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When seeking legal support for cases of nursing home abuse in Mount Vernon, rely on the unrivaled expertise of Carlson Bier. As dedicated advocates against elder exploitation and neglect, this team is devoted to ensuring that your loved ones receive the utmost care and justice they deserve. Armed with extensive experience in dealing with personal injury law, the compassionate lawyers at Carlson Bier understand that each circumstance has unique challenges and sensitivities attached to it. They utilize their deep-rooted knowledge about Illinois laws to create custom-tailored strategies designed to secure your rights effectively. Fueling their commitment is an unwavering resolve aimed at eradicating all forms of negligence towards our senior generations within healthcare settings. Your trust instilled in Carlson Bier translates into a high-powered representation where every decision targets your best interests primarily. If you are unsatisfied with the treatment accorded to residents in a nursing home facility or suspect any form of abuse, turn toward valuable counsel from Carlson Bier — leading experts committed unreservedly towards presenting you victorious by achieving desired reparations legally allowed under Illinois rules.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Mount Vernon Illinois

Welcome to the online home of Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm proudly based in Illinois. As a dedicated team of legal experts, we tirelessly advocate for senior citizens or their loved ones who have been subjected to nursing home abuse. This reprehensible crime affects countless innocent lives and deeply damages the trust that families place in care facilities. Here at Carlson Bier, we fight with tenacity and compassion to uphold justice for your loved ones.

Nursing home abuse takes various forms which can be broadly categorized into emotional, physical, sexual, financial abuse and neglect. Each category represents a unique violation of human rights and dignity:

– Emotional Abuse: This includes actions such as verbal demeaning, threats, rejection or extensive periods of silence intentionally designed to cause psychological distress.

– Physical Abuse: Includes any contact aimed at causing fear, pain or harm like slapping or inappropriate use of restraints.

– Sexual Abuse: Unwanted sexual advances or even non-consensual acts carried out on the resident.

– Financial Abuse – Misusing a resident’s finances or stealing from them.

– Neglect – Failing to provide necessary basic care needs such as food, medicine and hygiene.

The victims often stay silent because they are scared or unsure how to voice their concerns. They may not even understand that what they’re experiencing is unacceptable abuse. Therefore it comes down to you; family members must acknowledge this harsh reality and be vigilant against potential signs of any form of maltreatment.

At Carlson Bier we take pride in offering compassionate yet aggressive representation for nursing home residents. Our legal team understands the specific regulations governing these delicate cases including the Nursing Home Reform Act established by Congress in 1987—a crucial piece of legislation defending each individual’s right ‘to freedom from abuse’.

As experienced personal injury lawyers based in Illinois we champion your case with persistent determination ensuring maximum compensation for undue suffering according to state laws—irrespective whether the abuse was intentional or due to negligence.

What makes us stand out is our personalized approach; we understand that each client has unique needs and circumstances. We take the time to comprehend your situation, offering comprehensive consultation before recommending legal options tailored just for you. Trust in Carlson Bier and expect innovative litigation strategies designed to maximize your chances of success.

Equally important is our commitment towards transparency—we firmly believe that a well-informed client can make the best decisions. Thus, we provide continual updates as your case progresses allaying any anxieties about the process at hand.

If you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, don’t allow another moment of suffering. Get in touch with us today! Here at Carlson Bier, standing up for justice is not merely an occupation but also our moral duty.

The journey ahead might seem daunting; nonetheless remember – you are not alone! At Carlson Bier, every single step will be taken together ensuring first-rate representation during this challenging time.

Now it’s time to move forward! Wondering what your case may be worth? Empower yourself by clicking on the button below for a confidential evaluation where we could help determine potential compensation based on past cases comparable to yours —a critical first step towards fighting back against nursing home abuse. Together let us uphold respect and dignity for those incapable of defending themselves – because they deserve nothing less.

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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 Vernon

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Extending adept legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Providing specialist legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal guidance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Slip Injuries

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for wounds and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Crash

Providing adept legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Crashes

Focused on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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