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When seeking an exceptional team of advocates to fight for the rights of aging loved ones victim to nursing home abuse, consider Carlson Bier. This distinguished group of attorneys, specializing in personal injury and nursing home mistreatment cases, is renowned for their relentless pursuit of justice across Illinois. Nursing home abuse constitutes a deplorable violation; at Carlson Bier we are committed to ensuring that offenders can’t escape retribution while aiding victims secure maximum compensation they deserve. Our accomplished lawyers display unrivaled expertise in this delicate area, meticulously handling each case with due empathy and understanding the severity. Through our detailed process, we identify all instances of maltreatment from physical harm or neglect to emotional suffering or financial exploitation endured by your loved one(s). With Carlson Bier advocating on your behalf you’ll experience premier representation quintessential processes tailored diligently around your cause – because in these critical moments what matters most is attaining justice and healing for those affected by such wrongdoing. Choose greatness amidst crisis: opt for a trusted ally against nursing home abuse – Choose Carlson Bier today!

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Long Creek Illinois

At the distinguished law firm of Carlson Bier, we fully comprehend and empathize with the emotional strain that comes when a loved one is abused in a nursing home. Hence, our dedicated and highly-skilled team specializes in representing victims of Nursing Home Abuse across Illinois. This unsettling form of mistreatment typically occurs at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living homes, long-term care settings or any other scenario where elderly adults reside under professional supervision.

Nursing Home Abuse takes many nefarious forms such as physical abuse signified by unexplainable cuts, burns or bruises; sexual abuse indicated by venereal diseases or infections, psychological or emotional trauma triggered by fear or sudden mood changes; financial exploitation recognizable through unusual financial transactions; as well as neglect generally demonstrated via bedsores, dirty clothes, malnutrition, dehydration amongst others.

Fortunately for you and your loved ones, Illinois has enacted stringent laws to protect the dignity and rights of its aging population. These protective legislations include — but are not limited to — the Illinois Act on Aging which guarantees seniors’ safety and security in their golden years; the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program that provides advocacy services for elderly residents residing in long term care environments; additionally there’s also the Nursing Home Care Act aiming to prevent patient maltreatment in licensed medical facilities.

Despite these legal safeguards being present, violations tragically persist which is why it’s essential to spot early signs before they escalate further. For instance: Is your beloved family member exhibiting unease around certain staff members? Have calls gone unanswered abruptly? Are visitation hours being limited without adequate explanation? If yes- these could be subtle signals indicating unseen turmoil within those infirmary walls.

Therefore, if you suspect or know someone who might be subjected to this atrocious form of senior citizen defilement– Remember! Your gut feeling combined with swift legal action can make an immense difference towards that person’s wellbeing hence confirming the importance of promptly consulting with a qualified personal injury attorney. Together, we can end this vicious cycle and ensure your loved one gets the respect, compassion, and justice they so rightly deserve.

Through our decades-long journey in practicing law across Illinois; Carlson Bier has been successful in securing compensatory damages on behalf of nursing home abuse victims. These include coverage for medical expenses incurred due to negligence or malpractice, restitution for lost property, as well as compensating emotional distress and chronic suffering inflicted on these susceptible individuals.

Our lawyers diligently investigate all existing evidences related to the alleged misconduct; liaise with healthcare professionals who understand how such traumatic events could drastically impact senior citizens’ health; present meticulously documented evidence at court ensuring maximum compensation get awarded whilst holding the perpetrator(s) accountable for their intolerable actions.

Here at Carlson Bier, our team truly believes in compassionately helping clients navigate through these difficult times because when it comes to defending elderly’s rights there is simply no room for compromise! We strive relentlessly to make this daunting legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible while fighting passionately on your behalf until justice is served.

Feel inclined towards discussing a potential case or seeking expert advice regarding Nursing Home Abuse? Please trust us with assisting you during these hard-hitting circumstances by contacting our well-versed attorneys today who are deeply committed towards providing comprehensive recommendations tailored specifically to match individual client needs. Don’t let injustice continue — simply click on the button below right now to find out what your case might be worth. Rest assured knowing Carlson Bier will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder advocating tirelessly until fair remedial measures get implemented putting an end once-and-for-all to Nursing Home Abuse throughout Illinois.

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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 Long Creek

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending specialist legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Providing experienced legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Taking on cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting sufferers of car accidents receive just compensation for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Crash

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure redress.

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