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Keeping your elderly loved ones safe is a priority, and Carlson Bier understands that. Specializing in nursing home abuse cases, our seasoned attorneys relentlessly fight for the rights of the most vulnerable among us throughout Illinois. Instances of elder neglect or misconduct might go unnoticed until severe harm occurs; thus, diligent vigilance by family members in Franklin Grove plays an essential role. Whichever form the misuse takes – be it physical, emotional or financial exploitation – Carlson Bier stands ready to intervene righteously on behalf of your loved one’s well-being.

Deeply-rooted expertise allows us to rigorously collect evidence and determine liability with meticulous accuracy. The collective strength and skill of our legal team mean we can confront powerful establishments fearlessly ensuring justice for those life-changing encounters.

Choosing Carlson Bier instilled us with multidisciplinary knowledge and sensitivity towards nursing home abuse victims equips you comprehensively against wrongdoers perpetuating silent suffering. Our principal commitment remains – reinstating dignity where it has been stolen away due to care center negligence across Illinois state lines.

Lean on our experience if such calamity strikes close to heart: At Carlson Bier, restorative justice isn’t just our service—it’s our mission.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Franklin Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment as personal injury attorneys is to serve the extraordinarily resilient individuals of Illinois that may fall victim to instances of nursing home abuse. Our unparalleled expertise and understanding in this sensitive field demonstrate our dedication towards helping you or your loved one obtain justice.

Nursing home abuse is a growing issue that shatters countless lives every year. Not only do victims suffer physical pain, but they also experience an emotional toll that can be far more devastating than any physical wound. But with Carlson Bier by your side, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. We proudly stand alongside local families in their time of need, tirelessly fighting for the respect and justice they rightfully deserve.

Understanding Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse can manifest in various forms such as physical harm, emotional mistreatment, neglect, exploitation, and even sexual assault. It’s crucial for everyone to develop a comprehensive understanding of each form:

• Physical Harm: Actions purposely designed to cause physical pain or impairment. Signs often include bruises or fractures.

• Emotional Mistreatment: Includes verbal assaults, threats, harassment or other actions causing mental distress.

• Neglect: Displayed through inadequate care i.e., failure to provide necessities like food and medicine

• Exploitation: The illegal control over a resident’s money or assets.

• Sexual Assault: Non-consensual acts of sexual nature forced on residents.

Investigating Claims & Collecting Evidence

Once initial suspicions arise about potential ill-treatment within a nursing facility; it’s imperative not to ignore them but rather ascertain the facts surrounding the situation. At Carlson Bier we are richly experienced in investigating claims and meticulously assembling admissible evidence which fortify our case before the courts.

Our trusted team performs comprehensive reviews including medical evaluation records demonstrating abuse impact severity while taking into account eyewitness accounts from other staff members residing within the institution where alleged injuries occurred.

Illinois Law And Your Rights

The state of Illinois strictly forbids any form of abuse. Nursing home rights are detailed under the Nursing Home Care Act, granting all residents within nursing homes numerous specific rights such as the right to respect, dignity and freedom from abuse and neglect.

Obtaining Compensation

The effects of nursing home abuse extend beyond the immediate injuries suffered by your loved one. Enormous medical bills may accumulate; there could be a genuine need for psychological counselling in cases concerning emotional trauma along with an overall diminished quality of life they will likely experience.

At Carlson Bier, our ultimate goal is helping victims obtain due compensation that caters not only for their immediate medical expenses but also acknowledges and provides restitution for their pain and suffering.

We understand how critical it is to establish trust when choosing legal practitioners proficient in handling these sensitive matters which reverberate long after court proceedings conclude – hence we strive tirelessly, you and your family become whole again.

Enduring the ordeal of nursing home abuse can indeed be daunting however always remember; you are not alone. We at Carlson Bier extend our utmost confidence assuring you: Justice is more than just a word to us – it’s an unwavering commitment towards setting things right.

Don’t allow your loved one’s mistreatment go unanswered – make today day one in reclaiming their dignity, respect, and well-being by exploring how much their case is worth without any obligation whatsoever on your part. Simply click on the button below – together let us navigate these troubled waters reaching shores where justice prevails in its fullest glorified definition.

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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 Franklin Grove

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving adept legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending expert legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Harms

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents get equitable compensation for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Focused on offering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Committed to representing patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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