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When it comes to nursing home abuse cases in Somonauk, Carlson Bier stands at the forefront as a strong ally for the afflicted and their families. Navigating this complex terrain can be overwhelming but we are here to support you with a high level of professionalism, compassion and understanding. We have an unwavering commitment to seek justice for victims of elder abuse. With our extensive litigation experience, in-depth knowledge of Illinois law and relentless dedication, we endeavor to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable for their actions. Specializing in personal injury law means that we focus on individual service providing personalized solutions catered specifically towards your needs. If you suspect any form of neglect or misconduct at a nursing facility has affected someone you love – emotional distress; physical harm; financial exploitation – Carlson Bier is your dependable choice targeted towards achieving favorable outcomes while upholding respect and dignity for elder lives affected by nursing home abuse violations within Somonauk vicinity. Let us assist where it counts most: protecting those who once protected us!

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Somonauk Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and are committed to championing the rights of victimized elderly residents at nursing homes. We recognize that seniors in our community deserve nothing less than respect, care, and integrity from their caregivers. Unfortunately, instances of nursing home abuse persist throughout Illinois and continue to represent a grave violation of trust for these individuals.

Our attorneys understand the special intricacies involved with issues surrounding elder care facilities. Nursing home abuse typically manifests itself in multiple forms including physical violence, excessive medication administration (more commonly known as ‘chemical restraint’), verbal or emotional mistreatment, sexual assault, financial exploitation as well as undue neglect which could exacerbate existing health conditions amid non-existent or poor living conditions.

It’s important for everyone within our community to be aware of these transgressions and act promptly when they arise:

• Physical Violence: This is usually noticeable through unexplained injuries such as bruises, fractures or burns.

• Chemical Restraints: Watch out for overly sedated behavior or unusual changes in mental status.

• Verbal & Emotional Abuse: Look for sudden changes in mood/behavior; your loved one may appear agitated, withdrawn or fearful.

• Sexual Assault: Unusual bruising around sensitive parts of the body can be an indicator.

• Financial Exploitation: Keep an eye on suspicious financial activities such as abrupt changes to their estate planning documents, unwarranted withdrawals from bank accounts or missing valuables.

• Neglect: Persistent cases of dehydration, malnutrition along with worsening health due to irregular medication intake signal neglect.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., protecting your loved ones from such detrimental circumstances stands at the forefront of our mission objectives. Our team boasts extensive experience in handling personal injury claims specifically related to nursing home abuses. We diligently work towards securing just compensation for victims subjected to these deplorable actions while being cared for by people whom they considered trustworthy.

Should you suspect your elderly loved one has fallen victim to any form of abuse while under the care of a nursing home facility, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Collaboration with our legal team will include a comprehensive review of your case and discussion regarding potential legal avenues that may be available for you.

Upon contacting our office, we would ensure thorough investigation into your allegations; establishing the breach of standard care levels by care providers is a critical component in this process. Our attorneys are skilled in navigating such sensitive situations which require tactful approach towards victims who might already feel violated or scared. We passionately advocate for their rights and demand justice on their behalf.

Fighting nursing home abuse cases predominantly revolve around two things – proof and time. Evidence collection is fundamental; keep detailed records, take photographs or videos when possible, document incidents including dates, times and names involved wherever possible. Begin these measures as soon as inconsistencies in quality and nature of care start surfacing.

Effectively addressing these issues necessitates swift legal action since Illinois enforces strict limitations on filing personal injury lawsuits; claims must often be filed within two years of discovering the abuse (although certain nuances apply). The law intends to protect citizens against breaches in standardized elderly caregiving practices.

As an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we’re steadfastly committed to providing outstanding legal services tailored uniquely towards addressing wrongful acts inflicted upon seniors who should have been under dependable professional care within nursing homes across Illinois.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we believe everyone deserves dignity, especially during what should be safe golden years spent under professional supervision. Each family struggling through such hardships merits competent representation capable of effectively presenting compelling arguments that bring light into distressing circumstances surrounding elder abuse instances.

Have you got suspicions concerning treatment received by an elderly loved one while residing at a nursing home? It’s time you take control – contact us today! Below lies a button that could provide clarity regarding how much your specific case may potentially be worth. Because at Carlson Bier, your peace of mind is our priority. We’re here to help you navigate these challenging times; providing strong legal representation that secures fair compensation and much-needed closure for victims.

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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 Collisions

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

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Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

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

Trucking Crash

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

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Specializing in offering compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

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Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

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Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

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Specializing in supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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