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Tragedy strikes when our loved ones suffer abuse in nursing homes, turning sanctuaries of care into battlegrounds. When faced with such situations, the attorney group at Carlson Bier leads the fight for justice with an unwavering commitment to advocating for victims in West Garfield Park and beyond. Deeply versed in Illinois’ complex laws around Nursing Home Abuse, our seasoned team ensures your case receives careful scrutiny while providing compassionate support throughout the process. Our proficiency has won landmark verdicts and settlements that speak volumes about our capability to hold responsible parties accountable. Armed with expert knowledge tailored to each unique situation combined with proven litigation abilities, Carlson Bier safeguards rights while striving tirelessly for rightful compensation and prevention of future negligence. Trust us not only as your legal representatives but also as relentless crusaders steadfast on protecting dignity where it’s most threatened – within Illinois’ nursing homes.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in West Garfield Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are personal injury attorneys with the compassion to understand and the expertise to fight for victims of nursing home abuse. Recognized as distinguished personal injury lawyers in Illinois, each case we represent showcases our unwavering commitment towards restoring justice.

Nursing home abuse is a devastating issue that elderly individuals should never have to endure. The sad reality is that it happens more often than one would imagine, and when such instances occur, families need committed and competent attorneys like us who can navigate these complex cases expertly.

At Carlson Bier, we shed light on multiple forms of neglect or abuse that seniors may suffer while under care:

• Physical Abuse: Any act causing physical harm.

• Emotional Abuse: Degrading treatment leading to psychological trauma.

• Neglect: Ignorance of basic needs including food, medication etc.

• Exploitation: Illegal use of resident’s resources without their consent.

The signs associated with these abuses can range from unexplained injuries or financial losses to changes in behavior or unexpectedly worsened health condition. It’s essential for family members and friends to look out for these signs so that such situations could be assuaged immediately.

Our firm has been actively involved in challenging nursing homes conducting abusive practices; consequently, bringing solace both socially and financially for affected families. If you believe your loved ones faced such harrowing situations within long-term care facilities – it’s time for us to step in with a solid legal strategy assembled from years of effective litigation experience in this particular sector.

While many people are uncertain about the costs related along with legal assistance – at Carlson Bier comfort is our core concern before anything else. We follow contingency fee rule – meaning payment only after recovery which thereby ensures no added stress during an already stressful situation. Every penny recovered goes directly towards making life easier post terrible experiences endured by clients’ loved ones..

In addition to providing professional support throughout your journey towards compensation, our team of lawyers actively works to educate clients about the legal intricacies associated with personal injury cases. Doing so aids not just in understanding their ongoing case but also helps them in staying prepared for any future situations.

Whether you are a concerned relative worried about your elder one’s safety or someone suspecting misconduct on part of nursing home staffs – Carlson Bier is ready to make the legal experience as smooth and beneficially as possible for you. Partnering us means detailed consultations, round-the-clock support, rigorous investigation gathering evidence followed by aggressive representation in court proceedings.

If you are contemplating seeking justice against nursing home abuse, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Carlson Bier. Our committed attorneys patiently clear all doubts guiding through each step while ensuring your peace of mind remains undisturbed during this test period.

Are you still wondering how much your case might be worth? Remember, worrying isn’t going to enhance the situation but prompt actions can indeed change the course largely! Take a minute and click on the button below – it’s time for a beginning towards justice served right under experts’ consultation at Carlson Bier, noted personal injury lawyers based in 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 West Garfield Park

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing expert legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Offering specialist legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents secure equitable compensation for injuries and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing specialist legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Harms

Specializing in extending dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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