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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to bringing justice for victims of nursing home abuse. Our proficient and seasoned attorneys understand the significant emotional turmoil families experience when their loved ones suffer from neglect or mistreatment in a care facility. Strategically serving Mettawa, Carlson Bier focuses on litigating nursing home cases efficiently while ensuring the highest degree of compassion towards our clients.

Our firm’s forte lies in substantiating wrongful acts inflicted upon vulnerable elders and securing optimal settlements that mirror the severity of damage endured. Our team relentlessly researches every case detail, drawing critical connections to conclusively establish culpability. Clients entrusting their battles with us gain access to comprehensive legal counsel paired with deftness tirelessly garnered over numerous successful verdicts.

Being staunch advocates against elder abuse across Illinois, we consider it an honor addressing your concerns about trusting someone else’s hands with your family’s wellness again; it is this dedication that singles out Carlson Bier as a prudent choice amidst distressing times.

Seeking rightful vindication starts here at Carlson Bier – empowering victimized seniors by confronting their abusers legally and fiercely advocating for them all along.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Mettawa Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the gravity and consequences of nursing home abuse and are firmly committed to providing robust legal support for those affected. With a tenacious team of dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our mission is to zealously advocate for victims and their families who have been subjected to poor or abusive treatment in their nursing homes.

Nursing home abuse is widespread and alarmingly under-reported. From emotional mistreatment to neglect, physical harm, financial exploitation, and more – these sinister forms shape an extensive landscape of mistreatment that continues to grow unchecked. Understanding your rights as well as identifying signs of abuse could be instrumental in keeping you or your loved one safe:

– Unexplained injuries such as bruises or fractures

– Sudden changes in behavior

– Poor hygiene

– Malnourishment or dehydration

– Missing belongings or unexplained financial transactions

As personal injury lawyers specialized in confronting wide-ranging elder care issues including but not limited to basic negligence, wrongful death claims, physician errors, pharmacy mistakes, bedsores – we bring with us an uncompromising record on nursing home abuse cases all around Illinois.

Empathy drives our practice at Carlson Bier. Victims often endure severe pain both mentally and physically which can have long-lasting ramifications on their overall quality of life. Our primordial aim is directed at ensuring that each victim receives justice by meticulously addressing every issue involved in their case with relentless dedication.

In understanding the complex laws surrounding nursing home abuses in Illinois – knowledge is power indeed! Remember:

Raising concerns about undue happenings does not imply accusing somebody.

Residents always reserve the right to choose their contacts.

Restraints should only be used if specified by a doctor’s order.

We leverage our exhaustive resources and years-long experience pursuing due compensation from erring facilities & caregivers alike across Illinois – without charging upfront fees unless we win!

We genuinely care about every client; don’t simply take our word for it. Reed, a former client says, “During the most difficult time of our lives; Carlson Bier showed us that we weren’t alone and fought tirelessly to ensure justice was served.” It is our privilege to serve countless clients like Reed and bring some measure of relief during their tough times.

Carlson Bier treats every case independently – aiming at personalizing the legal process creating an effortless experience for you. As part of this procedure, we guide you through every step, from determining whether there may be a lawsuit worth pursuing, to making well-informed decisions as well as navigating intricate insurance scenarios together when needed.

Remember – Time can be crucial in such cases! Illinois law allows a limited time frame during which a victim or their family can take necessary legal action against an erring facility/caregiver – adding insult to injury if these deadlines lapse!

Choosing our dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier ensures peace of mind knowing your case is being handled by experts not only passionate about delivering justice but are also keen readers-keeping abreast with ever-evolving nursing home abuse laws & related developments throughout Illinois.

Do not let uncertainty and fear dishearten you: We’re here to help fight shoulder-to-shoulder until justice is served! Reach out today; let’s discuss how together; we chart a course towards restoring dignity back into the lives affected tremendously by such despicable acts.

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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 Mettawa

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Giving expert legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Trip Accidents

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents get fair compensation for injuries and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Extending experienced legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on ensuring specialized legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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