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At Carlson Bier, we are staunch advocates for victims of nursing home abuse. We understand the anguish and fear that come with discovering a loved one has been mistreated in a setting meant to ensure their health and well-being. Our committed legal team fights diligently to bring justice to those affected by this terrible reality. Drawing on seasoned expertise in handling personal injury cases across Illinois, we have accrued significant victories against ruthless abusers within elder care facilities. You might be feeling powerless right now, but hiring Carlson Bier puts power back into your hands because we know every facet of nursing home abuse law inside out. Whether it’s physical harm or emotional distress caused due to negligence or outright maltreatment, our attorneys stand ready to help families get the accountability they deserve while protecting seniors’ rights and dignity at all times.

Choose us; let’s battle together against any form of nursing home abuse you face today in New City.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in New City Illinois

The Carlson Bier law firm stands as one of Illinois’ leading authorities in personal injury and elder law, steadfastly advocating for those who have been victims of nursing home abuse. Our legal experts specialize in cases involving elderly malpractice, taking a nuanced and compassionate approach to ensure justice prevails. Caregivers with ill intentions or negligent institutions should not get away with causing harm to our loved ones.

Nursing home abuse could take many forms: emotional, sexual and physical abuses are the most common types, but healthcare fraud and financial exploitation also fall under this heartbreaking umbrella. Each form entails its distinct challenges when it comes to collecting evidence and pursuing litigation. Elderly people may not always be capable enough physically or medically speaking, to communicate any instances of mistreatment; sometimes they might fear retaliation from abusive caregivers if they do speak up.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier thoroughly understand these hindrances and have vast resources deployed towards preserving the rights of senior citizens across Illinois. We believe that every case is unique just like each individual client involved – thus we provide personalized service tailored specifically for your situation.

Key features about our dedicated services include:

• Extensive understanding of Illinois Law

• Decades of experience navigating complex personal injury lawsuits

• Case by case personalised strategy development

• Compassionate yet aggressive representation

Common signs that should prompt an investigation into potential nursing home abuse encompass unexplained injuries such as bruises or cuts, sudden mood changes or depression, fearful behavior around caregivers, unexpected weight loss due to possible neglect, consistent lack of cleanliness around the individual’s living space amongst others. In an unfortunate event where you notice some alarming signals suggestive of nursing home abuse happening to a family member or a friend – reach out immediately!

Here at Carlson Bier, we offer punitive damages in addition to compensation for medical bills after proofs establish that a nursing establishment indeed violated standard care protocols causing harmful effects on residents intentionally or negligently. The more egregious the neglect or abuse, the higher these punitive damages tend to be.

Seeking legal help at the earliest should be a priority because each day spent waiting can bring additional hardship for your loved one. The moment you begin suspecting foul play – turn towards Carlson Bier. We can help guide an investigation while ensuring patient privacy laws are rigorously maintained during the process. It’s essential that evidentiary materials get collected promptly before older adults’ health conditions worsen making them unable to testify or their memory fades.

Understanding how daunting it may feel to address nursing home abuse, we assure you complete support every step of the way at Carlson Bier from initiating investigation through hearing hearings and if need be, appeals as well. Trust our expertise in elder law for respecting aged individuals’ rights and securing compensation for any pain caused by negligent actions of a caregiver or facility.

We offer free consultations — enabling potential clients to access legal prowess without having financial worries cloud their judgment. To explore full-service representation options for your case across a wide range of personal injuries with special emphasis on elder abuse, consider connecting with us today.

Remember, laws exist for protecting vulnerable elderly people living within care facilities across Illinois— don’t allow fear or uncertainty stop you from seeking justice when nursing home abuse occurs!

Take action now; stand up against those who take advantage of society’s most defenseless members! Begin by exploring how much your case could potentially be worth. Click on the button below right away and let us aid you in unveiling appropriate compensation owed due to malicious intentions causing suffering and distress among innocent seniors residing under what should have been compassionate caregiving settings provided by responsible institutions rather than exploiters camouflaged as caregivers. Stand up; fight back; choose Carlson Bier—the unyielding advocate for abused elders within Illinois.

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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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Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Slip Injuries

Specialist in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Construction Site Accidents

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Expert in providing professional legal services for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Focused on representing patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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