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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re seeking justice for nursing home abuse in Pittsburg, look no further than Carlson Bier. As a premier law firm specializing in personal injury cases, we have a proven track record of diligently representing victims of nursing home neglect and mistreatment. Our team is skilled at uncovering evidences of abuse: unexplained injuries, negligence, and emotional distress caused by ill-treatment in these institutions. Despite our Illinois roots, our commitment to seek justice extends beyond geographic boundaries to cities such as Pittsburg and others nationwide. We believe that every individual deserves the highest standard of care; betrayals should not go unpunished or unnoticed. That’s why Carlson Bier passionately pursues each case with an unwavering focus on securing fair compensation for damages suffered. With compassionate understanding nestled within profound legal acumen – when it comes to advocacies pertaining Nursing Home Abuse? Hands-down – your recourse lies with Carlson Bier… because here? All voices matter; especially those who need it most.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Pittsburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our exceptional team of highly-skilled personal injury attorneys specializes in advocating for those who have suffered from Nursing Home Abuse – a tragically common occurrence in Illinois. Not many are aware that according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse. Our objective is to shed light on this situation while providing effective legal support for victims.

Our deep understanding of both federal and state laws ensures that our clients’ rights get upheld with due diligence. When discussing nursing home abuse, it is important to note these critical points:

• Nursing home residents have definitive rights under Illinois law such as the right to consent or refuse treatment, participate in their care planning, keep their medical records private and more.

• There are several types of nursing home abuses like physical, sexual, emotional abuse along with neglect or exploitation which can be legally pursued.

• Proof such as medical records detailing a decline in health without explanation can substantiate an accusation.

Being informed about signs of potential nursing home abuse is crucial as well. Unexplained body wounds or bruises; sudden alterations in personality or behavior; manifest fear of a caregiver; issue involving prescribed medication; poor hygiene; uncharacteristic financial transactions: all may point towards a case of likelihood.

Acknowledging potential indications often leads people onto the path toward securing justice for their loved ones. However, navigating through this complex landscape needs professional competence and supportive counsel – exactly what we at Carlson Bier stand ready to provide.

Our modus operandi set into motion by your concern goes deeper than merely litigation against negligence – we fight for restitution which comprehensively covers emotional distress along with any other required compensations resulting from abusive actions.

Experience has taught us that institutions often fail behind well-masked fronts. Hence we take up thorough investigations reaching out directly to staff members capable of providing insights preferably undisclosed amid formal reports to catch the signs missed by most.

Further, we understand that at the epicenter of nursing home abuse cases lie the traumatic aftermaths for victims. Our experienced attorneys therefore provide robust legal support with personalized attention, compassion and care that victims need during this arduous time.

At Carlson Bier, our dedication is not limited to courtroom presentations – we work relentlessly behind closed doors acquiring detailed evidence, interviewing key individuals, reviewing documents and correspondences related to patient care or administrative practices. All these are undertaken solely for ensuring fair outcome for our clients who have already suffered enough.

We recognize how intimidating it may seem to come forward about nursing home abuse which is why our team works diligently in ensuring your comfort while pursuing justice on behalf of those unable to stand up for their own rights. With unmatched care and exceptional expertise within each nuanced facets of personal injury law, our team ensures you receive patient guidance throughout what could otherwise be an overwhelming process.

Most importantly– Carlson Bier operates under a ‘No Win – No Fee’ policy – meaning no upfront costs for you. Until victory is secured in your case, we demand no fees whatsoever as opposed to other firms levying charges regardless of success rates.

If you’ve noticed something amiss recently involving a loved one’s nursing home situation or would like further insights into how potential neglect or abuse can manifest creating painful impacts on seniors’ lives – you aren’t alone. The skilled personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier specialize in representing elderly patients who have been subjected to maltreatment in skilled nursing facilities across Illinois.

We urge all visitors scrolling through this page right now might suspect some form of nursing home misconduct contacting us immediately because every minute counts when it comes to securing justice!

Don’t let worries over “what if” tarnish possibilities against reaching out because every query met swiftly with respect towards confidentiality and genuine concern surrounding your plight allows us exploring viable options together hence paving way toward probable resolution before long.

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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 Pittsburg

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending skilled legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Slip Mishaps

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

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents gain appropriate payout for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Incident

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Brain Harms

Expert in offering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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