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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier, your trusted advocate for nursing home abuse cases in Illinois, understands the severity and urgency of these issues. We endeavor to uphold the rights of our clients with remarkable diligence and unwavering dedication. With deep-seated experience under our belt, we are committed to ensuring that victims of nursing home maltreatment receive fair treatment under Illinois law. Our tenacious team works tirelessly on behalf of families dealing with such unfortunate circumstances; meticulously seeking justice while providing compassionate counsel is at the heart of what we do here at Carlson Bier.Our fierce negotiation skills coupled with an extensive understanding of these specific legal complexities allow us to create impactful solutions for our clients. When it comes to tackling Nursing Home Abuse cases in and around Round Lake area or across Illinois, your best bet lies beyond question- with Carlson Bier.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Round Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we hold a profound commitment to helping victims of Nursing Home Abuse navigate the complex legal landscape to seek justice and compensation. This pervasive issue, unfortunately found in many care homes across Illinois, can manifest in numerous forms–from physical harm and emotional torment to financial exploitation. Choosing the right personal injury attorney is an essential step towards effectively addressing this menacing problem.

Renowned for sound professional judgment and relentless dedication, our team at Carlson Bier is particularly proficient in handling cases related to Nursing Home Abuse. To provide you with valuable insight into this formative focus area of our practice, below are vital facets associated with nursing home abuse:

– **Types of Nursing Home Abuse:** This can encompass physical abuse causing bodily harm; emotional abuse leading to mental distress; sexual assault or harassment; neglect leading to decreased quality of life; and financial fraud resulting in monetary losses.

– **Recognizing signs of abuses:** Family members must be vigilant about indicators such as unexplained bruises or wounds, sudden behavioural changes, fear or anxiety around certain staff members, unsanitary living conditions and suspicious financial transactions.

– **Reporting and Documenting Abuse:** Reporting suspected abuse promptly is crucial—not only for stopping ongoing maltreatment but also for building a persuasive case. Detailed logs of events along with photographic evidence if possible can add strength to your claims.

– **Legal Remedies**: The law provides robust protection against such grievances including—compensation for medical expenses incurred, pain and suffering endured and punitive damages meant to discourage perpetrators from repeating their actions.

Regardless of how complicated these scenarios might seem initially , each victim holds rights that deserve unwavering protection. Consequently, our primary objective at Carlson Bier goes beyond simply securing rightful compensation—it lies equally in upholding dignity and ensuring prospective prevention.

With us on your side – you can expect complete transparency regarding case progress coupled with insightful advice based on decades-long experience practicing personal injury law across Illinois. Our knowledgeable attorneys meticulously sift through each case detail, crafting a tailored plan to enhance chances toward favourable outcomes.

While we ardently celebrate the victories that stand as evidence of our competence and dedication, what truly fuels our attorneys’ zeal is their inherent commitment towards representing those facing dire circumstances with poise and sensitivity. Our team relentlessly pushes boundaries so our clients can step into their inalienable right to justice armed with understanding and confidence.

At Carlson Bier, we believe firmly in promoting informed decision making over precarious uncertainty among clients. Hence, we devote significant time for consultations that provide you an opportunity to discuss your concerns freely, helping us understand your specific situation better – thus allowing us craft a strategy aptly framing your unique narrative within the confines of Illinois law.

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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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Pedal Cycle Collisions

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Thermal Wounds

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Hospital Misconduct

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Items Fault

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Elder Neglect

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Tumble & Fall Incidents

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Infant Traumas

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents get just compensation for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Accident

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Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in delivering specialized legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

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Spine Trauma

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