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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with the aftermath of a dog bite injury, you require effective representation that is both aggressive and compassionate. The esteemed Carlson Bier group proves to be unmatched in championing your cause. Our razor-sharp focus on personal injury cases, including dog bites injuries, ensures we bring forward superior legal expertise coupled with exhaustive research. Regardless of where the incident occurred or who was at fault, understanding and upholding your rights is our top priority as an Illinois law firm dedicated to advocating for victims of such unfortunate incidents.

Vested in Ashburn community’s safety norms against dangerous pets, Carlson Bier draws from vast local knowledge that encompasses Illinois’ nuanced Dog Bite Statute intricacies concerning victim’s claims validity. We meticulously maneuver through these facets ensuring optimal results: medical costs coverage; psychological trauma compensation; lost wages recovery — all treated foremost under premises liability laws.

Whether it’s detailing gathered evidence or engaging insurance companies into fruitful discussions – Exhibit unwavering trust on Carlson Bier steadfastly working toward obtaining due recompense while resolving each layer presented by complicated dogbite sceneries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Ashburn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and have a long-standing reputation for effective representation of victims of dog bite injuries throughout the state of Illinois. A significant portion of our practice focuses on these specific cases – an area often misunderstood by victims unaware of their legal rights. In essence, if you are attacked or bitten by a dog without any provocation on your end, then you may be eligible for compensation under the Illinois Animal Control Act.

Dog bites can result in severe physical and emotional trauma, which extends beyond the initial medical expenses. Following incidents might include extensive hospital stays, multiple surgeries, medicinal costs, painful rehabilitation processes along with potential psychological stress that could last long after the wounds have physically healed. Many people don’t realize that these damages are not only real but also measurable from a legal perspective.

Key things to remember:

– Dog owners hold absolute liability for their pet’s actions.

– The victim must prove they were legally allowed to be at the location where the incident occurred and did not provoke the animal.

– Applicable damage coverage includes past & future medical bills, lose wages due to inability to work right after injury as well as pain & suffering endured as a consequence of the attack.

It’s important to understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to filing dog bite lawsuits within Illinois jurisdiction — every case is unique with its own set of circumstances. This is why having experienced counsel like Carlson Bier at your side is essential. We will investigate thoroughly determining all liable parties; document meticulously covering both immediate and consequential damages; strategize intelligently tailoring tactics based on previous successes yet adjusted specifically for your claim; negotiate tenaciously seeking maximum eligibility; and litigate fearlessly whenever necessary.

Our team understands this difficult time you’re going through and pledge to make this process less daunting while achieving fair restitution for you. We provide personal attention—staying accessible from inception through resolution—and offer contingency based services. This means you pay us only if we help you recover your rightful compensation.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is more than just professional obligation; our truly client-focused approach ensures that we advocate passionately on your behalf, holding negligent parties accountable and promoting safer communities. We encourage transparency—striving to explain complex legal jargon in simple terms enabling you to make informed decisions regarding your case.

In Illinois, time is crucial when it comes to filing claims concerning dog bite injuries. The statute of limitations demands prompt action as there’s a two year period post-occurrence during which a lawsuit can be filed. Waiting too long could risk forfeiture of potential compensation rights.

With Carlson Bier at your side, you are empowered with expertise that navigates the intricate maze of righteousness layered with complexities by others’ negligence or legal statutes barely comprehendible by those without specialized knowledge and experience in this field of law.

Let’s bridge the gap between where you stand now—at possibly one of the most challenging points in your life—and where you deserve to be: Claiming full justice for an ordeal not invited onto yourself. Wondering what might be the financial value assigned to mental anguish and physical torment resulting due to someone else’s irresponsibility? Please feel encouraged to click on the button below right away and discover more about how much your claim might really be worth!

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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 Ashburn

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending professional legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending expert legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending adept legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Trip Occurrences

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents get equitable payout for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring specialist legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Expert in offering compassionate legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Expert in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure settlement.

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