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When addressing the distressing issue of Nursing Home Abuse in Plainfield, it’s crucial to have expert legal representation and skilled advocates by your side. The selection indeed matters immensely. Entrust those cases to Carlson Bier. Our distinguished law firm holds a track record of successfully representing victims across Illinois concerning nursing home abuse claims, assuring that justice is rightly secured for our clients’ loved ones. Compassionate yet unyielding, we diligently fight for families affected by such devastating circumstances and effectively communicate their concerns in court. Lawyers at Carlson Bier possess extensive understanding around state-specific laws and intentionality towards each detail involved while ensuring the rights of aging individuals are rightfully protected from exploitation or harm resulting from ill-treatment within care facilities. We meticulously investigate every aspect of allegations brought before us and hold responsible parties accountable with utmost professionalism — an ethical commitment that defines our reputation statewide in these instances, making Carlson Bier a first-rate consideration as your nursing home abuse attorney group.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Plainfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing the highest form of legal counsel and representation when it comes to nursing home abuse. Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys understands the importance of preserving the rights and dignity of our senior citizens, particularly those who have been subject to abusive conditions in a nursing home environment.

Nursing home abuse can present itself in many forms; it may be physical or emotional maltreatment, neglect, financial exploitation, or even sexual abuse. We believe that understanding these variants is crucial for family members who entrust their loved ones to care facilities. It not only enables you to identify potential harm but also empowers you with the knowledge needed to take necessary action against culprits.

• Physical Abuse occurs when a resident suffers bodily harm as a result of intentional acts.

• Emotional Abuse refers to verbal or non-verbal actions that cause emotional distress or psychological trauma.

• Neglect manifests when there’s failure from caregivers towards fulfilling basic needs such as food, water and medical attention among others.

• Financial Exploitation includes illegal misappropriation, theft or deceitful control of a resident’s assets by unauthorized personnel.

• Sexual Abuse signifies non-consensual sexual contact involving residents,

If your loved one has experienced any form of maltreatment described above, immediate steps need to be taken. Document incidents thoroughly including date, time and involved staff if known; obtain copies of relevant records; alert authorities including local law enforcement and health department; seek appropriate medical or mental health intervention where required.

Often times people are worried about taking legal action against nursing homes due to fear of retribution on their loved ones still leaving within these environments. We want you rest assured knowing that Illinois law prohibits any retaliation vested upon residents reporting abuse whether directly by them or indirectly through proxies like family members.

Law firm Carlson Bier stands at the forefront championing for justice for elder abuse victims subject specifically within environments whose main agenda ought be provision traversing physical well-being, emotional wellness, and overall security. Our commitment is helping you effectively navigate this complex legal landscape ensuring compliance with all processes entailed: from filing a lawsuit, to evidence collection and potential trial.

We pride ourselves in caring deeply for our clients – both seniors subjected to abuse and their distraught families grappling with justice pursuit. Relationship forming the bedrock of our personal injury practice ensures that clients receive individual attention tailored towards suit-specific needs incorporating personalized strategies.

Determining compensation suitable in your nursing home abuse case often depends on factors these include: severity of sustained injuries; associated medical costs; impact upon resident’s quality of life post-abuse; other directly resulting losses such as pay lost due healthcare duties assumption by family members among others.

Armed with an arsenal team comprising seasoned litigators over years versed ridiculously against abusers rights passionately championed – Carlson Bier sets delivering not just compensation quest but transforming lives affected otherwise bleak circumstance into an outcome breeding empowerment back better equipped combating future recurrence similar events.

Engage us by clicking on the button below so we can begin discussing how much your case could be worth. The professionals at Carlson Bier are here to ensure every nursing home resident receives the respect, care, and legal protection they fundamentally deserve.

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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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Cycling Incidents

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Scald Traumas

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Clinical Incompetence

Extending professional legal services for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Tumble Injuries

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for damages and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Extending experienced legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Building Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to extending expert legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Demise

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Neural Harm

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