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Experience the premiere service of Carlson Bier, a top-tier personal injury law firm devoted to representing victims of Dog Bite Injuries in Charleston and beyond. Our legal team ensures unrivalled representation through its deep knowledge and breadth of experience dealing with similar instances. Only a well-honed expertise like ours can skillfully navigate the complexities distinctive to these cases. Notable for our absolute commitment to our clients’ needs, Carlson Bier steers clear from a run-of-the-mill approach towards resolving every challenging case effectively. By proudly providing remarkable legal assistance tailored for each individual scenario, we are known not only for procuring full compensation deserved by victims but also securing their rights every step along the way – making us an uncontestable choice as your attorney specializing in dog bite injuries. Let Carlson Bier’s compassionate yet steadfast dedication work for you because when it comes to pursuing justice on your behalf – no other law firm does it better or fights harder than we do!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Charleston Illinois

Experience the powerful advocacy and trusted representation of Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury law group situated in Illinois. Our team is devoted to ensuring victims receive justice for their injuries, specializing in an array of personal injury cases, including a niche focus on Dog Bite Injuries.

Dog bite injuries raise significant legal concerns that require adept navigation by seasoned attorneys. The consequences can be highly distressing; bites often lead to serious physical harm such as disfiguring scars, nerve damage or potential infections like rabies. There’s also emotional trauma from the terrifying experience of being attacked by a dog which often gets overlooked but is equally important.

When considering litigation following a dog bite incident, it’s essential to understand crucial points about these unique cases:

• In accordance with Illinois laws dubbed the “strict liability rule,” dog owners are liable for any damages their pets cause if unprovoked.

• Most house owner insurance policies cover dog-bite incidents under homeowner’s liability coverage.

• If bitten while unlawfully on an individual’s property or provoking the animal defenses may become available to lessen the owner’s responsibility.

Led by rigorously experienced attorneys, our firm has earned its reputation through successful outcomes for our clients resulting from steadfast commitment and proficient knowledge in this specific area. We meticulously build your case – beginning from investigating circumstances surrounding your injury to establishing negligence leading to aggressive pursuit of rightful compensation.

Our dedicated lawyers recognize how emotionally taxing such experiences can be particularly when it involves children who bear majority exposure risk. In 2020 alone CDC reports indicated nearly half of those receiving medical attention after dog bites were children; reinforcing necessity for assertive legal help during these traumatizing events so as you don’t face them alone.

Carlson Bier goes beyond mere representation – we educate our clients throughout each step while staying committed towards securing maximum compensation whether via winning verdicts or negotiated settlements. We manage aspects like negotiation with insurance companies who might present lowball offers and connecting with healthcare providers ensuring your medical expenses are timely met.

As specialists in Illinois’s personal injury landscape we can assure you that our practice adheres strictly to the legal guidelines of advertising. Hence, we do not imply physical presence wherever a Carlson Bier’s office is not located. This honest, upfront approach permeates throughout our services promising genuine representation that serves solely for your best interest.

Our relentless commitment has culminated in thousands of favorable verdicts and settlements, many being dog bite cases sending a strong message about our prowess in standing up against negligent parties undermining victim’s rights. We staunchly advocate for justice guided by principles of trust, empathy, and perseverance aiming towards optimal resolution while you focus on recovery.

At this juncture, thank you for investing time reading this valuable information regarding Dog Bite Injuries law in Illinois. Remember, every case poses different complexities warranting personalized assessments from professionals well versed in personal injury laws. To get an understanding of what your case might be worth based on precedent and applicable laws –click on the button below! Let Carlson Bier illuminate the path to secure justice together.

Preparing for possibility to deal such unfortunate events could mean a difference between effective response preserving your rights versus despair due to ignorance or exploitation by insurance agencies. So whether it’s understanding liability aspects following dog bites or any form of personal injury concerns– reach out today because at Carlson Bier: Together – Justice is more than just a word!

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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 Charleston

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing specialist legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending expert legal representation for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for injuries and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to offering dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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