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At Carlson Bier, we specialize in championing the rights of elderly residents who fall victim to nursing home abuse. We understand Lindenhurst families trust nursing homes to provide quality care for their loved ones. It’s a breach of trust when these facilities inflict physical or mental anguish on our treasured seniors. As dedicated personal injury lawyers, we continually strive to ensure justice prevails by holding abusers accountable for their actions. With our formidable knowledge and robust experience in Illinois regulations and laws associated with elder abuse, we remain the go-to legal team for victims seeking fair compensation. Entrusting your case with us spells leveraging comprehensive expertise honed through numerous successful verdicts delivered across this noble cause. Our unwavering commitment drives us at Carlson Bier – providing expedient action along every step from consultation until cessation; safeguarding dignity while securing due justice where deserved profits you peace of mind which is invaluable amidst tumultuous times such as these after all it’s about taking back control and letting wrongdoers know that Nursing Home Abuse is not acceptable under any circumstance.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Lindenhurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take a steadfast approach in defending victims of nursing home abuse. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we are well-familiar with the intricacies of such cases and are committed to providing our clients exemplary service as they navigate through what can be a complex and often gripping process.

Nursing home abuse is sadly prevalent and knowing the signs is crucial for early detection and intervention. Physical signs may include unexplained injuries or bruises, frequent infections, sudden weight loss or medication complications. Emotional indicators comprise change in demeanor, fear around caregivers or depression; while financial exploitation can lead to a sudden drop in bank account balances or peculiar changes to wills.

Behaviors such as neglecting resident’s basic needs like food, body cleanliness, clothing hygiene and medical care constitutes nursing home abuse. Forcefully restraining patients either physically or chemically also falls under this category. Withholding information from a patient’s family members equals violation too.

Victims of nursing home abuse possess distinct rights under Illinois law meant for safeguarding their dignity and independence despite poor treatment received from perpetrators. These include freedom from exploitation, humiliation & harm – maintaining civil and religious liberties – privacy protection and being treated courteously.

It is important to note that not every case categorized under ‘abuse’ features tangible evidence like bodily harm or physical discomfort alone; verbal threats including coerced isolation also constitute an equally serious offense needing immediate legal action.

The powerlessness faced by elders makes them susceptible targets for intentional intimidation; hence families must remain vigilant about potential occurrences that may seem insignificant at first but could escalate if left unchecked.

Broadly speaking victims can demand compensation after proving three main aspects i.e., existence of duty owed towards them by defendant (nursing home), breach demonstrated due its direct actions leading to plaintiff’s injuries thereby incurring damages – which measures the overall comprehensive impact accounting emotional distress along with additional out-of-pocket expenses linked to resultant harm caused.

Rest assured, the laws surrounding nursing home abuse cases are complex and changing. This is why it’s important to hire an expert legal team like Carlson Bier. We will tirelessly work towards seeking justice for your loved one, ensuring proper representation of their case while persistently fighting back against these deplorable incidents.

Appointing a dedicated attorney specializing in elder law ensures you have a knowledgeable and committed advocate providing best course of action tailored precisely according to individual case requirements. Our team at Carlson Bier provides hands-on approach by investing time into understanding details about each specific situation which consequently helps strategically plan every step hence boosting chances for successful litigation.

After reviewing aforementioned points related to Nursing Home Abuse; it is evident that this issue demands immediate attention not only for elders’ safety but also maintaining sanctity attached with senior care institutions altogether. Compiling all information, if you suspect any kind of nursing home abuse happening within your own family or someone’s else whom you know firsthand – don’t wait even one more moment longer before contacting us immediately!

Let our seasoned attorneys from Carlson Bier provide competent advice on next steps guiding throughout complicated realm encompassing such personal injury matters – seeking monetary redress proactively whenever plausible thus making sure clients gain upper hand during subsequent mediation sessions.

Remember clicking the button below could be first step in claiming what is rightfully yours or maybe restoring dignity lost due a rogue caregiver’s insensitivity showing utter disregard towards human values. So, go ahead find out how much worth may lie hidden behind unfamiliar territory filled with legalese jargon awaiting your exploratory voyage unraveling potential fortune rightfully owned!

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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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Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending adept legal support for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Stumble Accidents

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents secure equitable recompense for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in offering expert legal assistance for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Committed to advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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