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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dog bite injuries demand strong, qualified legal representation and Carlson Bier has developed a supreme reputation for delivering results in such cases. Equipped with extensive knowledge of Illinois’ dog bite statutes and an unrivaled understanding of intricate insurance negotiations, this team understands the path to securing fair compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial distress following such traumatic incidents. Amidst the stressful aftermath of a canine attack in Champaign or anywhere throughout Illinois, you don’t just need any attorney – you need a committed champion who specializes in dog bite injury claims; one like Carlson Bier. From linked past victories to tailored strategies addressing your unique circumstances, we tirelessly address the complexities so that timeout focus can entirely be on healing. If there’s one thing certain about Carlson Bier’s approach – Dog Bite Injuries are dealt with utmost seriousness aiming towards maximum achievable reimbursement aiding our clients during their tough times.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Champaign Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the urgency and depth of handling cases like dog bite injuries. Based in the heart of Illinois, our primary focus is on personal injury litigation; with a core specialty revolving around resolving Dog Bite Injury disputes. We prioritize extending impeccable service while ensuring your rights are protected.

Dog bite injuries can occur unexpectedly and can have profound physical, psychological and financial impacts on the victim. Fortunately, there’s legal protection available under Illinois law for victims of such unfortunate incidents. Understanding these laws requires expertise that only experienced lawyers possess: Carlson Bier provides exactly such proficiency to you.

• The State Laws in Illinois confirm that the owner is strictly liable for any injuries their pet might cause except if the victim provoked the animal.

• The provocation clause has its complexities; it does not solely revolve around aggressive or threatening behavior towards the dog but extends to unintentional provocation too.

• Under certain circumstances, landlords may also be held accountable for anyone bitten by a tenant’s dog; especially when they had prior knowledge about potential risk factors to other tenants or visitors due to said dog.

• Animal Control Act protects victims even if an attack happens outside city limits or if local ordinances didn’t label the animal as dangerous before an attack took place.

It’s essential to note that every situation is unique – multiple factors come into play during each interaction involving a dog bite; this complexity makes having knowledgeable attorneys from Carlson Bier indispensable.

We handle insurance claim follow-ups after an incident assisting in gathering evidence including medical records demonstrating damages incurred. Our role involves establishing liability by investigating thoroughly whether undue provocation led to your being bitten or inadequateness at restraining their pet caused injury – thereby aiming for rightful compensation.

Developments post-incident require careful navigation and patience owing both to emotional tolls taken by such experiences as well as elongated bureaucracy often associated with these litigations. At Carlson Bier, it’s ensured that expert advice and professional aid are rendered every step of the way.

You may not have anticipated finding yourself a victim of a dog bite injury. However, familiarizing yourself with applicable laws while seeking experienced lawyers from Carlson Bier can ensure you successfully navigate this unexpected pivot in life. Rest assured – our firm is firmly located in Illinois, specializing in resolving cases across the state without implying any specific cities like Champaign where that city’s regulations would not apply to us.

Seeking financial compensation following such an incident can be overwhelming and confusing; let us at Carlson Bier make it simpler for you by assisting you throughout the process – fighting on your behalf against insurance companies, negligent pet owners or landlords.

Every case has its value; being aware of what your rights are under Illinois law will give you comfort during these troubling times. We strive to help restore justice swiftly through maximized compensation which factors both medical expenses incurred post-injury and emotional trauma faced as well.

We invite you to take a step towards understanding better how much your case might be worth – reach out to one of our attorneys today. Click on the button below for analyzing potential compensation attached with the facts surrounding your case – remember all pertinent details could strengthen claims made during litigation. At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to delivering answers proficiently and effectively giving room to peace of mind necessary for healing after such traumatizing events.

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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 Champaign

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending skilled legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Delivering expert legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal support to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

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

Fall & Slip Injuries

Adept in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents gain just remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Crash

Providing experienced legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Building Crashes

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

Cerebral Damages

Expert in providing specialized legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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