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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the traumatic experience of a dog bite injury in Geneva, you need a trusted ally like Carlson Bier to navigate through your legal concerns. This esteemed Illinois law firm boasts a solid track record and extensive experience in handling personal injury proceedings related specifically to dog bite injuries. Knowing that each case is unique, their tailored approach ensures personalized care and understanding for all clients while fighting unwaveringly for the justice they so rightly deserve.

Their profound knowledge of Illinois state laws governing dog bites ensures accurate legal advice which factors into both immediate medical treatment costs as well as potential future expenses arising from psychological trauma or surgery. As an attorney group with vast expertise in this niche area of personal injury law, Carlson Bier consistently delivers not only succesful claims but also eases considerably the taxing process often associated with such incidents.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Geneva Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize as a dedicated personal injury lawyer group with an important focus on an often overlooked category of injuries – dog bites. Based in Illinois and committed to serving the communities within this state, our legal team possesses extensive insight and experience required to effectively handle such specific cases.

Education serves as the initial and crucial part that should take precedence for understanding dog bite injuries: their complexity and life-changing impact. Dog bite injuries are far from superficial or minor incidents; they encompass much more than momentary fright or physical marks left behind by an aggressive canine. Such instances can precisely cause severe physical damage or infections leading to prolonged complications, emotional trauma, extensive medical bills, missed work days, not forgetting long-term psychological effects birthed from such traumatizing encounters.

The severity of dog bites hugely depends on numerous elements like the dog’s breed and size, nature of inflicted wound and demeanor during attack. It’s important to tweeze out facts pointing towards negligence on behalf of the canine owner which could lead to viable grounds for litigation under Illinois law:

• A known violent pet behaving aggressively in past scenarios.

• The absence or lack of safety precautions taken by the dog owner (e.g.: leashing).

• The setting where attack took place – whether it was public domain or private property.

• The victim’s behavior in approach that might have incited the animal.

Through rigorous investigation upon establishing your claim’s legitimacy by assessing menacing history of said pet if evident, any breached leash laws by owners at time of said incident, along with possible reckless supervision exhibited towards their pets venture into our list.

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When it comes down to remuneration, Illinois law stipulates that a victim has the right to receive compensation for treating dog bite injuries and this may include:

• Medical costs – immediate and ongoing treatments

• Psychological counseling

• Lost wages (missed work due to recovery)

• Pain and suffering associated with the 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 Geneva

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering skilled legal services for victims of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending experienced legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Stumble Injuries

Expert in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to guiding patients of car accidents obtain fair settlement for injuries and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering professional legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Building Crashes

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Focused on delivering dedicated legal support for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Specializing in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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