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When nursing home abuse incidents occur in Rockdale, Carlson Bier stands as a stalwart defender of justice. Our law firm specializes in personal injury cases with an emphasis on Nursing Home Abuse, delivering unrivaled expertise and diligent representation to victims and their families. Navigating the intricacies of such emotionally charged lawsuits requires a tenacious yet compassionate team—two strengths at the core of our operations. Understanding that each case is unique, we handle every narrative meticulously to maximize compensation for suffering sustained due to negligence or intentional harm within care facilities. Driven by Illinois regulations aimed at safeguarding senior citizens’ rights and dignity, we make it our mission to hold nursing homes accountable for any lack or lapse in adequate service delivery that amounts to abuse. Choosing Carlson Bier guarantees profound domain knowledge combined with relentless pursuit of fair legal recourse – all oriented towards achieving closure and reparation for you or your loved one’s trauma from abuse within nursing home settings—a characteristic making us not just an option but a best consideration as your Nursing Home Abuse attorney.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Rockdale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are widely recognized for our advocacy and unparalleled representation in personal injury law, especially nursing home abuse cases. As a renowned Illinois-based personal injury attorney group, our mission is to ensure justice is served to those who have suffered harm due to negligence or ill-treatment while under the care of others.

In recent times, Nursing Home Abuse has become alarmingly prevalent causing immense hardship and distress for both victims and their families. The term encompasses any form of mistreatment in a residential facility that harms an elderly person physically, psychologically or financially. Hallmark signs include unexplained injuries, sudden behavioural changes, emotional withdrawal or unusual financial transactions.

When selecting a nursing home for your loved one, it is imperative you understand residents’ rights protected by state laws:

• Per statute 210 ILCS 45/2-101 every resident has the right to be free from abuse or neglect.

• According to legislation in 210 ILCS 45/2-103 they should receive appropriate medical treatment with adequate supervision.

• Furthermore per clause in 210 ILCS 45/3-601 no resident should undergo unjustified physical restraint.

We at Carlson Bier specialize in representing vulnerable seniors who fell victim to such improprieties. Our expert attorneys carry out meticulous investigations using state-of-the-art technology and collaborate with specialists across various domains revealing vital evidence supporting your case. Consequently enhancing the credibility of your claim thereby ensuring maximum compensation due unto you.

Recognizing abuse can be daunting given its subtle nature. We strongly urge anyone suspecting foul play to look for these red flags:

• Unusual weight loss or malnutrition not related directly to an illness

• Bedsores or pressure ulcers

• Falls, fractures or head injuries without plausible explanation

• Infections obtained within the facility

Timely intervention can often lead towards halting further damage whilst securing proper care for the suffering individual immediately.

Our team’s robust track record displays an unprecedented history of verdicts and settlements favoring our clients. In a compassionate yet aggressive approach, we strive for comprehensive compensation encompassing all tangible and intangible damages that your family has endured due to nursing home abuse. This includes medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment or loss of consortium.

Carlson Bier’s reputation speaks volumes concerning our commitment to victims of personal injury in Illinois. Though strategically headquartered at 316 N Michigan Ave Suite # 910, Chicago IL 60601 we are readily available across the Prairie State providing exceptional legal services tailored for you such as free consultation and contingency-based representation meaning you only pay us if and when we succeed with your case.

The decision to entrust your injured loved ones’ case to us is one borne out of trust, a virtue we hold dear in repayment by taking on this battle as if it were ours to bear. Regardless of complex litigation involved or the magnitude of scrutiny required, rest assured Carlson Bier will unwaveringly stand by you throughout this difficult journey pursuing justice relentlessly and diligently till the end.

It is pivotal that anyone suspecting any form of nursing home abuse consult with a professional attorney immediately ensuring best possible outcomes while safeguarding victim rights guaranteed under Illinois laws. Your hesitations today might inadvertently contribute towards nurturing an abusive environment tomorrow.

Remember— You have every right to ask questions about suspicious care patterns received by loved ones behind closed doors at their residential facility.

Make Today Count! Take action against Nursing Home Abuse by clicking on the button below now. Find out how much your case can be worth with Carlson Bier—an assertive advocacy within turbulent times moving swiftly yet legally towards delivering justice where deserved restoring peace among shattered lives within Illinois.

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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 Rockdale

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving expert legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal support to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Fall and Trip Incidents

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on aiding clients of car accidents secure appropriate compensation for harms and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Offering experienced legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to extending dedicated legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Committed to defending patients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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