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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing Nursing Home Abuse in Forrest can be a heart-wrenching ordeal, and when legal assistance is inevitable, Carlson Bier stands tall as the best advocacy choice. This Illinois-based personal injury law firm comprises highly experienced attorneys who are well-versed in elder law complexities and regulations governing nursing home misconduct. In an era where senior care violations are on the rise exponentially, we understand that families need solid guidance to protect their loved ones’ rights. Armed with diligence and determination, Carlson Bier ensures absolute transparency throughout the litigation process while battling for your justice relentlessly.

Entrusting us means delving into strategic expertise honed by years of experience handling similar cases successfully. We differentiate ourselves through unflinching commitment towards each case’s unique intricacies and revolve around empathetic client service; keeping you informed all along about your options helps achieve a favorable outcome without any delays or stonewalls.

Our determined pursuit for accountability underscores our belief: No act of Nursing Home Abuse should go unsanctioned or uncompensated. Choose Carlson Bier – Your vindicator against Nursing Home negligence across Illinois.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Forrest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are personal injury attorneys with a distinct focus on Nursing Home Abuse cases in the state of Illinois. Our vast experience and dedication enable us to protect and advocate for the rights of our clients with precision and passion. We understand that entrusting your loved ones to a nursing home is a major decision taken with immense trust and expectations of quality care; thus, any form of abuse or neglect strikes deep into the hearts of family members whose only desire was the well-being of their dear ones.

Nursing Home Abuse not only constitutes physical and emotional harm but also violates basic human rights. It often goes undetected due to patients’ inability to communicate effectively. When you choose us as your legal representatives, our primary objective is making sure justice is served by holding accountable those responsible for causing harm.

Key signs of Nursing Home Abuse to keep an eye out for include unexplained injuries, sudden changes in behavior or personality, poor hygiene, weight loss, bedsores, among others. Staying vigilant can significantly help elevate your beloved’s safety level within these facilities.

There are specific laws in Illinois relating expressly to Nursing Home Abuse:

•The Rehabilitation Center Resident’s Rights Act gives patients particular healthcare rights.

•The skilled nursing facility has obligations under The Comprehensive Care Plan (“Care Plan”) regulations.

•Illinois Department law ensures appropriate staffing levels at all times.

As knowledgeable Personal Injury Lawyers experienced in interpreting these laws, we provide an analysis from various angles giving you the best possible legal services tailored specifically for your case.

Now let’s talk about how extensive our role becomes once involved in such cases:

Firstly, if there’s even a suspicion that abuse might be occurring – don’t hesitate! Reach out immediately; Connect with us – we’ll help guide you through what steps need taking next without delay: preserving evidence or contacting authorities if necessary.

Secondly, filing lawsuits against perpetrators involves gathering substantial evidence like medical records, eyewitness reports, photographic materials and others. We meticulously collect these elements to present a compelling account of the incident before the court.

Lastly, it is our responsibility as professionals fighting for justice on your behalf to conduct negotiations with insurance companies in order to secure a fair settlement compensating for the painful experiences your family has been subjected to.

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that no one should bear undue suffering, especially not at the hands of those trusted with their care. And when such an unfortunate situation arises – you are not alone! There’s nothing more important than standing up against these injustices.

With competent legal representation by your side, we can ensure that not only will those responsible be held accountable but also take appropriate steps towards prevention from occurring in the future. By availing our services provided at Illinois’s top-rated personal injury law firm, rest assured knowing you have chosen righteously; allowing us to navigate through this complex process eases off considerable burden lightening your load during already strained times.

Click on the button below now to understand more about how much compensation might be possible depending on severity and nature regarding specific cases of Nursing Home Abuse. This could mean beginning process standing up fiercely against gross mistreatments inflicted upon people who deserve so much better from society – Let us stand alongside holding them accountable ensuring they receive every bit deserved justice!

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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 Forrest

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying professional legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Extending specialist legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

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

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for harms and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Collision

Ensuring experienced legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Building Collisions

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Injuries

Expert in providing expert legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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