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If you suspect your loved one is a victim of Nursing Home Abuse in Galva, the dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier are ready to fight for justice on their behalf. Backed by years of expertise in personal injury law, we stand up against abuse happening within nursing homes. At Carlson Bier, our seasoned lawyers strive to protect residents from maltreatment and negligence occurring in care facilities; ensuring they receive the respect and dignity they deserve. We pursue these cases with fervor since it’s not just about legal restitution but advocating for change that safeguards future generations as well. Our team operates under high ethical standards while providing personal attention which makes us an exceptional choice when searching for a Nursing Home Abuse lawyer who can represent your interests compassionately and competently. In Illinois, where quality care should be non-negotiable; nothing less than tenacious pursuit of justice will suffice if your family member is suffering mistreatment or neglect. Lean on our values: trustworthiness, resilience and unyielding commitment towards eradicating nursing home abuse cases in the state.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Galva Illinois

Carlson Bier, the Personal Injury Attorney Group, understands how difficult it can be to witness a loved one suffer nursing home abuse. We are based in Illinois and have established our reputation as dedicated personal injury lawyers who relentlessly pursue justice for victims of such heinous acts.

A distressing yet sadly prevalent issue, nursing home abuse occurs when individuals working or residing in long-term care facilities commit actions that harm elderly residents physically, emotionally or financially. Alarmingly, according to a study conducted by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), nearly 1 out of 10 seniors experience some form of elder abuse. Yet only a fraction of these incidents ever get reported.

Signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse vary but often include unexplained injuries like bruises or fractures, poor hygiene, sudden weight loss, bed sores, alterations in mood or behavior among many others. This could manifest as outright physical harm inflicted upon the resident or as neglect leading to physical discomfort and potential health risks.

• Physical Abuse: Inflicting force on an elderly person resulting in pain or injury.

• Neglect: Failing to fulfill caregiving duties leaving the senior underserved.

• Emotional Abuse: Intimidation through yelling/threats causing emotional pain/distress.

• Financial Exploitation: Mishandling an elder’s financial affairs for personal benefit.

At Carlson Bier – we believe that every life deserves dignity and respect no matter their age nor health condition. Our team is uniquely equipped with experienced personal injury attorneys having intensive knowledge strain around Illinois Health Care Violation Laws including Nursing Home Act & Elderly laws amongst others.

Our law firm has had numerous successes resolving cases involving both major chains and smaller independent living homes throughout Illinois where elderly residents were subjected to substandard care contributing towards avoidable illness and premature deaths . Every year we achieve substantial settlements for our clients helping them recover the losses endured due to negligence-based injuries affecting their dear ones in nursing homes.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, allow our skilled personal injury lawyers to represent your interests. Prompt legal action can preserve the integrity of evidence available and prevent future incidents of similar nature. We offer no-cost initial case consultation where we’ll patiently listen to your experience and discuss how Illinois law applies specifically to your case scenario while suggesting subsequent steps towards restoration.

When choosing Carlson Bier Personal Injury Lawyers, you choose compassionate representation that stands for accountability against elder abuses at longterm care facilities – You choose a partner who will steadfastly walk with you through this trying time seeking retribution on behalf of your loved ones – And importantly, when looking towards determining cost aspects we function on a contingency basis i.e., not charging any fees unless we win compensation for your claim thereby ensuring affordability aside from reliability & effectiveness.

Throughout your journey toward justice, our duty is to remain by your side ameliorating tangents around legal complexities so as to enable focus on healing physical injuries and emotional trauma incured due inadvertent lackadaisical approach showcased by certain healthcare providers . Furthermore ,we are committed in disseminating awareness about senior citizens’ rights helping curtail occurrences of elderly abuse across Illinios.

Lastly, if you think someone you love is suffering from nursing home abuse – do remember they too have entitled rights which when violated could result in substantial financial settlement for compensating incurred damages linked therewith. To discover just how much potential value could be accomplished from their unfortunate plight – click the button below. A quick evaluation process would help decipher possible paths leading to rightful justice accomplishment therein sponsoring peace of mind amid these challenging times after all seeking rightful compensation is not merely about the money but more significantly it’s about attaining justice restoring dignity & respect subsequently making ‘ageing’ a less fearful prospect ahead.

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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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Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering experienced legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents secure fair payout for injuries and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering professional legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Expert in delivering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in supporting victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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