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If you or a loved one has suffered the devastation of a dog bite injury in Findlay, then look no further than Carlson Bier for exceptional legal representation. Our firm specializes in personal injury law with a particular emphasis on dog bite cases, ensuring victims receive rightful compensation and justice for their suffering. We understand the physical pain and psychological trauma wrought by such incidents, thus our dedicated attorneys make it their mission to advocate fiercely on your behalf. At Carlson Bier, we bring extensive knowledge combined with deep-rooted compassion into each case we take on because client victory is our top priority. With years mastering Illinois state laws surrounding animal attacks precisely, our team ensures impeccable handling of your case unmatched elsewhere.We’ll guide you through medical-liability concerns and insurance complexities smoothly so that you can concentrate wholly on recovery.Given our track record proving negligence whilst maintaining client care means when searching for an adept Dog Bite Injury attorney group to represent your best interest – Carlson Bier stands resolute as the right choice.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Findlay Illinois

Personal injury incidents like dog bite injuries can come with a myriad array of complications and distress. At Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to guiding and representing victims in Illinois through the legal maze involved in these types of claims. As a law firm grounded by years of experience advocating for personal injury victims, our commitment is to provide them relief while ensuring they receive fair compensation.

When it comes to dog bite injuries, there’s more to comprehend than meets the eye. Many often overlook the fact that such an incident doesn’t just result in physical damage but may also trigger emotional trauma and financial setbacks due to medical bills and time off work. These outcomes deserve acknowledgment and appropriate resolution. Specific aspects need attention:

– The severity & extent of the Injury: Dog bites can range from minor puncture wounds to serious nerve damage or even disfigurement.

– Medical Attention Required: Depending upon the severity, this could involve anything from basic first aid treatment at home to intricate surgical repairs.

– Emotional Trauma: Psychological distress can manifest as a fear of dogs or even PTSD in severe cases.

– Loss of Income: The victim might have been incapacitated temporarily or permanently leading to lost wages during recovery.

In Illinois, liability for dog-related injuries generally falls on their owner under something known as “strict liability”. It means that even if a dog has never shown any previous aggression or propensity towards biting, its owner can still be held liable for damages if it does end up assaulting someone – no proof of negligence required.

At Carlson Bier, we’re equipped with depth understanding about such laws tied accompanied with thorough investigation skills crucial for gathering evidence pertaining your case. We understand how important it is not just to prove your innocence but also expose faults where necessary – further reinforcing your claim stance.

Some clients worry whether pursuing legal action will lead to an order forcing euthanasia on offending animals; however, this is seldom seen in reality. While fatal attacks could ultimately result in putting the pet down, most cases don’t reach this point. We focus on ensuring that owners are held financially accountable – pushing for precautionary measures rather than punitive ones.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that going against the dog’s owner doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll sue an individual directly. Often enough, homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policies cover dog bites and related damages – providing us with multiple avenues to pursue a workable solution towards your claim. Our goal here at Carlson Bier isn’t just winning; we strive for meaningful victories that align with our clients’ best interest.

Navigating through intricate legal systems can be a daunting task when you’re still trying to recover physically and emotionally post such incidents. The labyrinth of protocols, paperwork and languages is something you shouldn’t have to endure alone. Here at Carlson Bier, we believe in standing side by side with our client as their representative but also as their ally – offering guidance every step of the way.

Finally, we realize compensation cannot entirely make up for the pain and distress caused due to such unfortunate incidents; however, they do provide some level of relief amidst chaos. Together with dedicated legal assistance from Carlson Bier attorneys, we can ensure the weight of these situations is shared not carried solely by victims themselves.

We invite you now to explore further—our specialized team would much appreciate helping navigate your possible case and adding another layer of support during this tough time. Click on the button below to find out more about how much your case could potentially be worth truly because at Carlson Bier – Your fight becomes ours!

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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 Findlay

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Providing adept legal assistance for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Offering expert legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Slip Occurrences

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents secure equitable settlement for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Providing expert legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to providing expert legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on supporting patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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