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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to addressing nursing home abuse, the expertise and compassionate approach of Carlson Bier stands unmatched. We are steadfast in our dedication to advocating for those who have suffered due to negligent or abusive nursing home staff. Outfitted with seasoned attorneys specializing in personal injury litigation, particularly nursing home abuse cases, we proudly serve residents around Kirkland and beyond. Our law firm diligently strives to hold wrongdoers accountable while delivering justice for families affected by these unfortunate situations. This involves meticulous investigation of every case detail, indisputable legal representation aiming at full compensation for inflicted harm as well as emotional distress caused by misconduct. Distinguished within Illinois’ legal circles, Carlson Bier’s commitment to its clientele extends into assisting you navigate complexities that come with such incidences throughout every step of your case ensuring maximum protection of your rights under pertinent laws. Choose a team that remains unwavering under the weighty mission; choose Carlson Bier – advocate against Nursing Home Abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Kirkland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we focus ourselves on offering superior legal representation to victims of Nursing Home Abuse in Illinois. Stepping into the world of nursing home care is not an easy task, and we understand that a loved one facing abuse only adds to the torment you might already be feeling. Our expert team of personal injury attorneys are here for you, highly experienced in handling these cases with utmost dedication and sincerity.

Nursing Home Abuse is a grave issue that can come about in various ways and go unnoticed without professional intervention or insights. The forms it can take include:

– Physical Abuse: Unexplained injuries like fractures, bruises, or burns point towards physical abuse.

– Emotional or Psychological Abuse: Signs such as sudden changes in behavior or symptoms similar to dementia (rocking, mumbling).

– Financial Exploitation: Unusual financial transactions, loss of personal belongings over time indicate potential exploitation.

Abuser’s targets are typically helpless elderly residents who either lack family support or are mentally incapacitated due to dementia or other conditions. This nefarious conduct leaves a detrimental impact on their overall mental health and wellbeing.

Our primary objective at Carlson Bier is not just seeking compensation but championing their rights so every resident within the long term care facility environment feels safe and cared for. Nursing home residents have certain Protected Rights under Federal & Illinois state law:

• Protection from Abuse and Neglect

• Privacy Rights

• Respect & Dignity

• Self-Determination & Participation

• Accommodation & Quality Care

• Know about Services & Charges 


We believe understanding these elements contributes significantly to recognizing signs of maltreatment against our elderly community members before it escalates further – prevention being just as important as fighting back in both reducing victim numbers aiding those directly impacted by these traumatic events.

Invariably linked to negligence on the part of staff members within long term care facilities; properly identifying Nursing Home Abuse necessitates an eye for details followed by decisive legal action. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys go above and beyond to help clients gather evidence and prepare a robust case against the perpetrators while reassuring victims they are not alone. 



What sets us apart is that we take each case personally at Carlson Bier – driven by deep-rooted passion for justice and empathy. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive legal services tailored to your unique situation in the most transparent manner possible – empowering you to face these desperate times head-on knowing we’re ‘fighting your corner’ every step of the way.

We recognize that you have already been through enough emotional turmoil watching a loved one suffer abuse or neglect without having to fret about steep lawyer fees too hence, we provide ‘No Win No Fee’ – only being paid when you receive compensation. This approach ensures peace of mind for you during what is likely an incredibly stressful time.

With years of earned expertise dealing with this sensitive issue layered with immense compassion towards nursing home abuse victims, it’s considerably important that Carlson Bier serves as your first avenue for justice in Illinois.

As soon as nursing home abuse has taken place, act swiftly and ensure safety immediately then consult with a trusted attorney who can carefully guide you through the complex legal process involved. Compassionate care should never transgress into negligent conduct – remember this always.

To best equip yourself further or if time feels right seeking assistance from professionals specializing in Nursing Home Abuse, click on the button below invitingly placed here just for you! Discover how much your heartrending ordeal could be worth – because stepping up against elderly maltreatment today underpins someone else’s safer tomorrow.

At Carlson Bier, our mission stands clear ensuring dignified lives for everyone relying upon long term care facilities within Illinois grows stronger every day alongside assuring justice isn’t just a word but reality itself!

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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 Kirkland

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing skilled legal advice for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering expert legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

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

Senior Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Trip Occurrences

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents gain reasonable payout for damages and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Crash

Delivering experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Worksite Incidents

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Impairments

Expert in delivering compassionate legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Expert in assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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