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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a dog bite injury can be challenging. This is where Carlson Bier steps in to help victims throughout Granville. Believing that every victim deserves excellent representation, we strive to ensure that necessary medical expenses and potential damages are fully compensated. With an impressive track record handling personal injury cases associated with dog bites, our skilled lawyers dedicate their expertise toward just outcomes for our clients while adhering strictly to Illinois laws governing legal practice locales. Our proactive team at Carlson Bier isn’t simply out for win or lose results; instead, we prioritize creating strategies tailored around individual client circumstances with sensitivity and diligence as guiding principles. We stand unique among attorney groups because of our unwavering commitment towards fostering confidence through clear communication channels between us and those we represent – quality legal representation should not be hampered by geographical disparity nor the intricacies often associated with navigating complex legal terrains after suffering a dog bite injury.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Granville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we elevate our reputation as a premier law firm dedicated to personal injury cases in the state of Illinois. Central to the array of services that we offer is traditional and unrivaled expertise in representing victims of dog bite injuries.

Dog bite injuries are no minor infraction. They can result in lasting psychological trauma, cumbersome medical expenses for treatment and therapy, and lead to loss of income or diminished earning capacity due to extended recovery periods or disfigurement. Carlson Bier understands these multifaceted aspects tied to dog bite incidents and effectively represents clients that have been negatively impacted by these unfortunate events.

• Distinctively identifying whether an attack qualifies for a claim under Illinois’ stringent laws.

• Quantifying extensive damages such as infection risks, permanent scarring or psychological trauma.

• Reveal multiple potentially liable parties – apart from the dog owner if other entities contributed towards creating a dangerous situation.

In Illinois, law tends toward protecting victims from animal attacks with its strict liability approach holding owners responsible – irregardless whether their pet has previously demonstrated aggressive behavior. This means if their pet bites someone unprovoked while at a public place or legally on private property – they’re typically held accountable for all resultant damages unless they demonstrate the victim provoked their pet or was trespassing at time of incident.

There’s also a one-of-a-kind aspect about filing your claim: In Illinois there’s a ‘statute of limitations,’ that imposes certain deadlines within which you can take legal action following your injury. Miss this deadline and your right to compensation could be lost forever; consequently giving immediate attention to legal steps post-incident becomes fundamental part to securing your justice.

Recognizing dog bite incidents aren’t confined within physical harm boundaries but extend into emotional territory too – indeed fear induced by even witnessing an attack often brings Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which adds another dimension sometimes overlooked when considering compensatory damages formulating lawsuit claims against defendant parties.

Carlson Bier sensitively handles these matters aiming to alleviate stressors and inconveniences resulting from your injury – we proudly stand by our commitment in navigating such complexities bringing comfort, clarity, and conviction during this traumatic period ensuring all potential losses are accounted for. Our approach ensures quicker resolution times accompanying successful verdicts and maximum settlements that adequately comprehend pain suffered, future needs alongside other pecuniary losses – all packaged within a compassionate client-care model that breaks legal jargon down into understandable layman terms granting you more confidence in understanding ongoing processes.

Begin your journey of regaining control by trusting Carlson Bier, renowned within Illinois for housing attorneys that have carved their reputations around delivering results when it comes to personal injury claims especially concerning dog bite incidents. While we may not be physically located in every city, our robust digital platform allows us to serve clients across the state with dexterity. Trust us to work unstintingly towards securing justification deserved while placing your rights and interests at the forefront.

As gaping as dog bite injuries can leave scars on victims’ lives: remember there’s a helping hand willing to pull you out of the despair pit; walk along this road of recovery unafraid knowing a professional ally has got your back. Feel free to click on the button below to uncover an estimated projection regarding what respite could land on your corner after picking up courage raising curtains onto justice avenue – lessening burdens carried post-incident playing part pivotally beginning healing chapter emboldened through properly channeled legal channels courtesy Carlson Bier’s fine expertise finely tuned towards championing victim rights unapologetically.

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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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Dog Bite Injuries FAQ​

The most common causes of dog bite injuries in Chicago include:

  • Unprovoked attacks: These attacks occur when a dog bites someone with no warning or provocation.
  • Provoked attacks: These attacks occur when someone does something to provoke the dog, such as teasing it or trying to take its food away.
  • Territory guarding: These attacks occur when a dog bites someone who is entering its territory.
  • Motherhood protection: These attacks occur when a mother dog bites someone who is approaching her puppies.

If you are bitten by a dog in Chicago, you should:

  • Clean the wound immediately with soap and water.
  • Apply a bandage to the wound.
  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think your injuries are serious, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Report the dog bite to the local animal control agency.

Dog bite injuries can have a number of long-term effects, both physical and emotional. Some people may experience chronic pain, scarring, or nerve damage. Others may develop a fear of dogs or other animals.

Illinois is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites. This means that the owner of a dog is liable for any injuries caused by the dog, regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was capable of such behavior.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as if the person who was bitten was trespassing on private property or if the person provoked the dog.

Yes, you are entitled to compensation if you are bitten by a dog and have suffered injuries. You can file a lawsuit against the dog owner to recover your damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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Bike Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending professional legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Tumble Incidents

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents obtain just compensation for harms and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Crash

Delivering experienced legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in extending specialized legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

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

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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