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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the domain of law firms that specialize in nursing home abuse cases, Carlson Bier has set its standard. Defending victim rights with utmost commitment and providing legal guidance is part of our dedication to Plano residents. Recognized for diligence and exceptional service, Carlson Bier’s expertise aligns perfectly with understanding the complexities involved in nursing home abuse litigations. Carefully navigating proceedings, we strive to secure rightful justice for victims enduring neglect or ill-treatment within their care facilities. Our personalized approach ensures each case receives meticulous assessment followed by an assertive response against abusers who infringe on your loved ones’ dignity while at these establishments. Amongst multiple attorney groups available today, choosing us at Carlson Bier implies partnering up with seasoned professionals holding a successful track record across Illinois – whose mission resonates unparalleled client-support immersed in empathy and responsibility towards sensitive Nursing Home Abuse matters.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Plano Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are proud to represent and passionately advocate for victims of nursing home abuse throughout Illinois. Nursing home abuse is a profoundly unsettling issue that unfortunately plagues numerous vulnerable adults residing in care facilities each year. With our proven track record and expertise in the field, we strive to ensure justice is served for both victims and their families.

As personal injury attorneys, we deal extensively with different forms of nursing home abuses. These include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect by nurses or staff members, financial exploitation and healthcare fraud. It’s essential to understand these types so that signs can be recognized, reported and subsequently stopped as early as possible.

– Physical Abuse: Look out for unexplained bruises or injuries resembling restraint marks on your loved ones.

– Emotional/Psychological Abuse: Watch for sudden changes in behavior which may indicate bullying or tormenting by staff.

– Sexual Abuse: Inappropriate relations between staff members and residents constitute this form of abuse.

– Neglect: Often signaled by poor nutrition, untreated medical conditions, lack of hygiene maintenance etc.

– Exploitation: Illegal/ unauthorized usage of a resident’s assets or funds amounts to financial exploitation.

– Healthcare Fraud

Fraudulent activities from care providers such as double billing for service provided also falls under this category.

Our law firm relentlessly fights against every instance of such breaches because everyone deserves excellent healthcare without having to grapple with external fears around safety concerns. Over the years at Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we’ve successfully navigated complex regulation entanglements characterizing most nursing home abuse cases. Our aim has been singular – bringing culpable parties to justice while compensating victims adequately.

While providing legal support during these unpleasant situations certainly counts as a bulk part of our job,it isn’t limited only till there.By imparting knowledge about rights,the avenues available to them when those rights are violated,a substantial contribution towards bystander awareness is being made. Understanding, after all, is the primary step towards effective prevention and it’s here where we lend our expertise to help guide you.

We believe in equipping families with necessary information they need in spotting these signs early – giving them the power and confidence to take swift, appropriate action. Additionally, we provide assistance to those who wish to initiate a formal complaint against any care-giving facility along with the filing of lawsuits if required.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we realize how daunting it might be to confront such shocking instances of abuse. We understand that entrusting your loved ones’ health and wellbeing into someone else’s care only for that trust to be violated can be heartrending. That’s why our firm strives not just for financial compensation but more importantly emotional closure for victims and their families – because some things simply cannot be quantified monetarily.

Discovering nursing home abuse requires courage but addressing it legally mandates strength. Our personal injury attorneys walk you step by step through this overwhelming process while maintaining open lines of communication ensuring that you’re always on top of developments about your case.

Realizing that you or your elderly family member has been a victim in an elder care facility may leave you feeling endless despair. However, remember – You Are Not Alone! At Carlson Bier, our team will fight tirelessly till justice is served while extending unwavering support during what could undeniably be a traumatic time in life.

Believe us when we say – no form of nursing home abuse should go unaddressed nor unaccounted for; every action counts!

To explore the viability & potential worth of your case or seek further guidance pertaining nursing home abuses,get started by clicking on the button below.Our immensely dedicated legal team across Illinois stand united waiting eagerly to extend rightful assistance,because everyone deserves peace.At Carlson Bier,your peace and safety count as much as ours,it indeed does!

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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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Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying professional legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Misconduct

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents get fair settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Incident

Offering professional legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Committed to extending specialized legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

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Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

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Focused on supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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