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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to nursing home abuse cases in Kirkwood, trust Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based firm with a specialty in this complex and deeply sensitive field. As the foremost authorities on nursing home abuse litigation, our team of outstanding attorneys approach every case with unwavering dedication and thorough preparation. We are driven by a deep-seated passion for justice; ensuring that residents are protected from neglect or maltreatment within care facilities is at the heart of our mission. Our record speaks volumes: we have secured millions in compensation for victims oppressed by predatory institutions across Illinois. At Carlson Bier, we understand that every situation is unique; thus we offer personalized strategies tailored to confront your specific scenario professionally and effectively – achieving optimum results whilst empowering you throughout the process. Trust us to fight tirelessly against these heinous acts while advocating for safer senior living environments statewide. Consult Carlson Bier when seeking representation steeped in expertise, compassion and integrity–we stand as symbols of refuge amidst situations fraught with injustice.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Kirkwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a successful personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, our primary goal is to assist and educate the public about varying types of law. With extensive expertise in handling nursing home abuse cases, we aim to bring value to you by providing comprehensive, easy-to-digest information.

Firstly, it’s vital for us all to understand what nursing home abuse entails. It isn’t purely physical; it extends its monstrous arms into mental and emotional corridors as well. Noting unexplained injuries or sudden changes in a loved one’s behavior might be obvious pointers towards physical or psychological harm in a nursing home setting. Also crucial to note is that financial exploitation counts as abuse too – an often overlooked aspect due the softer nature of this type of violation.

Nursing home abuse is an infringement of rights that no one should endure or turn a blind eye towards:

• Physical Abuse includes striking, rough-handling or any inappropriate use of confinement devices.

• Psychological Abuse comprises threats, degradation through words/actions or deliberate ignorance prolonging periods.

• Financial Exploitation turns up through conspicuous alterations like sudden changes in financial situations or inexplicably large gifts made to caregivers.

If your loved one exhibits inexplicable injuries, unsolicited silence around staff members, consistent unkempt appearance despite adequate staffing at the facility – these are potential signals pointing towards abuse. Alertness regarding shifts in their neighborhood correspondence could also shield them from unwanted financial advances – another form of common exploitation rampant across such institutions.

Quick action against unexpected signs can make all the difference – Reach out immediately to authorities if you suspect foul play! Additionally, hiring proficient legal representation can ensure that victims receive apt justice whilst safeguarding them from further harm.

The team at Carlson Bier has established itself armed with knowledge and years of experience battling cases related directly and indirectly with nursing home abuses. We uphold a firm belief: Justice must always prevail over maltreatment masked behind obscured regulations and managerial roadblocks.

Why us?

• Our team of legal experts has a collective experience spanning decades.

• We specialize in personal injury cases, particularly nursing home abuses – this focus allows us to quickly identify potential areas of exploitation and craft strong legal strategies.

• As per our commitment to transparency, weird legalese is expelled from our conversations – every aspect of your case gets simplified without compromising accuracy so that it’s effortlessly understandable by anyone!

As advocates for victims’ rights, the Carlson Bier law firm tirelessly works on pursuing effective resolutions. Count on us to procure justice served best with professional expertise flavored with unyielding dedication. Dealing with nursing home abuse can be overwhelming but worry not; you’ll never traverse those intimidating lanes alone once we join forces.

Further action might seem daunting, but take the first bold step towards seeking justice today. If you or your beloved have unfortunately been trapped amidst such disgusting episodes in their lives’ twilight chapter or even if there are some initial sightings that ring alarm bells – Get in touch immediately!

We enthusiastically invite you now: Click the button below for an easy, quick evaluation of how much your case could potentially be worth. The power rests within your click and sharpens further as it integrates into ours! Shed anonymity off unsolicited acts of maltreatment because at Carlson Bier, we firmly believe – No injustice should rest behind closed doors shrouded under silence.

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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 Kirkwood

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing skilled legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal support to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Trip Occurrences

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents gain equitable payout for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering adept legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Expert in offering dedicated legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in defending victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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