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Carlson Bier is a premier law firm, dedicated to championing the rights of nursing home abuse victims in Northfield. We understand that entrusting the care of your loved ones to nursing homes requires tremendous faith and when such trust is breached, it can create untold distress. Our esteemed team specializes in handling instances of Nursing Home Abuse with compassion and utmost professionalism. Whether physical harm or emotional trauma has been inflicted on your dear ones, we commit unwavering dedication to seeking justice for them. We’re adept at navigating complex Illinois nursing home laws ensuring you receive deserved compensation without delay. Our expert attorneys stand out for their excellent client service and impressive track record making Carlson Bier an optimal choice for residents of Northfield facing Nursing Home Abuse cases. Turn to us – our wisdom serves as your strength amidst such challenging times because at Carlson Bier, we view every case from a humane perspective and hold ourselves accountable towards securing not just legal victory but also personal solace.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Northfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your safety and well-being are our primary concern. We extend our legal expertise to represent victims of Nursing Home Abuse across Illinois with confidence and authority. As a premier personal injury law firm in the state, we stress the importance of understanding the various facets that encapsulate nursing home abuse; knowledge truly is power.

Nursing home abuse can manifest itself in many ways – physical harm, financial exploitation, emotional infliction, or even neglectful care. Below you will find several key points to understand what constitutes this type of maltreatment:

• Physical Abuse – This refers to any non-accidental use of force against an elderly person that results in physical pain or injury.

• Emotional Abuse – In this case, caregivers can cause distress by means of verbal assaults, threats, intimidation or continual humiliation.

• Financial Exploitation – Often under the radar and unrecognized until it’s too late; involves unauthorized use of an elderly person’s funds or property.

• Neglect – Intentional exclusion from basic needs like food, water, shelter while also withholding much-needed medical care.

Our experience as personal injury lawyers ensures us to not only recognize these offenses but brings about justice for those disenfranchised residents unjustly suffering within their ‘safe’ confines.

The Carlson Bier commitment is anchored upon two values: education and action. We provide resources for family members to identify signs of misconduct. Unexplained injuries initiating hospital visits, behavioral changes such as withdrawal or depression along with frequent arguments between caregiver and senior citizen could potentially indicate abuse is taking place. Furthermore noticing sudden financial disparities or poor hygiene conditions requires immediate attention too.

Illinois recognizes all forms of vulnerability faced by seniors entrusting themselves to nursing homes should be safeguarded at all costs and we support this responsibility with relentless dedication.

Carlson Bier’s prowess lies within staunch representation aimed at delivering justice swiftly whereas helping where needed most through brokering settlements covering medical expenses, compensation for pain and suffering as well as punitive damages to ensure no recurrence transpires.

Honing onto our years of experience we’ve understood cases pertaining to nursing home abuse call forth immediate action and are complex in nature which requires unequivocal access to comprehensive legal counsel. Hence, we extend our assistance 24/7 wherein you can reach out anytime and take control back into your hands.

Our promise is simple: Protect your loved ones from malevolent treatment without any monetary burdens holding you back. Drawing upon decades of collective experience within the realm of personal injury law, Carlson Bier provides exacting service focused on achieving outstanding results for our clients with a keen eye aiming at advocates’ accountability.

Major strides have been made regarding protection laws within this sector and it’s vitally important that victims have full awareness of their rights ensuring they aren’t violated again. Our firm endorses the state’s stringent rules making certain unwarranted sufferings don’t echo further.

Take the first step towards defending what rightfully belongs to you by reaching out to us; begin reclaiming justice. You deserve peace of mind when entrusting the care of your cherished ones into an institution meant for provision not deprivation.

At Carlson Bier, we say enough is enough! No more silent torment, no more encrusted exploitation – just pure legal help whereby those responsible pay for their misdeeds against defenseless citizens requiring protection under Illinois Law.

Knowing what lies ahead entails embracing actions today instead of resorting to it when conditions go south tomorrow – Arm yourself with knowledge alongside our support leading justice being served while helping prevent potential future misconducts too.

Please remember each case is unique & warrants meticulous scrutiny enabling extraction of maximum possible benefits from a claim filed subsequent to culmination insinuated through varying forms of nursing home abuse!

Allow us at Carlson Bier be your beacon amidst tempestuous times facilitating right over might all the time sparking progression where regression doesn’t hold a place anymore!

This is our solemn guarantee to you at Carlson Bier— where your fight for justice becomes ours. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Stand tall with us today and let’s bring about the change we seek.

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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 Northfield

Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving expert legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing expert legal representation for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying specialist legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Fall & Slip Accidents

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents secure just remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring professional legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on providing expert legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Harm

Specializing in representing victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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