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In the challenging landscape of Nursing Home Abuse cases, a robust advocate’s presence is crucial to successfully navigate through. With Carlson Bier, you gain partners committed to safeguarding your loved ones’ rights. Armed with extensive experience in the field, this Illinois-based attorney group stands as an unyielding sentinel against nursing home abuse occurrences. In Findlay and beyond, they have resolved numerous such distressful incidents while ensuring dignity and justice for affected seniors. Their detailed knowledge empowers them to adeptly address complexities like neglect-induced injuries or emotional trauma stemming from maltreatment; incidents that unfortunately continue plaguing our society today. They expertly piece together evidence surrounding any alleged abuses while skillfully battling out tenacious litigation environments – attributes that make them a force majeure within their realm of expertise. At Carlson Bier, restoring peace into lives derailed by nursing home misuse instances isn’t just their profession; it’s more than just another case won – it’s their purpose personified which proves why they are considered among the best picks when seeking for experienced Nursing Home Abuse attorneys.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Findlay Illinois

Carlson Bier, a prominent personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, brings to the forefront an issue of considerable concern: Nursing Home Abuse. As advocates for seniors and their families, we are committed to ensuring that our elderly loved ones live out their remaining years with dignity and respect, free from mistreatment or neglect.

Nursing home abuse constitutes any action that cause harm or risk of harm to a nursing home resident. This includes physical abuse such as striking or pushing, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse like shouting at, belittling or consistently ignoring a resident; financial exploitation like stealing money or possessions and even healthcare frauds such as billing for healthcare services but not providing them.

Our priority at Carlson Bier is to provide thorough educational content about this matter which regrettably has become all too common in our society. To help you understand the full scope of what nursing home abuse entails;

• Physical Abuse: Use of force leading towards unnecessary pain or injury.

• Sexual Abuse: Non-consensual sexual contact of any kind.

• Emotional and Psychological Abuse: Inflicting mental pain, anguish or distress.

• Financial Exploitation: Misuse of an older person’s funds, property or assets.

• Neglect: The failure by those responsible to provide basic life necessities.

Understanding these categories supports victims avoid restrictive definitions that might exclude them from receiving deserved justice.

Abuse in nursing homes often goes unreported primarily because residents fear retaliation from care providers if complaints are made – they are left helpless due to lack of family contact or insufficient monitoring measures put in place. Therefore it is vital that family members stay vigilant on signs of elder abuse such as unexplained injuries including bruises and fractures; drastic changes in behaviour indicating emotional abuse; sudden weight loss suggesting neglect among others.

In order for rights not be violated it is recommended actions be taken swiftly when incidents occur. This can include reporting immediately; assuring safety measure for victim; gathering as much information as possible including documents, photographs and witness statements; and importantly seeking professional legal advice which will guide you through the complexities of this convoluted process.

As Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to uphold rights of nursing home residents. Our attorneys stand ready to tirelessly pursue justice on behalf of those who have suffered these unconscionable acts – providing compassionate representation while fighting aggressively for our clients’ rights in settlement negotiations and jury trials.

While it’s devastating when a loved one falls victim to such atrocities whilst under care they trust, it is important to remember that options exist. Laws like the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act provides victims avenues towards justice by stipulating older adults living in nursing homes have the right to be free from abuse and neglect.

Knowing how much your case is worth isn’t always straightforward with so many laws and regulations coming into play. Hence having proficient personal injury lawyer represent you ensures maximum compensation is achieved. Why not take the first step now? Don’t allow your loved ones’ sufferings go unheeded.

You can count on us: our years of dedication championing seniors’ rights means we’ve fully comprehended complexities associated with such cases ensuring optimal outcome possible. So if you’ve discovered or suspect someone dear to you has been harmed within a nursing-care setting – don’t delay taking action.

To find out how much your case may be worth today, simply click the button below for an immediate consultation with one of our dedicated personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier. We are here to make sure every act of abuse gets its day in court.

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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 Findlay

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending skilled legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Providing expert legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

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

Fall and Stumble Injuries

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting individuals of car accidents secure fair recompense for damages and losses.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Extending professional legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to providing professional legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to representing clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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