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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the aftermath of a dog bite injury in Elkville, trust Carlson Bier to bring their extensive knowledge and experience on your side. As proficient personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our team understands the intricate laws surrounding canine attacks. We sympathetically handle each case, aiming for favorable outcomes that make clients whole again after suffering physical pain and emotional distress due to such incidents. We stand as a pillar of support during these challenging times – evaluating your legal claim, guiding you through complex procedures, and constantly advocating for full compensation reflecting medical costs, wage loss or future earnings reduction. Our reputation is built on compassionately representing victims of animal-inflicted harm while aggressively pursuing justice against negligent parties who failed in their duty to control their pets properly. Regardless of how daunting this journey may become or wherever you are located within Illinois state boundaries (including Elkville), count on Carlson Bier’s proficiency for reliable counsel pertaining dog bite injuries law pursuit.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Elkville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the distress and turmoil that dog bite injuries can cause. Often unpredictable and sudden, these incidents can lead to significant physical harm and emotional trauma. As a premier personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we’re equipped with the knowledge and expertise required for effectively handling such sensitive cases.

Dog bites might seem trivial to some; however, the aftermath usually says otherwise. The damage inflicted goes beyond just immediate pain or discomfort. It can include severe infection, long-lasting scars, nerve damage, and in some instances could even result in death due to uncontrolled infections or complications stemming from rabies.

It is critical that in an unfortunate event of this type you realize:

• Immediate medical attention is paramount: Not only does it prevent complications like infection but also creates accurate medical documentation crucial for your case.

• Reporting the incident: Local animal control agencies or police department should be alerted about aggressive animals which helps prevent future attacks.

• Gathering evidence: Photographs of injuries and location of attack bring clarity during litigation whilst eyewitness statements bolster your claim.

• Consulting an experienced personal injury attorney is essential: Professionals at Carlson Bier provide initial consultation free of charge so you can understand all aspects of your situation without adding immediate financial stress.

More often than not people wrongly believe that they need to prove negligence by displaying prior dangerous behavior on part of the dog owner. This misapprehension stops many victims from taking necessary legal action. In reality, Illinois law states clearly that pet owners are strictly liable for any harm their pet causes irrespective of previous incidents – commonly known as ‘One-Bite rule’.

In fact,the team at Carlson Bier takes exceptional pride in helping clients navigate through complex laws such as Animal Control Act – Section 16 which holds the dog’s owner responsible for civil damages if “without provocation” a dog injures any person under peaceful conduct who is legally present at its location. Our team expertly handles the legalese and secures full compensation for our clients, whether it’s through aggressive settlement negotiations or presenting a solid case in court.

Our commitment to each client and their unique situation has allowed us to consistently demonstrate success over the years. Whether compensating medical bills, covering therapy costs associated with trauma or gaining settlements for pain & suffering – Carlson Bier strives relentlessly for supporting victims of dog bite injuries throughout Illinois.

We also acknowledge that dog bites don’t just cause physical harm but they severely impact the victim emotionally causing PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in many cases. Hence, we fight rigorously to obtain suitable remuneration accounting all past, present and future losses borne by you.

Now imagine this: Legal expertise as powerful as ours at your disposal without having a financial burden weighing down on you until your case is resolved satisfactorily. Yes! That’s how we operate. We take pride in offering no-fee guarantee which means if we don’t win, we do not get paid. This fuels our dedication in every single case making us most sought-after personal injury attorney group in Illinois.

Therefore, stop wondering about navigating this legal complexity alone and let expert personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier guide you through this difficult period. Please tap on the button below because knowing what your case is truly worth could be the key first step towards reclaiming control of Your Life after such an incident.

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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 Elkville

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving professional legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing expert legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

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

Slip & Slip Incidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable recompense for wounds and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Offering professional legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in offering professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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