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At Carlson Bier, our primary commitment is to the wellbeing and protection of the elderly population from nursing home abuse. Our firm, with an impressive track record in Illinois and beyond, has been singularly instrumental in ensuring that such heinous acts do not go unnoticed or unpunished. We have dedicated experts who are well-versed in nursing home law procedures that can astutely navigate ghosting critical paths on behalf of the victim. At Carlson Bier, we work diligently to expose maltreatments like physical harm, neglect or emotional torture inflicted upon residents within a care facility. Our professional team works relentlessly seeking justice for those suffering silently behind closed doors. As your chosen legal representatives, you will experience compassion while receiving unwavering advocacy throughout this difficult period. Choosing us as your representative in cases concerning Nursing Home Abuse means aligning with experienced attorneys keen on battling tooth-and-nail for rightful compensations owed to victims and their loved ones.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Lexington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing legal assistance and representation for victims of nursing home abuse. As a well-established personal injury attorney group in Illinois, our expertise is focused on achieving justice for those who cannot fight for themselves. We understand that every case involving nursing home abuse is unique, requiring individual attention and a tailored approach.

Nursing home abuse has become increasingly prevalent across the country and the state of Illinois is no exception. It comprises various forms of neglect or harm towards elderly individuals living under assisted care: from physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment to financial exploitation or general neglect. Our team at Carlson Bier have seen these painful situations unfold firsthand, reinforcing our commitment to represent and protect elderly citizens within our community.

While recognizing nursing home abuse can be challenging due to variables like mental health issues amongst older adults masking signs of abuse, critical indicators can still be pinpointed:

– Unexplainable bruises, marks or injuries

– Sudden changes in behavior such as anxiety or fearfulness

– Changes in financial records suggestive of fraudulent activities

– Inexplicable weight loss, malnutrition or dehydration pointing towards lackadaisical care

Our experienced attorneys acknowledge how dealing with suspected nursing home abuse amplifies stress levels; hence we pledge relentless support through each step taken toward securing justice.

Whereas trust between client-and-lawyer underscores all successful legal relationships, at Carlson Bier we believe compassion joins hands with competence when combatting injustice swamping this vulnerable population. At its core – civil law purports restitution for damages suffered due to another’s negligence; consequently elder law gears toward enhancing lives – instead of compensating after-the-fall. Hence beseeching society to uphold human values by aiding those unable to defend themselves.

In instances where mandatory reporters essentially fail their duties within senior-healthcare facilities – you need someone on your side who diligently champion your interests and that someone is best found amongst the experts at Carlson Bier. We’ll perform exhaustive investigations into your case, represent you professionally in the court of law and negotiate tirelessly to attain the best possible outcome.

Familiar with both state and federal laws that govern nursing homes in Illinois, we strive to ensure proper execution and enforcement of mandates – all dutifully adhered by nursing home facilities regardless their size or reputation. Our lawyers will fight tooth-and-nail pursuing justice for victims of nursing home abuse whilst simultaneously pushing for policy alterations to thwart such infractions occurring again in future.

Providing broad legal knowledge as well compass-conscientious comfort during trying times; extending our reach beyond merely client-based interaction – through sharing crucial information on elder rights, responsibilities of senior-living facilities and raising awareness regarding types, indications and aftermaths of nursing home abuses – Carlson Bier amasses more than just a personal injury law firm maintaining public bioethics while securing individual peace-of-mind.

We encourage those suspecting loved ones fell prey to nursing home abuse not to dread fighting alone– instead partnering with a committed attorney group determined toward obtaining deserved compensation allowing not only recovery but restoration too. Our strategy affirms meticulous attention detailing every aspect within claims filed – including doctor testimonials, medical records plus potential witness statements ensuring irrefutable evidence stands its ground inflexibly when facing off against defendants’ counterclaims.

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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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Burn Damages

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Clinical Misconduct

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Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Elder Malpractice

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

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Infant Wounds

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents gain equitable compensation for damages and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Accident

Delivering experienced legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to extending expert legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

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Expertise in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

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