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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is a formidable force in the courtroom, keenly dedicated to protecting the rights of elderly individuals subjected to nursing home abuse. Armed with extensive experience and renowned expertise, our group has set multiple precedents in this specialized field of law throughout Vermont. We understand how destructive nursing home mistreatment can be – emotionally, physically, and mentally – for the victims and their families alike. As your trusted legal allies, we diligently seek justice against those culpable for such disgraceful acts of negligence or misconduct with unyielding intensity. No matter how daunting or complex a case may seem, we are committed to holding these institutions accountable while ensuring redressal for our clients’ grievances.

At Carlson Bier you have access to robust legal representation built on compassion and determination—a beacon of hope battling every facet of institutionalized indignity felt by elders in nursing homes across Vermont.

Trust us when your loved ones need it most; let us amplify their voice that echoes through courtrooms till their call finds solidarity and they regain dignity—because at Carlson Bier every effort counts towards safeguarding humanity from perversion such as elder abuse. Your fight becomes ours—the fight against Nursing Home Abuse: A battle best fought together!

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Vermont Illinois

As the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier, our expertise spans across various fields of personal injury law. One area in which we specialize is Nursing Home Abuse – a sensitive and complex domain that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Our dedicated team of attorneys in Illinois stand ready to support victims and their families who have experienced such maltreatment.

Nursing home abuse takes many forms; it doesn’t only involve physical violence but encompasses emotional abuse, sexual assault, financial exploitation, and intentional or unintentional negligence. Recognizing the signs early can be crucial in seeking justice for your loved ones.

• Physical abuse signs could include unexplained injuries like bruises or fractures.

• Emotional abuse may manifest through sudden changes in behavior or depression.

• A sudden lack of communication from a nursing home can be synonymous with potential neglect.

• Altered financial statements might indicate financial exploitation at play.

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexity surrounding these cases and the level of trust clients place into our hands when seeking transparency and rightful compensation on behalf of their loved ones. We pledge to navigate every case with detailed investigation, consultation with medical experts if necessary, empathy-driven representation and dedication unmatched by any other law firm.

We stick steadfastly by those who’ve had confidence shattered by entities once trusted to provide care to those most vulnerable in society. Through perseverance and determination in litigation procedures, utilizing federal Acts —like The Nursing Home Reform Act (1987)—established specifically for such circumstances as guiding compasses towards justice attained; we work tirelessly ensuring no stone remains unturned throughout entire process hoping to heal some pain caused so far while securing a safer future for all residents involved going forward after such traumatic experiences endured already. We make sure your voice gets heard!

With years stringed under our belts fighting similar battles against injustice within elderly homes experiencing elderly abuses nationally around Illinois State mostly but not exclusive; we bring high value representing individuals subject to nursing home maltreatment. We not just fight tooth for nail every step along the path toward justice you deserve; we’ll also help mediate between families throughout processes guiding them through such challenging times while ensuring they’re kept updated on case developments at all moments too.

Here at Carlson Bier, we have no delusions about how devastating nursing home abuse can be – both for victims and their loved ones alike who bear witness. When it comes to finding a lawyer capable of grappling with rather complex dynamics present within this legal realm; you simply cannot afford setbacks that could risk having cases dismissed without restitution deserved – Choose us!

Our unwavering commitment towards seeking and attaining rightful justice represents one major facet characterizing our exceptional track record noted clearly by satisfied clients past too thrilled with results achieved thanking us for pulling through during some of the toughest times in life even when things seemed bleak! Now is your turn – Let’s work together bringing closure so healing can begin thereafter soonest possible serving as another excellent success story adding onto our growing tally.

Owing our expertise in personal injury law, especially related to Nursing Home Abuse, allow us to evaluate your situation thoroughly. Click the button below and learn how much your case might be worth. Trust Carlson Bier with your journey towards justice – because everyone deserves dignity and safety, especially in what should be safe havens like nursing homes.

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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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Bike Accidents

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Flame Damages

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Healthcare Carelessness

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Goods Liability

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Senior Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents secure equitable recompense for wounds and damages.

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Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

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Construction Accidents

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

Head Traumas

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

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Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

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