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Experiencing elder abuse within nursing homes is an unbearable ordeal that requires immediate legal intervention. As caring about your rights and well-being adheres to the principal mission of Carlson Bier, let us assist you in this challenging period through our specialized expertise in dealing with nursing home abuse cases. Our unwavering commitment lies in upholding justice for victims by offering meticulous analysis and tireless representation, striving to bring restorative justice within reach. With decades of combined experience under our belts, we possess a rich understanding of Illinois’s legislation on elder care facilities; hence you can trust us confidently as knowledgeable liaisons navigating the intricate legal landscape together with you. At Carlson Bier, every voice matters – we listen empathetically and act decisively because securing rightful compensation for your distressing experiences is essential to us. As compassionate advocates from Illinois who understand these traumatic circumstances’ complexities, consider relying on Carlson Bier’s impeccable track record to illuminate these dark instances towards setting things right again.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in New Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois with a keen focus on nursing home abuse cases. We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect at all stages of their lives. Unfortunately, the growing issue of nursing home abuse is one that can no longer be ignored or underestimated.

Nursing home abuse consists of various kinds of mistreatment including physical assault, emotional harm, financial exploitation, neglect, and sexual assault inflicted upon older adults residing in nursing homes. The statistics surrounding this widespread problem are shocking – it’s estimated that nearly 5 million elderly Americans are victims each year.

It may surprise some people to learn just how diverse the manifestations of abuse can become:

• Physical Abuse: This represents the intentional act causing injuries or pain such as hitting, pushing or even improper use of drugs.

• Emotional Abuse: Inducing pain through psychological means like humiliation, threats and isolation from others.

• Financial Exploitation: Illegally mismanaging or using an elderly person’s funds, assets or property.

• Sexual Assault: Any type of non-consensual sexual contact.

• Neglect: Refusal or failure to fulfill obligations tied to an elder’s care resulting in harm.

At Carlson Bier we strive to help our clients understand these complexities surrounding nursing home abuses. Our legal experts ensure that anyone who has been impacted by this form of maltreatment gets the justice they rightly deserve.

One critical aspect when considering legal action for suspected nursing home abuse is evidence gathering. You will need medical reports showing unexplained injuries like fractures, bruises or wounds. Other vital materials include bank statements highlighting unauthorized transactions; testimonies from eyewitnesses could also prove valuable. Even prolonged patterns which demonstrate abandonment- looking gaunt due to malnutrition for example- should never be neglected during your evidence compilation process

We’ve also learned firsthand just how emotionally taxing such incidents can prove especially for family members witnessing loved ones’ suffering. As such, our experts can provide support and counsel for these instances ensuring that you are not alone in your fight against elder abuse.

Seeking justice isn’t just about punishing the wrongdoer but also getting compensation to cover medical bills, emotional distress and other related costs. This is where we come in – our skilled team of attorneys at Carlson Bier prides itself on aggressive advocacy hence guaranteeing that victims of nursing home abuse get ample recompense for their sufferings.

Filing lawsuits serves another significant purpose as well – it creates an environment of accountability within nursing homes thus preventing future acts from occurring. Culprits will face hefty criminal penalties like imprisonment or economic sanctions which dissuades others from pursuing similar destructive paths.

In championing this cause, we continue to stand unwaveringly with victims of nursing home abuse and their families throughout Illinois. It’s essential for us at Carlson Bier as personal injury lawyers to educate ourselves continuously so that we can share comprehensive information regarding outcomes, recent developments plus protective measures surrounding these types of cases.

Lastly, the temptation may often be prevalent to simply bear this burden and move on quietly either due to shame or fear; however, everyone deserves justice especially those rendered vulnerable by frailty during their golden years. Don’t let silent acceptance turn you into a helpless bystander caught up in the cruel reality generated by nursing home abuses!

Let’s take an essential first step together towards understanding what your case could potentially amount to in financial terms. Click the button below right now and discover how much it might be exactly worth– because absolutely no one deserves maltreatment at any stage in life! Remember: Every case is unique therefore only engaging directly with us guarantees accurate evaluations based upon actual specifics surrounding each incident uniquely

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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 New Athens

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing expert legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Extending specialist legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents secure equitable remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring experienced legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Damages

Specializing in providing expert legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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