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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in tackling nursing home abuse cases with the utmost passion and dedication. These horrific acts are deeply concerning, leading our team of skilled attorneys to passionately defend victims and fight for their well-deserved justice. Based in Illinois, Carlson Bier operates on a client-centric ethos; this means understanding your plights as if they were our own. In instances where you suspect your loved one is enduring abuse within a Homewood-based nursing facility, our expert lawyers are unwavering in providing superior legal services to ensure just retribution for these terrible wrongdoings is sought after that’s rightly due. Our law firm exhibits proficiency beyond reproach through years of combative litigation experience aimed at exposing deceptive practices by unscrupulous facilities. We comprehend the complexities inherent to such sensitive lawsuits and how impactful fair settlements can be towards recovery from trauma endured by elderly loved ones who fall victim to abusive care facilities. Choose Carlson Bier—the embodiment of compassion backed with tenacious advocacy—for exceptional results against nursing home abusers.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Homewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated personal injury attorneys specializing in various aspects of personal injury law including nursing home abuse. Our Illinois-based firm has a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of our clients.

One area that requires our particular attention is nursing home abuse – a pervasive issue affecting numerous vulnerable individuals everyday. This type of abuse encompasses different forms such as physical, psychological, financial exploitation, sexual abuse or neglect. It’s crucial for everyone involved – from nurses and caretakers to family members – to be fully aware and vigilant about these issues.

Physical abuse refers to actions causing bodily harm like hitting, pushing or any use of force. Signs may include unexplained bruises or fractures.

Psychological or emotional abuse involves verbal threats, humiliation, isolation or other acts causing mental distress. If you notice changes in behavior like withdrawal, agitation, depression, those might be signs your loved one is experiencing such treatment.

Financial exploitation involves unauthorized control over the resident’s assets roughly transpiring through tactics such as forgery and identity theft.

Sexual assault or harassment involving unsolicited acts also falls under this sinister category. All these forms can cause substantial detriment both mentally and physically which warrant immediate action toward securing legal justice.

Neglect derives from failure to provide needed care resulting in harm or risk for the victim’s health. This includes basics like food and water but also medication management and general hygiene maintenance.

At Carlson Bier however we understand the gravity of these situations encircling nursing home abuse allegations. Thusly we employ all available resources to scrutinize each case thoroughly before proceeding with necessary litigation actions ensuring at every step that justice prevails no matter what obstacles stand in its way.

Moreover acknowledging the emergent need for knowledge regarding this concern; beyond just offering legal representation Carlson Bier works on raising awareness via educational material readily accessible on our website illustrating clearer definitions revealing signs even suggesting mitigation steps towards preventing such calamities. This information is priceless particularly considering the vulnerable population nursing home abuse affects– our seniors.

While laws and regulations are in effect to curtail occurrences of nursing home abuse on a governmental level it’s frequently the diligence exerted by loved ones legal counsel working collectively which have proven most effective throughout history – enabling intervention before circumstances escalate into something far more sinister.

In an effort to facilitate this demanding task we implore you make yourself aware familiarize with these signs then get in touch should doubts surface; suspecting isn’t enough acting upon them could save someone from degradation possibly even their life.

At Carlson Bier, our empathetic professional attorneys know first-hand the devastating effects that this kind of maltreatment can have. Our dedicated representation aims not just at obtaining compensation but also ensuring an end to such atrocities faced by your loved ones.

We urge everyone who suspects or has evidence of their loved ones undergoing such neglect or worse in Illinois’ nursing homes to take action; and confront any form of abuse head-on by engaging legally prepared professionals like ourselves at Carlson Bier. We encourage you – as you reflect on what might be happening behind those walls, boarding your near ones- click on the button below for a free consultation. Discover how much their case could potentially be worth mobilizing necessary resources towards bringing justice swiftly effectively so they may find peace within those golden years after all.

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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 Homewood

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying professional legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Trip Mishaps

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents secure fair payout for injuries and damages.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Mishap

Extending professional legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

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

Head Damages

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Impairment

Expert in supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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