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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking legal counsel in matters of nursing home abuse, the choice is clear – Carlson Bier. We pride ourselves in defending those unable to protect themselves, especially individuals who have suffered during what should be their golden years. Our seasoned lawyers are adept at unearthing the truth and holding wrongdoers accountable for their negligent actions. With an extensive track record of successful legal battles involving nursing home misconducts across Illinois, we go above and beyond to ensure victims’ rights are protected and justice served promptly. Unlike larger firms where clients become mere numbers; we provide personalized service treating every case uniquely with utmost diligence it deserves.Our dedication sets us apart from others as we firmly commit to win your cause while preserving your dignity throughout the process that can sometimes appear complex or intimidating.Whether you suspect neglect or physical harm has occurred or directly experienced unspeakable treatment- Don’t suffer in silence; reach out today.Carlson Bier-your best consideration when tackling Nursing Home Abuse litigation issues.Stand up against abuse-Let’s bring them to justice!

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Hazel Crest Illinois

Beyond a shadow of doubt, the topic that often tugs hardest at our heartstrings pertains to incidents involving nursing home abuse; an unfortunate reality we strive to safeguard against diligently at Carlson Bier Law firm in Illinois. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys are armed with deep-rooted understanding and compassion towards this complex matter, doubling as staunch advocates ready to fight for your rights.

To cast more light on the subject, nursing home abuse falls under the umbrella term: elder neglect or abuses that happen within facilities like nursing homes or long-term care units. This includes anything from physical harm inflicted by staff members, through to emotional mistreatment, negligent care resulting in bodily injury or deteriorating health conditions.

Emphasizing on key indications can be of immense help when approached with potential issues:

• Physical signs such as unexplained bruises, fractures or burns.

• Emotional withdrawal in reaction to certain caretakers.

• An unexpected decline in health statuses despite adequate medical support should receive attention.

• Reports on items being misplaced or stolen indicate financial exploitation.

Dealing directly with these types of cases calls upon extensive legal knowledge for navigating the unique complexities involved. Carlson Bier hence prioritizes proactive involvement keeping client’s best interests in mind every step of the way.To say further, individualistic approaches make up our modus operandi so needs are met accurately rather than assuming one-size-fits-all solutions.

Unraveling nuances integral to your case is where our expertise roosts tall among others prominently so getting compensation for damages involves wrangling with insurance companies that put forward convoluted deals aimed at reducing their liability. Here at Carlson Bier, we equip ourselves adequately with years worth of experience dealing with such strategies which typically end up diminishing what victims rightfully deserve.

Putting maximum efforts into pursuing justice also hints upon ceaseless accumulation and processing unforeseen evidences necessary for solidifying claims.Reducing this tedious task down to a manageable level while pushing hard enough to maximize the compensation forms what our services have been built around.

Through these proactive steps, we aid in creating a safer and significantly more transparent space purged free of negligence or abuse especially for those that birthed it in its utmost humanistic form: the elderly. You can rest assured knowing that strong support backbones your fight against nursing home abuses; as we work round-the-clock ensuring justice prevails with upon entire reach and amplitude.

Now is the time to take appropriate action if you believe your loved one has fallen victim to nursing home abuse. Despite momentous challenges inevitably lined up on this journey, Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys stand committed by delivering legal services at par excellence. Resilience wrapped within perseverance doubles down as part of our virtues ensuring no stone remains unturned while battling alongside clients.

Click on the button below to find out how much worth lies undiscovered within your case; because advocating for elderly rights remains etched deeply into not just what we do but who we are . Let’s turn tides together by bringing culprits under broad daylight while serving justice to victims whose voice – according us and universal human rights – demands being reckoned with unequivocally so they can taste peace before their sun sets completely.

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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 Hazel Crest

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying adept legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Offering specialist legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents get fair remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring specialist legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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