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If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury in Ashmore, Carlson Bier Associates can expertly address your legal needs. Our dedicated lawyers understand the physical and emotional toll that such an incident can inflict. As professional personal injury attorneys with extensive experience in handling dog bite cases, we have assisted countless individuals to secure fair compensation for their medical costs, lost wages, and pain & suffering.

Partnering with Carlson Bier is partnering with success – our track record speaks volumes about our unwavering commitment to clients throughout Illinois. Drawing upon years of expertise navigating complex State laws surrounding animal attacks attests to the proficiency of our team. We diligently represent clients who’ve been unjustly impacted by other’s negligence; ensuring they receive justice.

Engage us as your trusted guide through this challenging process – we strive to deliver top-tier service while empathetically supporting you during this distressing time. Seek solace in knowing that reputation precedes Carlson Bier; empower yourself by securing unbeatable representation against Dog Bite Injuries through us today.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Ashmore Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in delivering comprehensive legal solutions for individuals who have suffered from dog bite injuries. As a seasoned personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we understand the pain and trauma such an incident can cause. Not only are you burdened with physical discomfort, but medical bills and lost wages due to hospitalization can further add to your stress. Do not despair; let us help you often at no upfront cost and we only get paid if we make a recovery.

Dog bites may seem trivial to some people, especially those who have never been victims of such unfortunate circumstances. However, they could lead to serious health complications. These might include severe cuts or punctures, rabies or other infections, psychological trauma such as fear of dogs (cynophobia), misalignment caused by bites on the face or limbs that might require reconstructive surgery, nerve damage, scarring and even death owing to deadly bacterial infections.

The laws surrounding dog bite injuries in Illinois emphasize the ‘strict liability’ rule. This denotes that dog owners remain liable for any harm their pets cause regardless if they were aware that the pet was potentially dangerous before the incident happened happened or whether they did anything negligent leading up to it. An important exemption exists being if someone instigated the animal or was trespassing when bitten which could alter liability dynamics significantly.

Depending on these factors a claimant might be eligible for various forms of compensation including current/future medical expense coverage, reimbursement for missed earnings whilst incapacitated and unable recourse future earning potential damages should lifelong disabilities/chronic conditions stem post-bite alongside pain/suffering allowances amongst others depending upon individual cases specifics all being things our experienced attorneys will explore meticulously on your behalf .

Vital steps following a dog bite include immediate medical attention regardless of severity followed by reporting to local authorities showing proactive lawsuit intent plus recording detailed event aspects like pictures documenting injury extent along witness contact information collection all aiding subsequent prosecution process complexities. Hold on to any articles torn or damaged during the attack and seek immediate legal advice from a reputable firm like Carlson Bier.

Our proficient team at Carlson Bier focuses exclusively on personal injury cases, providing dedicated aid in such critical moments when your rights and overall wellbeing are compromised. We shoulder the responsibility of dissecting Illinois’ dog bite laws and how they can apply to your unique circumstance with precision and nuanced understanding. While you focus on healing, we carry out an exhaustive investigation of your case, negotiating fluently with insurance adjusters, gathering substantial evidence proving fault, establishing clear connections between your injuries and the dog attack, evaluating fair compensation figures while foreseeing potential defenses insurers might implement alongside readiness for trial litigation if necessary ensuring justice prevails

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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 Ashmore

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing expert legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Negligence

Delivering expert legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Incidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Accidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents receive reasonable payout for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Accident

Delivering experienced legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure compensation.

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