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About Carlson Bier Associates

When elderly loved ones succumb to nursing abuse, it’s a heart wrenching situation demanding expert legal intervention. With Carlson Bier, your search for proficient Nursing Home Abuse attorneys ends. Based in Illinois, we bring years of mastered proficiency and advocacy to defend the rights of seniors affected by negligence and mistreatment. Every staff member gravitates around compassion while executing technical expertise. Comprehending every nuance of Illinois’ Nursing Home Reform Law, our mission coincides with ensuring dignity and quality care prevail in your loved one’s life.

Our firm is built on fostering relationships tinged with trust; taxing situations such as nursing home abuse require more than just legal aptitude. Proudly harnessing both positive outcomes at trials and appeal levels further distinguishes us amidst law personnel across the state.

If Glen Ellyn citizens need dedicated representation catered robustly towards addressing these grievances effectively and promptly- realize that Carlson Bier brings accumulated experience combined with relentless pursuit for justice closer than you think – evident through countless satisfied clients exhibiting testamentary proof of unconquerable commitment against nursing home abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Glen Ellyn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of those who have been wronged. Our focus as a law firm is centered on personal injury law, specifically catering to victims of nursing home abuse within Illinois. Knowing that you or a loved one has suffered due to negligence in what was supposed to be a nurturing environment can be disconcerting and frustrating. That’s where we step in. Armed with legal expertise and compassion, our team at Carlson Bier diligently fights for justice ensuring every senior citizen’s dignity is respected and their rights upheld.

Regrettably, as per reports from the National Center on Elder Abuse, up to one in six nursing home residents may become victims of neglect or abuse annually. But it doesn’t have to be this way – knowledge unleashes power, which is why we aim not only for justice but also for awareness and prevention. To achieve this goal, let us break down some key facts about nursing home abuse:

• Abuse isn’t always physical: While physical harm such as unexplained bruises or scars are telltale signs of direct abuse, elder mistreatment often takes other forms like emotional torment (intimidation through yelling or threats), financial exploitation (control over finances without consent), or even simple neglect (failure of providing basic necessities).

• Many cases go unreported: Silence often shrouds elder abuse due largely to fear—of retaliation from abusers, abandonment by caretakers—or mainly because most elderly individuals lack proficiency in reporting these instances.

• Elderly individuals with dementia are more susceptible: Those suffering from cognitive impairment diseases like Alzheimer’s represent a major fraction of elder abuse victims as they’re often unable control their circumstances effectively.

Understanding these core realities aids us greatly when advocating against these atrocities across the state boundary lines of Illinois.

Rest assured that partnering with our experienced attorneys guarantees comprehensive support throughout your journey towards justice — initial consultations; assessing damages caused – be it physiological, emotional or financial; collecting appropriate evidence, and most importantly representing your interests aggressively in court so that the wronged can regain their lives back with just compensation. Our unyielding commitment to client success is testified by our comprehensive win-record and satisfied clientele across Illinois.

Thus, whether you suspect a family member is falling prey to such negligence or you have unfortunately experienced this firsthand, it’s essential to consult with an expert from Carlson Bier without delay. Educate yourselves about the reality of nursing home abuse — its signs, prevention methods and legal options. This education forms an integral phase of combating elder mistreatment. Remember – you are not alone in this fight.

So why wait? Allow us at Carlson Bier to bring justice back into the picture where dignity seems undermined and humanity forgotten. Simply click on the button below for a free consultation regarding your case—we will promptly evaluate its worth based on our expertise honed through years of dealing with personal injury cases within Illinois. No one should silently endure suffering under any circumstances—let’s change these odds toward favoring justice because every life matters.

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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 Glen Ellyn

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering professional legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering professional legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering adept legal services to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive fair payout for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Incident

Offering adept legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Expert in extending professional legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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