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About Carlson Bier Associates

Are you wrestling with the aftermath of a traumatic dog bite injury in Energy? We empathize and are here to be your voice. Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, possesses an unmatched track-record when it comes to defending victims of dog bite accidents. Our group boasts seasoned lawyers who specialize exclusively in Dog Bite Injuries cases. Their deep knowledge ensures your rights as a victim are protected while striving for maximum compensation.

Choosing Carlson Bier means engaging tenacious litigators dedicated to holding perpetrators accountable as per stringent Illinois state laws on animal control and liability. Dealing compassionately with our clients while aggressively pursuing justice is at the core of what we do at Carlson Bier. Overcoming trauma takes grit, healing requires time, but for unforeseen medical expenses and restitution claims choose us – timely legal allies that understand every hardship occasioned by such unfortunate incidents.

When it matters most; trust only elite representation – Trust Carlson Bier!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Energy Illinois

When it comes to dog bite injuries, the legal landscape can seem daunting and complex. This is where we, at Carlson Bier, step in. Headquartered in Illinois, our forte as personal injury attorneys lies in helping victims of such unfortunate incidents navigate the legal labyrinth for a satisfactory resolution.

Understanding that each instance of a dog bite varies from one another significantly, we offer customized legal counsel catered to your individual circumstance. We have handled numerous cases involving various breeds of dogs and different severities of injuries; hence you can trust us with your case completely.

Intricate knowledge about specific laws relating to dog bites is crucial when dealing with these types of injuries. In Illinois, under section 16 of chapter 510 ILCS (Animals) issued by the Illinois Compiled Statutes, owners are held accountable if their pet attacks or injures any other person without provocation while they’re peacefully conducting themselves anywhere lawfully.

Here are some important considerations concerning dog-bite related laws:

– Dog Owners’ Liability: Under most circumstances in Illinois, owner liability doesn’t limit itself at ‘vicious’ or previously dangerous dogs.

– Mitigating Factors: Investigating whether there was any provocation for the attack holds pioneering importance.

– Strict Liability State: In Illinois’s strict liability state status irrespective of negligence on part of the owner but mere ownership leads them to be liable for damages incurred resulting from an unprovoked attack by their pet.

From obtaining medical records showcasing the severity of a person’s injuries to gathering evidence that validates lack of provocation before an attack occurred – thoroughness defines our approach. Diligently sieving through police reports, interviewing witnesses including animal control officers involved ensures building a robust case favoring your claims.

One common misconception regarding dog bite cases is that compensation covers merely immediate medical expenses. This isn’t accurate. Being bitten by a dog can result in severe physical repercussions leading up potentially long-term or even lifelong therapy, psychological counseling, cosmetic surgery for permanent scarring. Absence from work leading to lost wages can be another outcome of such incidents. We ensure that compensation sought encompasses all these current and potential future vital costs – not just immediate medical bills.

Reeling under physical pain and mental trauma shouldn’t also clone into aggravating financial distress post a dog bite incident. To simplify this seamless as possible for you, we operate on a contingency fee basis; meaning, our payment is only due when we secure a successful settlement or verdict in your favor ensuring your focus retains solely on recovery.

Trust Carlson Bier for personalized care and comprehensive legal assistance guaranteeing robust representation throughout every step of the process. Dog bites can unveil scary injuries coupled with frightening experience leaving undying impact which we acknowledge starkly.

Courts have traditionally acknowledged the special bond between pets and their owners but implement strict liability due to the unpredictable nature of animals. Therefore it’s crucial to seek experienced attorneys like us to assist you in seeking rightful compensation.

While heartbreaking stories are often centered around children falling victim to such incidents – as they are more prone due to lack of defense-capacity – adults too often sustain serious dog bite injuries leading them needing extensive medical attention compounded by long-term physiological damage at times.

The first step towards getting justice begins with understanding the value of your case. Click on the button below so our team at Carlson Bier can help determine how much your case could potentially be worth – because nothing should hold you back from attaining justice upon suffering an unprovoked attack from someone else’s pet.

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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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Focused on offering specialized legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

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Adept at tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

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