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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with dog bite injuries, it’s critical to have representation you can trust. Carlson Bier is renowned for excellent legal counsel in these unique cases. As a professional injury law firm in Illinois, our expertise lies in the complexities of animal-related incidents. Should you or your loved ones suffer from such traumatizing events, we ensure your rights are protected and pursue just compensation for medical expenses and any related trauma endured. Our established network around Edwardsville allows us to connect with local resources swiftly involved in constructing an exemplary case on your behalf. Thus, even if we do not physically operate within Edwardsville city limits, the level of service provided by Carlson Bier remains unparalleled across state boundaries. Dog bite incidents can be as devastating as they are sudden – but at Carlson Bier, our inherent mission is helping victims navigate through their ordeal with adept legal strategies laced with compassion and unwavering commitment; highlighting why we should be your first consideration following a dog-bite incident.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Edwardsville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of well-versed personal injury attorneys headquartered in Illinois who specialize in helping victims of dog bite injuries understand their rights and secure the compensation they deserve. Our vast experience and deep knowledge underline our dedication to serving individuals impacted by dog bite incidents.

Dog bites can inflict serious harm, potentially leading to severe physical damage, emotional trauma, or even dangerous infections. Indeed, these injuries can significantly impact your life’s quality – both short-term and long-term. Whether it’s debilitating pain triggering lost work days or costly medical bills causing anxiety-filled nights, handling the aftermath of a dog bite injury can be stressful and overwhelming.

The law recognizes this adversity and so provides various protections for victims of dog bites. Under Illinois laws:

• Dog owners bear liability for any injuries their dogs cause unless the victim was provoking the pet or trespassing on the owner’s property.

• Victims have two years from the incident date within which they can file a claim against the dog owner.

• The law does not implement ‘one-bite rule,’ meaning that even if this is the first time a dog has bitten someone, you still have grounds to seek financial recovery.

Understanding these legal intricacies is fundamental following a dog-related injury, ensuring your rights remain protected throughout your path toward justice.

However, every case comes with unique circumstances that may affect its outcome – thus needing personalized attention. This individualized oversight is exactly what our dedicated team at Carlson Bier provides: tailored strategies designed specifically around each client’s needs developed through meticulous exploration of case details corroborated with proven legal expertise.

Nonetheless, knowing what steps to take immediately after being bitten by a dog proves equally crucial:

• Seek professional medical treatment promptly not only for health safety but also necessary documentation.

• Report occurrence to local law enforcement or animal control authorities as further evidence supports claims’ validity.

• Gather pertinent information including photographs of injuries received photographically depicting location where bite occurred aiding visual inspection, securing witness testimonies affirming occurrence authenticity.

• Do not engage in any settlement discussions without first consulting with legal representation.

At Carlson Bier, we work diligently to guide you through the labyrinth of legal proceedings that accompany initiatives for compensation recovery. Our personal injury attorneys provide comprehensive consultations – thoroughly explaining various options, expected timelines, and realistic outcomes so that clients can make informed decisions on their paths forward.

Our practice isn’t just about securing financial compensation– it’s also ensuring each client feels heard, respected, and assured throughout their entirety case duration. We are honored to have cemented our reputation as reliable and competent advocates in Illinois’s personal injury law landscape.

Interpreting laws surrounding dog bite injuries need not be a burdensome task you face alone. Allow Carlson Bier stand beside you providing premier legal support rooting from deep expertise coupled sincere empathetic care – ultimately guiding your journey towards justice while eliminating unnecessary stress associated with navigating complex legalese.

Feeling implicated by dog bite injuries scenarios thus necessitating figuring out how much potential claim value yours might hold? Click on the button below today for an obligation-free consultation and start mapping your journey toward recovery. Trust us at Carlson Bier: let’s together turn this intimidating process into a path of empowerment leading to deserved restitution fostering greater peace of mind amidst tumultuous times.

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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 Edwardsville

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying expert legal advice for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Extending professional legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents get just compensation for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Collision

Providing adept legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Focused on ensuring expert legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Expert in representing patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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