fall under emotional abuse.

– Sexual Abuse: Any non-consensual sexual contact constitutes severe abuse.

– Neglect: Staff must provide reasonable care to safeguard residents’ health – any failure exemplifies neglect.

When suspecting these actions are occurring, observing some key signs can help identify if there is a problem:

– Sudden changes in behavior

– Unexplained injuries

– Poor hygiene

– Unsanitary living conditions

– Loss of weight

Illinois law affords stringent protections against elder abuse flowing from the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act. It proposes strict liability on nursing homes for employees’ conduct and allows victims to sue for damages. Mindful of this legislation’s intricacies and fueled by dedication to securing justice for every client, our attorneys at Carlson Bier will skillfully navigate its nuanced terrain on your behalf.

The preparation phase sets the course for any legal case—it’s where we lay strategy groundwork pivotal for successful case handling. At Carlson Bier, we place special importance on this preparatory stage. Rigorous scrutiny neighborhoods witness accounts and medical records ensues while formulating tailored tactics that resonate with each unique situation faced by our clients.

Our lawyers have vast litigation experience enabling them to comfortably handle trial complexities should settlements prove elusive. Furthermore we are not strangers to multi-million dollar verdicts – a testament to our tenacious resolve in fighting for what our clients rightly deserve.

If you’re dealing with personal injury and elder abuse cases, know that gaining desirable outcomes doesn’t boil down to chance—it requires professional expertise blended harmoniously into strategic thinking. This is what Carlson Bier brings to the table.

Although an Illinois-registered group, we welcome clients statewide without extending specific geographical restriction. Regardless of where you may be located within the state boundaries, our dedicated attorneys are ready and willing to listen to your story, represent your interests fiercely, and strive diligently toward achieving justice for your loved ones.

Remember; situations involving nursing home abuse require prompt action. Reacting swiftly can protect both current residents suffering from abusive treatments and future potential victims who could otherwise become their prey. When such unfortunate circumstances arise, place trust in Carlson Bier — a seasoned hand expertly dealing with these claims in Illinois—with exacting professionalism and relentless dedication.

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Credibility, respectability, empathy along with unrelenting pursuit of justice—if these values echo yours while handling personal injury/elder abuse cases—rest assured: you’ve landed at the right place—the perfect legal partner awaits here—at Carlson Bier.

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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 Farmington

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Giving skilled legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending experienced legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

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

Slip and Slip Mishaps

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable remuneration for damages and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering professional legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to delivering expert legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to supporting patients with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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