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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we firmly stand against the abuse of vulnerable individuals in nursing homes. It is our mission to diligently and rigorously fight for justice for victims or families impacted, in Palos Hills and beyond. Our deep grasp of Illinois laws concerning elder care mandates helps us skillfully navigate these complex issues as we strive to safeguard your loved ones’ rights. Over the years, we have successfully represented countless clients seeking lawful retribution from abusive practices within their residential facilities. As seasoned Nursing Home Abuse attorneys at law that pride ourselves on personalized attention and aggressive representation when it matters most, choosing Carlson Bier aligns you with a formidable ally proficiently adept at handling such significant situations within legal contexts. Our pre-eminent law firm works tirelessly toward ensuring dignity is upheld for those entrusted into care facilities by guiding you through every step of the process seamlessly while sensitively unearthing all relevant aspects required to build a compelling case.”

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Palos Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have a team of expert personal injury attorneys dedicated to seeking justice for those under the disturbing grip of nursing home abuse in Illinois. As a leading law firm primarily focused on personal injury cases, our lawyers utilize their wide-ranging legal knowledge and expertise to advocate tirelessly for clients who are victims of such adverse situations.

Nursing home abuse is tragically common throughout the United States, and Illinois is no exception in this grim picture. This act embodies several forms ranging from physical violence and neglect to emotional mistreatment and financial exploitation; unfortunately hidden in plain sight sometimes.

• Physical Abuse: This type manifests as intentional infliction of pain or harm on the elderly residents which can range from hitting, slapping, kicking to improper restraint methods.

• Emotional Abuse: Any form of verbal or non-verbal action that leads to mental anguish constitutes emotional abuse.

• Neglect: Often overlooked, neglect refers to caregiver’s failure in providing necessary services like medication administration or help with daily tasks – bathing, eating etc.

• Financial Exploitation: Unscrupulously taking advantage of an elder’s financial resources falls under this category.

These natures of nursing home abuse warrant immediate attention not just from family members but also from law enforcement authorities. Awareness about one’s rights pertaining to these matters makes all the difference here – it empowers people against falling prey to such heinous activities while society works towards prevention mechanisms.

Our patient-first approach at Carlson Bier has led us down a path where we passionately strive toward ensuring elders live their twilight years without fear or discomfort caused by abusive behaviors. We comprehend how paramount trust within care-receiver relationship is and hence work relentlessly toward restoring that faith midst darker times.

In accordance with Illinois’ stringent laws regarding elderly citizens’ protection rights coupled with additional federal regulations earned over decades defending senior citizens’ dignity acts as our vital armor in every battle ground—courtroom. Our priority lies in making sure that justice is served and providing our clients the reassurance that they’re not alone in their fight.

Since every case we encounter is unique, we meticulously devise personalized strategies to tackle them optimally. Our team relentlessly pursues truth while ensuring complete transparency throughout the process. Well-established relationships with esteemed healthcare providers, forensic experts, economists and life care planners assist us in further reinforcing each client’s claim.

Allowing us to help you means placing trust in our abilities – which we assure won’t be misplaced. We work on a contingency basis; meaning you would only pay us if we secure compensation for your loved one’s ordeal–a proof of our confidence behind your case

Our online portal allows easy communication avoiding any possible obstacles like physical distances or unfriendly office hours and grants you direct access to progress reports on your case at all times. We believe clear conversational channels alleviate stress during such testing episodes considerably.

Living through nursing home abuse is certainly tormenting but recognizing it as an opportunity to stand against this rampant problem can change numerous lives potentially even save them. Experience teaches discipline – let yours guide you towards impending victory.

To understand how Carlson Bier can help you navigate through these murky waters, click on the button below to find out just how much your case may be worth, bringing some closure amidst turmoil by holding wrongdoers accountable and prevent potential exploitation of other trusting elderly patients seeking care from abusive entities.

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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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Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying expert legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Extending experienced legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents gain just payout for wounds and harm.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Crash

Extending adept legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Building Crashes

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Committed to providing compassionate legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

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Focused on assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure redress.

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