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If you suspect a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse in Lawrenceville, consider seeking the professional aid of Carlson Bier. Our attorneys specialize in personal injury law with an emphasis on addressing nursing home maltreatments. Firmly established for rigorous legal representation, our commitment is unwavering to those enduring such ordeal. Not all attorney groups possess such level of focused expertise but we are driven by precise understanding and challenging experiences within this niche area. That’s what sets us apart! Choosing Carlson Bier means prioritizing the wellbeing and rights of your elderly loved ones with urgency and empathy, handled professionally in accordance to Illinois laws. We ensure client communication is regular allowing transparent progression throughout every step; trust is central to our work ethic at Carlson Bier as we navigate important legal proceedings together strengthening your case’s standpoint recognizing it’s not just about winning a case but securing justice that lasts beyond courtroom battles–a reassurance accompanying each client’s journey at Carlson Bier: experts fighting Nursing Home Abuse valiantly across Illinois scopes.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Lawrenceville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to protecting the rights of the vulnerable, particularly those residents in nursing homes who may fall victim to abuse. As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our mission is to ensure that each resident’s rights are upheld and that justice is served when these rights are violated.

We understand the deep-seated trust families place in nursing home facilities – a trust that expects loved ones will be treated with dignity, respect and proper care. Sadly, nursing home abuse happens more often than most people think. This makes it imperative for you to know what constitutes nursing home abuse and how you can detect it.

Nursing home abuse goes beyond physical assault or neglect; it also includes sexual harassment or battery on residents, emotional manipulation – which involves actions intended to degrade or belittle residents causing embarrassing feelings or loss of self-esteem – as well as financial exploitation where unauthorized individuals seize control over a resident’s assets. Other forms include medical neglect where healthcare needs are neglected resulting in medical complications sometimes even leading tragic deaths.

Knowing the signs of abuse can make all the difference between preventing catastrophic consequences and worsening situations. Things you should look out for include unexplained injuries such as bruises or fractures, poor hygiene conditions due to lack of bathing or changing clothes frequently enough, sudden changes in behavior including withdrawal from social activities they once enjoyed participating in.

You may also notice severe weight loss due to underfeeding/bad nutrition or medication errors endangering health/life of your loved one. Further clues could be unvisited bank withdrawals/statements revealing unauthorized purchases made without their consent / knowledge.

Understanding your options when facing instances of suspected nursing home abuse is crucial. The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects residents by maintaining their freedom from any punishment because of specific complaints made against nursing homes concerning their services/care provided.

Carlson Bier is relentless about pursuing justice on behalf of victims and making sure every step towards resolution counts. We diligently gather evidence, interview witnesses, collaborate with experts in the field and do everything possible to construct a strong case.

Noteworthy among our services are free initial consultations and a contingency fee arrangement that ensures you pay no legal fees unless we secure compensation for you. This means the cost of investigating your claim, obtaining records, consulting with experts, filing lawsuits – every step we take on your behalf is solely based on winning for you.

Winning claims recover various damages which can help relieve some of the financial stress associated with such traumatic events. These damages could include compensation for physical pain suffered by loved ones or psychological torment they endure long after the abuse has stopped. Furthermore, if neglect caused their demise prematurely then relatives left behind may be allowed to sue for wrongful death in order offset funeral costs/bills incurred due past medical care that was necessary due to negligent treatment at nursing facility.

We believe victims of nursing home abuse deserve as much empathy and understanding as they approach us seeking justice and restitution. Their trust in us compels us to keenly listen to them while providing vital legal support throughout these trying times.

Our team at Carlson Bier endeavors to bring awareness about this critical subject via information-based content thereby educating families about what nursing home abuse constitutes – alongside proactive measures they can adopt towards avoiding such occurrences from taking place initially.

With decades of collective experience representing victims of personal injuries in Illinois including issues linked to nursing home abuses; Carlson Bier has built a reputation anchored on compassion combined professional dexterity highly aimed achieving desired outcomes sought by clients who engage our thoughtful firm’s services diligently rooted fighting against perpetrators sadly bent inflicting suffering upon unsuspecting seniors placed under trusted care within supposed safe homes ironically playing host grave violations upon hapless residents/citizens unfortunately exposed maltreatment standing high odds being covered up penalizing whistleblowers risking their employment exposing heinous acts continuing unabated but prevented utilizing right channels ensuring accountability/oversight.

Taking a stand against nursing home abuse begins with recognising the issue and seeking legal intervention. Should you or a loved one be facing this terrible situation, we urge you not to remain silent but rather speak up and seek justice for your predicament. Take the next step by reaching out to us; click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth. End the tragedy of nursing home abuse today – at Carlson Bier, where your rights come first, we believe in swift action towards justice served with compassion and professional commitment ensuring no stone is left unturned seeking righteous outcomes under Illinois law.

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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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Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing specialist legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Fall Incidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Harms

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Crashes: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents secure just payout for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Accident

Extending experienced legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Expert in providing compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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