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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a dog bite injury in Eureka? At Carlson Bier, we comprehend the physical and emotional distress these injuries bring upon victims. Specializing in personal injury law while placing our emphasis on dog bite incidences, our team is here to serve your legal needs. Our well-honed knowledge of nuanced Illinois laws regarding animal attacks ensures leading-edge representation for you. We intricately navigate through liability laws, manage health care providers effectively and ensure maximum compensation for your suffering. The expertise pooled at Carlson Bier dynamically highlights us as an prudent option when selecting lawyers adept with Illinois’ specificity in dog bites cases. Compassionate yet aggressive negotiation of insurance claims ensures victory against formidable opponents – protection that you deserve following such traumatic experiences like irresponsible pet ownership or negligence causing harm to innocent citizens like yourself. Trust us; allow this ordeal to strengthen rather than weaken you by counting on Carlson Bier— where it’s not just about winning your case but restoring justice above all else!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Eureka Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier! We are your trusted professional personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. Our vast experience and unflagging dedication have assisted victims experiencing various forms of personal injuries, including specific cases related to dog bite injuries.

Are you or a loved one dealing with an unfortunate incident involving a dog bite? The pain involved can be physical as well as emotional, not forgetting the potential for debilitating medical costs. The law provides protection for victims of such events, and our task at Carlson Bier is to extend that protection to you.

Dog bites can cause significant harm—ranging from physical trauma, infection risks, psychological distress, and financial loss due to medical treatments and rehabilitation needs. Understanding the gravity of dog bite scenarios allows us to tailor our approach strategically while keeping in mind these critical aspects:

• Physical Injuries – This can run from superficial wounds to severe flesh injuries.

• Emotional Distress – It’s common for victims to develop fear towards dogs or outside spaces where dogs might be present.

• Infection Risk – Dog bites may carry harmful bacteria leading potentially dangerous infections like tetanus.

• Financial Burden – Hospital bills, follow-up check-ups, medications could burden the victim financially.

At Carlson Bier, we work arduously looking into every detail surrounding your case—an animal history report of the dog involved if available or obtaining witness statements—that affords us an upper hand towards building a robust case on your behalf.

There’s great value in knowing that in Illinois the law stands by Dog Bite Victims stating that any owner must take full responsibility if their dog attacks another person without provocation (510 ILCS 5/16). Herein lies our expertise; we use this legal stipulation along with other material facts about your case formulate strategies which position you best for maximum compensation.

Parties liable in a dog-bite injury aren’t limited only to pet owners; caretakers who had been handling the animal during the incident may also be held responsible. We tunneled down with a thorough investigation to identify all potential parties, amplifying your chances of receiving a fair payout.

We are not just lawyers; we see our role as guiding lights during your healing journey when feeling lost in legal complexity becomes an unfortunate reality. Our empathetic approach orchestrates understanding and comfort—attributes essential for nurturing your resilience throughout this process.

Moreover, at Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency basis. It signifies that we only get paid when you obtain compensation—an illustration of our confidence in securing desirable results for our esteemed clients.

So why wait? The clock could already be ticking on the statute of limitations connected to your case! Harm from dog bite injuries extends beyond physical wounds—it cascades towards emotional well-being as well as financial stability. You deserve representation that factors all these angles into its approach – you deserve Carlson Bier!

With unfaltering dedication, profound knowledge, seasoned experience and unfailing integrity making up the backbone of our service promise—we persuade Illinois law to protect your rightful claims efficiently and effectively.

Remember, laws surrounding personal injury cases can oftentimes become convoluted. Perhaps making now the right time to seek professional counsel.

If you have suffered due to dog bite injuries—start learning about your deserved rights today through clicking on the button below which will guide you through finding out how much your case could potentially be worth! Empower yourself by taking that first step towards justice with Carlson Bier—the attorneys who stand for those subjected to harm against their will.

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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 Eureka

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing skilled legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Trip Occurrences

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents get fair recompense for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Collision

Offering experienced legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Harms

Focused on extending dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on advocating for persons with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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