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Helping you scale the hurdles of injustice, Carlson Bier is a trailblazer in nursing home abuse cases. As respected attorneys in Illinois, we offer an unrivaled focus on discerning and addressing such abuses with professionalism and empathy. Our expertise extends to various facets of nursing home abuse; be it physical, emotional, or financial maltreatment. With wide-ranging legal experience encapsulating thousands of successful resolutions for our clients across Illinois, we steadfastly hold malpractices accountable and present our client’s case incisively before the jury.

Our team tirelessly dedicates itself to ensuring that your elderly loved ones are treated with respect and dignity they justly deserve. Above all else at Carlson Bier – compassion prevails as the cornerstone upon which we structure every pursuit for justice – because nothing means more than family to us too!

Selecting us as your valuable ally delivers dedicated service armed with our strong record against neglectful institutions directly into your hands – You’re not alone anymore when confronted by nursing home abuses; choose Carlson Bier defense today!.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Park Forest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we represent individuals and families who have suffered due to nursing home abuse in Illinois. For the elders and their relatives, recognizing that nursing home abuse is happening can be a monumental task, often obscured by subtleness of its symptoms or the veil of fear surrounding the victims. Our mission as personal injury attorneys with years-long expertise in this field is ensuring that voices of these victims are heard and justice served.

Nursing home abuse presents itself in myriad ways – from physical harm to emotional torment, neglect to financial exploitation. Understandably, the signs might not always be straightforward. Physical indicators such as unexplained bruises or cuts, dramatic weight loss could hint towards an abuse case left unnoticed till now. Behavioral changes including withdrawal from social interactions or constant anxiety also underscores potential abuse scenarios which demand immediate interventions.

Healthcare workers overloaded with work or lacking appropriate skill-sets may end up resorting to negligence – leaving patients unattended for long durations or forgetting medication cycles. This neglect leads towards worse health outcomes for patients than initially predicted; basic necessities like food & hygiene ignored can become silent killers.

Financial wrongdoings encompass taking unlawful advantage over elderly people’s monetary assets via fraudulent schemes targeting bank accounts or properties; manipulated into changing wills under duress or false pretense forms another pernicious shade of elder care mistreatment that there may exist no warnings signs for.

The range of abuses occurring obscenely in nursing homes widens every single day and each scenario calls for unique legal strategies specifically tailored to achieve justice. That’s where our team at Carlson Bier comes forth unstintingly providing counsel based on comprehensive understanding of Illinois state laws instituted for safeguarding rights involved here.

• We listen: Understanding your story lays foundation stone for mounting a powerful prosecution against those responsible.

• We prepare: A meticulously planned sound legal strategy holds greatest promise towards successful litigation.

• We act: With assertive courtroom advocacy backed by robust evidence-based arguments, we pursue the justice you and your loved ones deserve.

The aftermath of acknowledging such mistreatment can be a whirlwind. Sensibly acting on all fronts – from ensuring immediate safety to legally addressing damages undergone –demands incredible strength. Yet, you don’t have to tackle these intimidating issues alone. The personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier stand beside you every step of the way for navigating through complex proceedings & thorny legal landscapes.

If there are suspicions that someone close to you is being subjected towards abuse in an Illinois nursing home environment, it’s significant not just for their welfare but also as a societal obligation to deal with this promptly head-on. Our singular target revolves around obtaining maximum possible compensation duly owed while sternly holding responsible parties accountable for such egregious misconduct.

Being handed over control back into our clients’ lives acts as our true reward; witnessing them reclaim dignity lost on account of some greedy perpetrators runs central across the philosophy backing Carlson Bier.

In this difficult time, know that Carlson Bier is here for you — ready to wield our expertise and experience relentlessly fighting against nursing home abuses plaguing Illinois communities everywhere except Park Forest specifically where we do not maintain any physical office base catering directly.

Facing up to these challenges might seem taxing & overwhelming right now – but today could mark start towards turning tides over nurse care facilities exploiting helplessness within elders placed trustingly under their guardianship.

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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 Park Forest

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending skilled legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing dedicated legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Fall Mishaps

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents receive reasonable remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Collision

Providing specialist legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Damages

Expert in offering compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Focused on representing victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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