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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with distressing dog bite injuries in Belleville, choosing the right representation is critical. Carlson Bier boasts a wealth of experience handling such intricate cases. We understand that each circumstance has unique attributes and requires personalized attention. Our skilled attorneys approach each case with unwavering dedication, ensuring you receive the compensation equated to your physical suffering and emotional trauma sustained following an unfortunate dog bite incident. Leveraging our broad knowledge base acquired from years of personal injury litigation practice allows us to compellingly argue for maximal recovery on your behalf before insurance firms often reluctant to fully compensate victims adequately. The commitment to making the legal process as efficient and stress-free as possible for all our clients sets Carlson Bier apart—incontestably a premier choice when enduring aftermaths of vicious canines’ attacks in Belleville or elsewhere across Illinois State’s jurisdictional areas where we serve honorably.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Belleville Illinois

As a premier law firm in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier specialise in understanding all aspects of personal injury cases such as dog bite injuries. California state has specific laws and regulations to address these incidents. A dog is one of the most beloved domestic animals globally, doubling up as companions and protectors for many homes. Nevertheless, instances occur when these canine friends lose control, leading to unexpected injuries which often yield severe consequences.

Dog bite injuries range from superficial skin hurts to dangerous health complications – even death in rare situations. So prevalent are these accidents that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates an annual rate of close to 4.7 million dog bites across America, with one out of every five requiring professional medical attention.

Illinois law operates on a strict liability basis when it comes to dog bite cases. This means owners cannot escape accountability for their pets’ aggressive actions simply by claiming ignorance about their pet’s violent tendencies or assuring they’d taken reasonable care preventing such incidents from happening.

A distinct advantage held by victims under this policy is that they can pursue compensation claims justifying certain prerequisites dubbed “elements.” These elements comprise:

• The defendant was indeed the owner of the said animal.

• The victim didn’t provoke the attack.

• The victim had legal permission to be on premises where the attack occurred.

At Carlson Bier, our lawyers understand exhaustively how overwhelming navigating through such elements may seem, especially whilst recovering from possible physical pain and financial losses incurred due to hefty medical bills. Our mission therefore involves assisting clients at each step throughout this process, ensuring your rights get advocated for effectively while managing courtroom litigations if necessary.

But what makes our firm stand apart? Firstly, seasoned experts make up part of our team dedicated solely towards studying personal injury cases’ ever-evolving landscape – including remaining updated regarding any changes in legislation pertaining specifically to dog bites scenarios within Illinois territory. Secondly, holding a stellar record demonstrating our commitment towards offering robust legal support to clients irrespective of circumstances surrounding their cases.

We’re attuned to handle multiple types including but not limited to:

• Scarring and disfigurement

• Psychological trauma

• Rabies or other infections

• Permanent disability

Overall, we focus on simplifying complex language found in laws for all Illinois residents, guiding them within potentially confusing paths when filing injury claims. We provide feasible avenues ripe for maximum compensations, aware that financial restitution may inadequately suffice total recovery from resultant psychological and physiological trauma – but could significantly alleviate costs burdening victims post-dog attack incidents.

Finally, Carlson Bier doesn’t dwell merely upon securing settlements amounting towards covering immediate medical expenses. We extend scope further by ensuring compensation encompasses several possibilities like ongoing therapy treatments requirements, loss wages due incapacity working for set periods going till future earning potentiality getting diminished.

Each case is unique following different trajectories keeping in mind factors such as nature of your particular injuries or identity of the dog’s owner – which might influence approach adopted regarding claims being pursued. Therefore, securing competent representation like ours plays a crucial role whilst building an appropriate defence benefitting you the Victim.

Now knowing the ins-and-outs of dog bite scenarios courtesy detailed information provided above? Make an informed decision today about whether your situation warrants laying down legal warfare against parties at fault. Let us help discern prospective potential wringing out full worth of claims likely owed unto you. Click button below releasing free evaluation concerning how much exactly your particular case might be worth! Find out right here at Carlson Bier where we ensure justice gets served—one personal injury claim at a time.

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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 Belleville

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending specialist legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending experienced legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Incidents

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Harms

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Extending experienced legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in offering dedicated legal services for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Specializing in defending victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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