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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing an unfortunate situation such as nursing home abuse in Winfield, know you are not alone. Trust your case to Carlson Bier—the Illinois-based personal injury lawyers fiercely committed to protecting our seniors from harm. With proven action and irrefutable devotion, we stand against negligent parties who mistreat vulnerable adults in care facilities. We believe every life deserves respect and dignity regardless of age or circumstance; thus it’s essential to shy away from any lack of decency within residential institutions for elders. Our track record proclaims our success—countless families have thanked us for bringing justice and peace they desperately seek after their loved ones suffered under abusive hands on premises meant for compassionate care. Choose Carlson Bier when you need fierce advocacy following instances of nursing home abuse—a key performance area where we’ve consistently demonstrated unmatched expertise, zealous commitment, and profound compassion towards victims’ situations. Remember: if the trust has been broken – rely on results with a partner like Carlson Bier at your side.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Winfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in protecting the rights of individuals and families affected by nursing home abuse in Illinois. Our tireless commitment to justice has led to millions recovered on behalf of our clients. Nursing home abuse is a serious concern that often goes unrecognized or underreported. In such contexts, elderly adults are tragically subjected to physical, psychological, or sexual abuse; neglect and abandonment; financial exploitation; resident-to-resident aggression; and various forms of maltreatment perpetrated by those entrusted with their care.

Our team at Carlson Bier offers broad-based expertise in this area, striving tirelessly to hold perpetrators accountable while providing strong legal support for victims and their families. When it comes to identifying signs of nursing home abuse, certain key factors should be borne in mind:

• Unexpected injuries like bruises or fractures

• Unhygienic living conditions

• Drastic weight loss due to malnutrition

• Frequent complaints about the care facility from residents

• Fearful behavior towards particular staff members

• Signs of anxiety, depression or withdrawal

Understanding these signals can make a significant difference in putting an end to elder abuse situations promptly. If you suspect your loved one has been neglected or mistreated in a nursing-home setting, doing nothing is not an option.

Long-term care facilities owe a specific duty of care towards its residents under both federal and state laws – Illinois law included. Various breaches (deliberate misconduct or negligence) may provide grounds for compensation claims. Restoring dignity to older persons who have been victimized by unscrupulous caregivers is always paramount for our attorneys at Carlson Bier.

We are passionate advocates against elder mistreatment and committed allies supporting you every step along the tortuous path towards recovery. On this path – initial consultation through litigation/quasi-judicial proceedings – we stand ready to guide you adequately. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Extensive experience representing victims of nursing home abuses

• Record of substantial settlements

• Passionate commitment to our clients’ wellbeing

• Unyielding advocacy in the courtroom

• Deep understanding of Illinois’ elder law

Remember, you are not alone. We can help facilitate appropriate medical interventions and navigate diverse legal implications while simultaneously exploring all possible compensation avenues on your behalf.

Below-the-breadth-of-our-services-tagline, encountering possible outcomes tailored specifically for nursing home abuse cases:

• Compensation for pain and suffering

• Coverage for past, present or future medical expenses related to the incident

• Recourse against punitive damages designed explicitly to penalize offending facilities

• Reimbursement of wrongful death claims where applicable

If there is reasonable suspicion that a loved one has fallen victim to nursing home abuse, don’t hesitate promptly seeking legal guidance from dedicated attorneys like Carlson Bier. Our team has the diligence required for complex case investigations; experience needed in building successful suits; and tenacity essential in vigorously pursuing full restitution deserved by every client.

Your journey towards restoration begins with a phone call – dial it today! Take advantage of our expertise; make your struggles ours as we craft comprehensive restitution strategies responsive to personal circumstances surrounding each case. Finally – click on “Find Out Your Case Worth” button below for an immediate evaluation: Remember – deliverance should never be delayed nor justice denied! With Carlson Bier at your side, reclaim what’s rightfully yours: Peace-of-mind and Due Justice!

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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 Winfield

Bicycle Accidents

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

Fire Injuries

Giving expert legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Providing professional legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying specialist legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Stumble Occurrences

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents receive equitable payout for harms and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Incident

Providing specialist legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Expert in extending compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to defending victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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