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About Carlson Bier Associates

When suffering from dog bite injuries in Brimfield, it’s paramount to enlist the services of an experienced attorney. That’s where Carlson Bier comes into the picture. This renowned Illinois law firm weighs potentials and nuances that make your case unique with meticulous detail. Our expert attorneys have a resounding track record in effectively representing victims of unexpected canine attacks. Through our diligent work and unwavering legal support, we’ve assisted numerous clients to navigate the intricate process associated with such claims successfully, recovering deserving compensation for medical bills, pain, distress plus other related damages. We understand not all cases are alike; thus we customize legal strategies tailored to fit your specific circumstances for optimal results – whether proceeding to trial or negotiating settlements out-of-court. The proficiency and dedication that Carlson Bier exhibits are unmatched; only amplified by their compassionate understanding of what you’re going through after a distressing dog attack incident — making them an extraordinary choice when considering exceptional representation for dog bite injuries within Illinois.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Brimfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a prominent Illinois personal injury law firm, we acknowledge the impact and distress that dog bite injuries can cause. With substantive experience tackling these complex legal issues, our team is equipped with the expertise to guide victims through every stage of their claim.

Dog bites frequently result in severe harm or trauma, impacting not only a person’s physical health but also causing psychological turmoil. The types of damages you may suffer include:

– Physical Injury: From minor scratches to critical wounds.

– Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, and phobia related to dogs or outdoor spaces following an attack.

– Financial Losses: Exorbitant medical bills for treatment and rehabilitative services for all things from surgeries to vaccinations against rabies or tetanus.

In context of Illinois law, it’s essential to understand the crucial “One Bite Rule.” This stipulation asserts that if a dog has previously displayed vicious tendencies—even if there hasn’t been an attack—the owner can be held liable when an actual assault happens. However, different counties within Illinois might have variations on this rule.

Further complicating matters is the strict leash law mandated by the state. An owner must always keep control over his/her dog using a leash while outdoors. Should an uncontrolled animal inflict injury upon another person in violation of this decree, liability ensues regardless of previous aggressive behavior.

Significantly protecting your interests becomes far easier when you comprehend what situations may entitle you to compensation after suffering from a dog bite incident:

– Public Space: If bitten by a dog while present legitimately on public property.

– Private Property: If bitten while legitimately present on private property – including the dog owner’s residence.

-Police Dogs/Military Dogs Exception: If bitten by police dogs during active duty or training sessions; these are usually exceptions under personal injury claims unless there was gross negligence involved.

We at Carlson Bier offer adept case handling with clear communication—we simplify each process so our clients can understand exactly what’s happening and why. Remember, as per Illinois law, the statute of limitations states that any willful and wanton misconduct via dog attack must be reported within two years from the date of the incident to seek redress.

Navigating these complex laws on your own can add undue stress to an already traumatic situation. Hence, procuring aid from a seasoned personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier becomes vital in improving chances for full remediation. Our experienced team tirelessly advocates for clients facing months or even years of doctor appointments, surgeries, mental health therapy sessions, lost wages due to time off work—the myriad aftermath repercussions unleashed by such an ill-fated event.

We thoroughly approach each case with passionate determination—pursuing evidence meticulously—including medical records, eyewitness testimonies and any other relevant factors influencing our client’s claim strength. Through this tireless dedication we aim at achieving maximum damage recovery for victims suffering from these disheartening incidents.

Accessing invaluable resources like evaluating case worth (which is determined based on incurred medical charges and experienced pain & suffering) is made efficient when associating with us. We emphasize providing comprehensive assistance throughout your legal journey – counseling you every step of the way – ultimately alleviating much of the inherent pressures emanating out of personal injury litigation procedures.

Reach out today to have your pressing concerns addressed with pragmatic clarity; progress towards getting life back on track without shouldering unnecessary burdens associated with third-party mishaps. You deserve compensation commensurate with the scale of trauma endured; let us assist you in securing it efficiently and justly.

Click on the button below now—it offers insight into how much your specifically unique case might be worth—providing valuable groundwork required for making well-informed decisions about pursuing legal recourse after suffering such traumatic experiences firsthand owing to unfortunate canine encounters.

Let Carlson Bier help turn your necessitated appeal into achievable justice—because everyone deserves their requisite day in court, especially when striving to regain balance amidst undeserved personal afflictions. Be part of a winning team while seeing just how far we’re willing to go in pursuit of your ultimate satisfaction.

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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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Fire Burns

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Healthcare Carelessness

Providing experienced legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

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Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents receive just settlement for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Collision

Providing experienced legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Construction Collisions

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in providing professional legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

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Backbone Trauma

Specializing in supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure justice.

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