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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with dog bite injuries in South Roxana, having experienced legal representation on your side is crucial. Carlson Bier, a dedicated group of personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, has specialized expertise regarding such incidents. It’s common knowledge that the aftermath of a canine attack can be trauma-inducing and financially straining due to medical costs or lost wages; this makes obtaining apt recompense essential. And this is where Carlson Bier stands apart from other firms; handling dog bite cases not just professionally but sympathetically too. We believe in personalized attention for every client and strive to obtain maximum compensation for them while also continually keeping them informed about their case’s progression. So irrespective of whether it’s understanding the intricate layers involved in Illinois’ Dog Bite Statute or negotiating fiercely with insurance companies, remember one name- Carlson Bier; because when you choose us, you opt not only for excellent legal services but also empathetic support during an exigent time.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in South Roxana Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the severe physical and emotional trauma a dog bite can inflict. As one of the leading Personal Injury Attorney groups in Illinois, our mission centers on providing top-tier legal representation to individuals who have suffered from dog bite injuries. Our knowledge regarding this specific field of personal injury law is vast and honed through years of diverse case experiences.

A dog biting incident can be an overwhelming ordeal involving painful injuries that may range from minor contusions to ghastly wounds, sometimes even resulting in fatalities. These accidents not only require immediate medical attention but also bring forth substantial medical expenses. The aftermath can become all the more excruciating when victims have to wrangle with insurance companies for claims they rightfully deserve.

Here at Carlson Bier, our seasoned attorneys possess a comprehensive understanding of Illinois Dog Bite Law as well as the experience needed to navigate complex procedures involved in successfully pursuing a claim. We work diligently towards securing ample compensation for medical costs, loss of earnings due to absence from work, pain and suffering caused by the attack.

Key elements we focus on include:

• Identifying owners: It’s crucial to know who could potentially be accountable for your dog bite injury under Illinois law.

• Evaluating liability: Establishing negligence or liability is critical in such cases since it directly impacts whether you recover your damages and how much you receive.

• Litigating against insurers: Dealing with indifferent insurance adjusters can be impossible without proper knowledge of policy neutralities and jargon that lawyers at Carlson Bier are adept at handling.

Every dog bites case demands careful assessment centered around meticulous fact-finding and gathering evidence methods; this includes reports narrated by witnesses, photographs taken after incidents occur, interviews with expert testament suppliers that generally comprise physicians—moreover attaining previous veterinary records linked with biting-dog history along with eye-witness testimonies surrounding situations where dogs attacked previously proving instrumental during court proceedings often sway judges’ decisions.

Recognizing the volatility of these dog-bite cases, Carlson Bier strives to tactically examine your legal claim’s merits, aiding you towards rejoinder penetralia. Our expert team fights for just requital shouldered by monetary discredits aligned with injuries emanating from destructive dog assaults.

Carlson Bier’s distinguished lawyers will scrutinize every angle of your case. Guided by an individualized approach and tireless commitment to our clients, we leave no stone unturned as we strive for justice on behalf of victims and their families. It is essential to keep in mind that the statute of limitation restricts a victim’s right to sue after a certain period following the attack; hence do not delay contacting reliable legal counsel at Carlson Bier if you or a loved one has endured dog bite injury in Illinois.

It would be best if you didn’t have to worry about representation fees during this challenging time because our attorneys work on contingency basis—meaning we receive remuneration only after securing compensation for damages warranted by law on your behalf.

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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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Areas of Practice in South Roxana

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Offering expert legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending professional legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

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

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on helping clients of car accidents get just compensation for injuries and harm.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending expert legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

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

Neurological Harms

Specializing in providing specialized legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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