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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to seeking justice for nursing home abuse, Carlson Bier is your most reliable ally. As seasoned personal injury lawyers centered in Illinois, our focus extends to ensuring the citizens of Wilmington are not left unheard. The distress often accompanying incidents of nursing home abuse can be daunting; however, with Carlson Bier advocating on your behalf, you will feel secure and represented. Our team takes pride in offering diligent representation to each client’s unique case while investing significant resources and attention into maximizing their compensation. We understand the federal and state nursing home regulations thoroughly and interpret these laws carefully to build a compelling case against any act of negligence or misconduct within care facilities that have led to physical or emotional harm on elderly individuals under their charge. With our experience navigating this complex legal landscape for years now, trust in Carlson Bier as your first consideration when searching for proficient handling of Nursing Home Abuse cases pertaining particularly towards affected families residing within Wilmington – we stand ready at all times!

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Wilmington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, preserving the rights and dignity of our most vulnerable population is a top priority, especially when it comes to tackling nursing home abuse. As a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, we understand the devastation families endure when they discover their loved ones have been subjected to such heart-wrenching maltreatment.

Nursing home abuse is an alarming issue that often goes unreported due to fear or lack of understanding. It manifests not only physically but also emotionally, financially, and sexually. Its victims are typically fear-stricken with little knowledge on how to retaliate or seek justice.

Physical abuse involves causing undue harm through force that results in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. This includes striking, hitting, beating, pushing as well as inappropriate use of drugs or restraints. Emotional abuse may be more elusive but can be equally damaging by inflicting mental anguish through humiliation, intimidation or threatening actions.

Financial exploitation could involve illicitly using a resident’s assets unauthorized withdrawals from bank accounts and pension funds or altering wills without consent whereas sexual mistreatment refers to any form of non-consensual sexual contact.

Wanton disregard for the wellbeing of your loved ones should never go unpunished and the expert personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier are steadfast in their pursuit of justice on your behalf.

Many people wrongly believe that abusers are primarily staff members when family members themselves may inflict some forms of neglect and exploitation. Hence understanding signs like unexplained injuries; sudden withdrawal from normal activities; hesitation to speak freely; sudden changes in financial situation; frequent arguments between caregiver and elderly person among others is necessary for prompt action.

As part of our commitment towards change,

• We champion comprehensive legal protection for elderly residents.

• We hold abusers accountable under Illinois’ stringent laws safeguarding against elder abuse.

• We work alongside concerned family members advocating swift resolution whilst ensuring their loved one’s rights aren’t infringed upon.

The process for seeking redress is often loaded with legal jargon and seemingly insurmountable hurdles. With Carlson Bier attorneys by your side, we work tirelessly to turn the tide in your favor by meticulously investigating claims; gathering compelling evidence that substantiates allegations, ensuring that all guidelines and deadlines are adhered to helping navigate this emotionally charged issue with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect.

Victims of elder abuse or their family members should immediately report instances of elder abuse. It’s also paramount to have an experienced attorney representing you throughout the process. The importance of this cannot be overstated as numerous complexities need unravelling during investigation proceedings and court fixture.

At Carlson Bier, pursuing justice for victims of nursing home neglect isn’t just a job – it’s our calling. Our dedicated team is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and commitment towards securing not just fair but maximum possible compensation our clients rightly deserve.

From initial consultation through final verdict or settlement, rest assured Carlson Bier will have your back at every step of the way championing your cause steadfastly leaving no stone unturned ensuring brightest result outshine past afflictions.

If you suspect a loved one has suffered any form of nursing home neglect or abuse in Illinois don’t hesitate thinking if taking action is worth it– because every life matters; because they are worth fighting for. Click on the button below to find out how much you could potentially receive from a successful lawsuit today. Take that first brave step towards justice now – remember there is strength in numbers!

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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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Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving adept legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Slip Occurrences

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Damages

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

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents gain equitable compensation for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Collision

Offering professional legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

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Specializing in supporting persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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