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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a severe Dog Bite Injury incident, aligning with Carlson Bier should be your top priority. Known for our exceptional ability to handle complex personal injury cases, we are proficient experts who prioritize client welfare at every juncture. Our reputation across Illinois is built on steadfast reliability and distinguished litigation success on dog bite injuries cases. We understand the intricacies of these often-complex claims and push relentlessly to secure fair compensation for victims. With years of experience, we adeptly navigate negligence laws, establishing liability effectively even when it seems challenging due to ‘One-Bite’ laws or leash law violations complexities. As well-versed counselors within this unique legal landscape surrounding animal attacks, we’re committed to ensuring victims regain their life’s essence despite the distressing ordeal they have experienced through tailored strategies that address each case uniquely providing a bespoke solution regardless of the situation’s complexity while upholding strict ethical guidelines throughout all procedures and transactions.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Carlock Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in various areas of personal injury law, including dog bite injuries. We understand that animal attacks can be a traumatic experience causing great physical harm and emotional distress to victims. Beyond the obvious wounds, victims may face potential health risks such as rabies, dog-associated infections or life-altering disfigurement. If you are one such victim based in Illinois, it’s crucial for you to know your legal rights.

We emphasize that under Illinois law, dog owners are strictly responsible for any damages caused by their pets’ aggression towards others. This translates into a “strict liability” standard which holds pet owners accountable even if they did not have prior knowledge of the dog exhibited aggressive behavior. As experienced personal injury attorneys who have dealt with numerous cases involving canine-induced trauma, we at Carlson Bier pride ourselves on helping victims seeking rightful compensation.

Here are some key points:

– Define Liability: A critical step is establishing ownership or control over the animal involved.

– Proving Harm: Document medical records related to the incident sustains this aspect–hospital bills, doctor’s assessments and photographs of injuries.

– Evidence: Start gathering pieces of evidence right from the date of the accident; witness statements, pictures of where it happened etc.

– Legal Timeframe: There’s also what is termed “statute limitations,” meaning there’s a time limit within which you must file your claim against another party (typically within two years following an attack).

Our attorneys are highly skilled and knowledgeable about all these aspects relating to dog bite incidents. They diligently work towards building a strong case for our clients by delving deep into facts surrounding each instance – factors like leash laws or whether warning signs were put up could almost certainly affect outcomes.

Being bitten by a canine isn’t only painful physically but carries psychological scars as well particularly among children who may develop fear towards dogs affecting their daily lives long after physical wounds healed. It goes beyond mere medical expenses; in some cases, it may necessitate long-term therapy or counseling.

A key aspect we cognizance for is the aftermath involving tangible and intangible ramifications – lost wages owing to time off work recovering, reduced quality of life post-trauma and required assistance performing tasks they could have done before becoming victims. Knowing these factors allow us implementing a holistic approach to each case thereby ensuring rightful compensation covers all plausible aspects of suffering.

We at Carlson Bier strongly believe every individual going through this deserves justice and should be rightfully compensated for their pain, physical injuries as well as emotional trauma stemming from such experiences so that they can focus on healing without worrying about financial setbacks related to medical costs or lost income.

Do not suffer in silence especially when knowledgeable legal counsel exists only a beckon away. Avail our expertise by clicking on the button below – find out how much your case is worth! We urge you not to wait considering Statute of Limitations pertinent to Illinois laws. Remember we stand with you – offering unwavering support while navigating complexities involved ensuring improved chances for your successful claim against liable parties benefiting optimal compensation trekking path towards complete recovery and peace of mind.

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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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Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering specialist legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Trip Mishaps

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive equitable settlement for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Accident

Providing experienced legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to delivering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on advocating for individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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