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Experiencing nursing home abuse is a traumatic and deeply upsetting circumstance that requires immediate attention. The Carlson Bier law firm, recognized for protecting the dignity of aged individuals in Illinois, is devoted to addressing such distressing issues comprehensively. We are seasoned nursing home abuse attorneys committed to safeguarding the vulnerable and bringing perpetrators to justice. Our legal expertise extends throughout Illinois, including Mount Prospect where we serve victims with diligence and compassion. Even as we challenge nursing home abuses effectively on behalf of our clients in Mount Prospect, our physical office remains located only within premises authorized by Illinois law. At Carlson Bier, we believe no one should suffer silently from neglect or mistreatment under any circumstances—least of all those living within care facilities entrusted with their wellbeing. That’s why every case resolves through our keen eye for detail; uncompromising dedication towards establishing accountability; tireless pursuit of appropriate compensation—signifying us as unparalleled advocates against nursing home abuse.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Mount Prospect Illinois

Ensuring safety and dignity of senior citizens who reside in nursing homes is not just a moral obligation, but it’s also reaffirmed by the Illinois law. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to upholding the rights of those who may face neglect or abuse in such settings. We fight diligently if your loved one has experienced harm due to negligent care in an Illinois-based nursing home.

Nursing Home Abuse takes many forms; unfortunately, it’s all too often that these deplorable acts go unnoticed or unreported resulting in tragic ramifications for our aging population. Some key signs of neglect or abuse include sudden weight loss, unexplained bruises or cuts, frequent infections, bedsores, emotional withdrawal among others.

• Sudden changes in behavior: If you observe abnormal changes in your loved one’s behavior such as withdrawal symptoms from regular activities or companionship with others at their facility, this could be a red flag pointing towards possible abuse.

• Unusual injuries: Repeated falls causing fractures or other injuries including cuts and large bruises – especially where explanations are insufficient– calls for immediate investigation into potential negligence.

• Poor hygiene: A significant indicator of quality care involves routine assistance with personal grooming and cleanliness. Consequently, noticeable decline in physical appearance can signify a lapse within caregiving duties.

At Carlson Bier, we understand firsthand how devastating this scenario can be as its impact extends beyond the victim to affect family members as well. Our legal professionals draw from extensive experience spanning countless cases regarding nursing home abuse statewide providing tailored strategies for each case.

Should a situation arise hinting towards any form of Nursing Home Abuse, immediate attention should be given toward seeking appropriate medical counseling while simultaneously contacting authorities alongside trusted legal counsel to protect your legal rights efficiently.

Remember — There’s important value behind engaging the services of skilled Personal Injury Attorneys like our team at Carlson Bier when faced with possible negligence on part of nursing home staff causing distress both mentally and physically.

In Illinois, each Nursing Home Abuse case is approached with meticulous care in gathering evidence, making clear the chain of events that led to injury or abuse, highlighting applicable laws involved while vigorously representing your loved one- aimed ultimately at procuring deserved compensation for endured suffering.

Retaining Carlson Bier translates into having an effective representative safeguarding your rights against negligent parties from early stages through conclusion of a case – ensuring you gain peace of mind amidst complex legal procedures.

Efforts made by our professional team aim to recover damages for medical bills related to physical injuries resulting from neglectful acts, pain and suffering endured alongside any punitive damages arising when gross negligence can be demonstrated effectively. In some instances where wrongful death occurred due to nursing home abuse or neglect; our dedicated lawyers strive towards recovering rightful compensation on behalf of decedent’s family commensurate with losses sustained.

Remember—the very purpose behind establishing and enforcing laws surrounding Nursing Home Abuse within Illinois exists primarily as deterrents against harmful conduct. Offenders should face full accountability for causing harm intentionally or through gross negligence thereby setting precedent dissuading similar behavior in future.

Our compassionate team at Carlson Beir assures personal attention paired with aggressive representation dedicated toward securing justice promptly – reassuring affected families they are not alone during such tough times. Let us stand by you as we battle collectively all forms of elder abuse within Illinois-based nursing homes keeping their well-being preserved always.

Being aware of the signs of elder abuse can literally save lives so do keep this information handy and act immediately if you suspect anything untoward happening involving someone close within a nursing home facility. Don’t stay silent – reach out to professionals immediately. As leading experts in Personal Injury law across Illinois, we urge anyone who suspects that an elderly loved one might be suffering from neglect or abuse in a nursing home setting to contact us without delay.

Finally, it’s worth noting how important potential damage figures truly are toward deciding whether pursuing legal action is worthwhile. Press the button below to discover exactly how much your case might be worth. Legal consultation comes obligation-free and might bring forth vital insights, in effect guiding families even clearer towards justice for suffering loved ones.

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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 Mount Prospect

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving professional legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Extending specialist legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for hurts and damages.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Accident

Providing expert legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Expert in providing compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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