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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Dog Bite Injuries, Carlson Bier stands superior in providing diligent and effective legal advocacy. Renowned through Illinois for meticulously safeguarding victims’ rights, our proficient team offers unparalleled expertise ensuring that clients receive the compensation they deserve. Our esteemed attorneys leverage a wealth of experience to aggressively seek justice against negligent pet owners responsible for your predicament, skillfully navigating complex laws surrounding animal issues. Regardless of the complexity of your case arising in Gilberts or anywhere throughout Illinois, Carlson Bier remains committed to secure maximum possible remuneration for medical expenses, lost wages and suffering endured by such unfortunate incidents. Trust us; we treat each case uniquely – handling it empathetically while maintaining utmost professionalism every step along the way towards achieving favorable results. With an impressive track record comprising numerous successfully litigated dog bite cases across diverse situations only adds validation to picking Carlson Bier as your reliable counselor-at-law when faced with any kind of Dog Bite Injury scenarios.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Gilberts Illinois

When it comes to protecting your rights after a dog bite injury, Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys are the advocates you need. With an extensive understanding of Illinois state laws and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ satisfaction, our team is ready to offer legal assistance that not only meets but exceeds expectations.

A dog bite can be a traumatizing event leading to severe physical injuries, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. The right personal injury attorney can play an essential role in navigating the complex process of seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering dues to dog bites.

In order to ensure comprehensive protection of your interests when dealing with Dog Bite Injuries:

– Seek immediate medical attention: Prioritize your health by promptly getting professional care for your injuries. Medical records provide crucial evidence regarding the extent and nature of your injuries.

– Report the incident: Notify local authorities about the biting incident; this documentation could serve as critical evidence in future litigation.

– Document everything: Maintain a file or journal with specific details about the accident (location, time), potential witnesses’ contact information and photographs where possible.

– Do not negotiate directly with insurance companies: They might try to minimize their liabilities by offering settlements less than what you deserve.

Understanding Illinois laws around dog bite cases is also important:

• Under Illinois law (510 ILCS 5/16), any owner is liable if their pet attacks or attempts to attack another person without provocation.

• The statute does not differentiate between dogs on private property or public lands—the victim must prove they were peaceably conducting themselves in a place where they may lawfully be.

• Possible defenses include trespassing or proving that the victim provoked the animal intentionally or through negligence.

At Carlson Bier Attorneys-at-Law, we have years of experience handling personal injury claims related specifically to Dog Bite Incidents within Illinoi’s unique legal environment. Treatment costs following complications from a seemingly minor dog bite, such as infection or nerve damage, can be substantial. Therefore, the need to secure compensation becomes even more vital; an experienced attorney from Carlson Bier provides most effective means of pursuing favorable outcomes for your case.

Navigating through a personal injury case alone can feel overwhelming. That’s why at Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to walking alongside our clients, being there every step of the way with advice rooted in expertise and understanding. We offer:

• Counseling on how to interact effectively with insurance companies,

• Detailed evaluation and presentation of all available evidence,

• Robust negotiations for maximum possible settlement,

• Professional representation in courtroom proceedings if required.

At Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys law group, we diligently work till justice is served because our goal is your peace of mind and satisfaction. Entrusting us with your Dog Bite Injury cases means tapping into a depth of experience that understands no two cases are alike — meaning personalized service specific to your needs will always be provided.

Through years dedicated solely towards championing personal injury victims’ rights here in Illinois, we’ve earned a reputation for aggressive advocacy coupled with compassionate counsel throughout what’s often an emotionally challenging process. If you’ve been bitten by someone else’s dog in Illinois—whether it was intended or not—the team at Carlson-Bier is ready to fight tooth-and-nail on your behalf.

For Carlson Bier Team, obtaining justice isn’t just about pursuing financial compensation—it’s about fighting so that no one has to endure such traumatizing circumstances without support again.

To delve deeper into how much potential reimbursement could be secured from these difficult situations, please click the button below now to find out how much your case may be worth!

Let our seasoned professionals determine those liable for holding them accountable because everyone deserves legal justice when something like an unprovoked dog attack shatters the safety and serenity they should reasonably expect within their everyday lives.

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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 Gilberts

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying expert legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Liability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable payout for harms and harm.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Delivering expert legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to delivering compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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