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About Carlson Bier Associates

When enduring the heartbreak of nursing home abuse in Mansfield, turn to the unrivaled legal expertise of Carlson Bier. As trusted personal injury lawyers in Illinois, we specialize in navigating these distressing circumstances with diligence and compassion. Our commitment is fueled by an unyielding dedication to securing justice for victims and their families. With a solid track record built over decades, our ability to successfully represent clients impacted by elder care negligence is unparalleled. Rely on us for complete transparency, clear communication channels and relentless advocacy every step of the way towards resolution. What truly sets us apart at Carlson Bier is not just our stellar legal acumen but also our compassionate approach that recognizes your journey’s unique emotional demands during such critical times. Understandably seeking a responsive law partner that bears your best interests at heart? Look no further than Carlson Bier – where empathy meets efficacy as we shoulder this difficult fight against nursing home abuse beside you diligently.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Mansfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of seniors who have experienced abuse in nursing homes. Trusting a loved one to a nursing care facility can be a difficult decision for any family. Unfortunately, this vulnerable population often becomes prey to different forms of neglect and maltreatment that go unnoticed or unreported. As committed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our team is here to ensure these victims receive the justice they deserve.

Nursing home abuse is an unsettling reality that negatively impacts numerous families every year across the state of Illinois and beyond. Abuse can exhibit itself physically, emotionally, financially, and even sexually. Physical signs include bruises, bed sores, regular infections, sudden weight loss or poor hygiene while emotional indicators might manifest as fearfulness, depression or abrupt changes in behavior.

Moreover businesses with financial control over seniors might exploit their position for personal gain; a practice known as financial abuse which may involve mishandling residents’ funds or manipulating them into making unnecessary payments. Lastly sexual abuses are incidents involving unwanted sexual actions towards seniors.

Our experienced team at Carlson Bier not only has vast knowledge in handling such cases but also empathizes deeply with each victim’s plight. We strive tirelessly in shedding light on these disturbing occurrences by:

– Conducting rigorous investigations: Our attorneys will meticulously scrutinize all facts pertaining to your case by collecting evidences such as medical records of the abused party.

– Providing counsel: We understand proceedings could appear overwhelming hence our team will guide you through every legal procedure while keeping you updated about progress made.

– Representing clients effectively: Be it court proceedings or mediations our experts will represent your interests fiercely ensuring justice served.

Choosing knowledgeable and compassionate lawyers like ours does not just bring legal succor but also contributes significantly towards preventing future abuses thereby enabling safer environments in assisted-living institutions.

Besides pursuing legal action against individual abusers we work relentlessly towards holding institutions accountable for any incompetence negligence maladministration or systemic issues. Establishing institutional liability ensures not only recompense for victims but also impels nursing homes to ensure the upliftment of safety measures.

At Carlson Bier we are driven by a staunch belief that every individual particularly the aged population deserves to live with dignity and respect. In our battle against Nursing Home Abuse, we bring more than just legal knowledge. We advocate for change, along with ensuring compensation that reflects the pain and suffering endured by our clients.

We encourage you to engage us showing you how deeply we care while complementing it with our expert capabilities. If your loved ones have suffered from nursing home abuse in Illinois, do not hesitate to seek justice and take proactive steps towards preventing these occurrences from ever happening again.

Every case is unique, demanding tailored strategies which Carlson Bier is well prepared for. To get you started on this path of obtaining justice, simply click below and find out what your case could be potentially worth. As stalwarts in Personal Injury law firms of Illinois – Carlson Bier cherishes its core mantra; ‘Your fight becomes our Fight’. Together let’s make committed strides towards putting an end to elder abuses once-and-for-all.

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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 Mansfield

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving professional legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Handling cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Stumble Injuries

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Harms

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents secure equitable compensation for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Expert in ensuring specialized legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Committed to defending patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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