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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing daunting situations involving nursing home abuse in New Berlin, Carlson Bier emerges as an indispensable ally. Equipped with dedicated attorneys specializing in elder law, this personal injury law firm understands the intricacies surrounding these distressing cases. Legal nuances and complexities can often make determining or proving abuse challenging; however, at Carlson Bier we confidently navigate these hurdles with a place on Illinois’ legal landscape established through many victorious lawsuits championed by our competent team of lawyers. By providing compassionate communication coupled with fierce advocacy, we ensure every client receives personalized attention tailored to their circumstances—an approach that has consistently yielded practical solutions and favorable outcomes for those affected by nursing home misconduct in New Berlin. Relying on years of demonstrated success defending the rights of abused elders—dignity restored once justice is rightly served—we are your assurance when you most need it against any unspeakable acts perpetrated upon our beloved seniors within long-term care facilities. At Carlson Bier, defending from neglect is more than just profession—it’s our cause.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in New Berlin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the critical importance of protecting the rights and wellbeing of individuals placed in nursing homes across Illinois. As a team of seasoned personal injury attorneys, specializing in nursing home abuse cases, we stand determined to hold these facilities accountable for any neglect or mistreatment. Nursing home abuse is a pervasive and often unreported concern that could lead to severe physical and emotional trauma.

There are various forms of nursing home abuse—ranging from physical abuse, which includes directly inflicting pain or injury on an elderly resident, to less overt types such as psychological, sexual, financial exploitation, and outright neglect. Family members must understand that signs of this elder abuse can be subtle; perhaps manifesting as sudden weight loss or dehydration due to inadequate nutrition; bedsores signaling lackluster care; changes in personality indicative of emotional distress; unexplained injuries pointing toward potential physical violence.

It’s crucial to act swiftly at the first indication of possible wrongful conduct against your loved one in a nursing home setting. Such concerns should never be dismissed as unsubstantiated or interpreted merely as symptoms linked solely with aging. Immense value lies in comprehending what constitutes abusive behaviors within nursing homes:

• Unusual financial transactions signaling financial exploitation

• Frequent infections pointing towards unsanitary conditions

• Sudden changes in behavior indicative of emotional mistreatment

• Unexplained injuries suggesting instances of physical violence

At Carlson Bier, our personal injury attorney group remains committed to ensuring aggressive yet compassionate representation for victims whose trust has been compromised by those entrusted with their care. As diligent defenders against negligent facilities devoid of empathy towards their vulnerable residents—we offer legal expertise accompanied by emphatic understanding through careful navigation during such challenging times.

As experienced practitioners well versed with Illinois’ regulations regarding nursing home facilities including comprehensive knowledge about the specific rights bestowed upon seniors—we provide informed guidance equipping your family best in discerning appropriate actions leading ahead.

Remember that prompt action makes a significant difference, often determining the success of nursing home abuse cases—it inhibits further occurrences of neglect or ill-treatment; aids in collating robust evidence substantiating the claim and subsequently assists us negotiate best on your behalf.

Furthermore, services extended by Carlson Bier obligates no upfront costs to our clients. Our fee remains dependent only upon successful outcomes—retrieved compensations intended to address victims’ grievances encompassing pain suffered, mental trauma endured, medical expenses incurred also punitive damages aimed at deterring similar future misdemeanors flowing from such facilities.

We invite you to leverage our legal resources cultivated overtime with unmatched dedication towards preserving dignity for elderly residents across Illinois’s nursing homes. Remember that initiating legal procedures against offending care facilities not merely vindicates rights of the victimized resident but also serves as a stark deterrent shielding others potentially under threat within similar settings.

Estimated financial recoveries are necessitated by various intricacies including severity of injuries reported or negligence level proven—we could help decipher your particular case’s worth following careful scrutiny. Feel encouraged to click on the button below—it could reveal an approximate magnitude entitling due compensation pertinent to your unique situation whilst instilling confidence for further course involving justice attainment. At Carlson Bier, fighting for just reparation through earnest representation—the cornerstone of our law firm’s ethos—stands assured for each client repose faithing their cause with us.

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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 Berlin

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending expert legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Slip Injuries

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive just payout for wounds and losses.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Collision

Extending expert legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Focused on assisting patients with spine impairments, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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