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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking justice for nursing home abuse in South Holland, Illinois; representation by a dedicated and experienced attorney becomes vital. Carlson Bier stands as your ideal advocate. With years of intensive experience handling personal injury cases, specifically pertaining to elder care negligence, our team is well equipped to protect the rights of patients and their families alike. We pride ourselves on providing focused legal counsel paired with compassionate advocacy that gives voice to victims who are often ignored or unheard.

The unfortunate prevalence of nursing home abuses underscores the importance of firms like ours – committed not only to serving clients but also combating this dark reality lurking within our society’s most trusted institutions. Our track record speaks volumes about our competence in securing rightful compensations for victims while making sure such incidents are sufficiently penalized under Illinois law thereby creating safer elderly care environments.

At Carlson Bier, we do more than just represent you legally; we stand by you in solidarity against oppression fostering a conviction that indeed justice can be served. Trust us because your fight is ours too!

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in South Holland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the depth of trust that you place in nursing homes when it comes to the care and well-being of your loved ones. We strongly believe that all individuals deserve a safe, comfortable and dignified living environment. When this trust is violated by abuse or neglect, our experienced Illinois-based personal injury lawyers are dedicated to taking swift legal action.

Firstly, let’s delve into the nature of Nursing Home Abuse. Elder abuse can manifest in several ways like physical harm, emotional distress, financial exploitation or simply through sheer neglect. Addressing these issues requires an understanding of the different forms:

– Physical Abuse: This includes injuries such as bruises, fractures and wounds.

– Emotional Abuse: Manifests as anxiety or depression resulting from threats, humiliation or other psychological manipulation.

– Financial Exploitation: Unauthorized use of person’s financial resources or property.

– Neglect: Ignoring basic needs such as meals, medication and personal hygiene.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that abuse not only results in significant physical pain but also emotional suffering. Our primary mission is to protect clients from these harmful situations but also ensure they are compensated for their trauma.

If you suspect nursing home abuse, immediate action is crucial; failing to do so may put your loved one at risk of further harm. However, proving guilt in court isn’t straightforward without substantial evidence. That’s where Carlson Bier serves its purpose with professional conduct and extensive experience.

Our legal team will guide you through identifying signs of potential abuse:

– Unexplained Injuries

– Changes in Mental Status

– Fear or Anxiety around certain staff members

– Unusual financial transactions

The process then involves filing a formal complaint against the institution potentially violating elder rights followed by obtaining essential medical records substantiating claims about resident’s health prior to suspected abuse instances. Furthermore documentation like eyewitness testimonies prove invaluable reinforcing allegations towards misconduct by caretakers.

However stressful case proceedings might seem, remember that the Carlson Bier team is with you every step of the way. Our Illinois based attorneys have specialized skills in tackling nursing home abuse cases. Not only does our experience ensure a diligent approach to case evaluation, preparation, and trial strategy; it also enhances our ability to navigate complex bureaucratic and legal barriers.

Lastly, we deliver such services on a contingency fee basis which simply means- no recovery, no fees. It’s about making sure justice is accessible to all who need it most. At Carlson Bier, your peace of mind is more than just a goal–it’s our promise.

But how will you know if pursuing a case like this is worth your time or emotional investment? Allow us to aid you in exploring what your claim could be worth because at Carlson Bier we firmly believe that solutions are best reached through informed decisions.

By clicking the button below, not only are you taking the first crucial step towards compensation for nursing home abuse but engaging with experienced legal professionals passionately dedicated towards serving justice. Let Carlson Bier carry the weight of your legal worries so you can focus on wellness and recovery for yourself and loved ones.

Remember: Abuse should never be ignored or silently tolerated – especially when it concerns those who dedicate their lives caring for others.

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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 South Holland

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying specialist legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Extending experienced legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Fall Mishaps

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents obtain fair compensation for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring professional legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Expert in providing professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Specializing in representing persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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