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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a dog bite injury, you need someone experienced to handle legal matters effectively. With a deep-rooted commitment to advocating for victims in Goodings Grove, Carlson Bier blends expertise with compassion. As personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we specialize in dog bite cases and accurately perceive every distressing aspect linked with these unfortunate incidents. We tenaciously pursue rightful compensation for medical bills, lost wages and emotional suffering while providing empathetic understanding throughout this painful journey. Partner your fight against unjust circumstances with Carlson Bier – where mastery over Illinois’ distinctive laws coupled with staunch legal representation culminates into maximum successful outcomes; because at our core- lie your well-being and justice.

Our lawyers are not just skilled negotiators but seasoned courtroom veterans as well–proving instrumental when insurance companies resist fair settlement offers.

Let Carlson Bier stand by you right now through tireless advocacy until resolution is achieved after the dog bite trauma – all that’s missing from our squad is you! Contact us today to discuss next steps toward empowerment!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Goodings Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we dedicate our expertise and resources to champion the rights of those harmed by preventive incidents—an unwelcome encounter with a dog is no exception. Based in Illinois, our primary goal as your personal injury attorneys rests on educating you about Dog Bite Injuries while offering comprehensive legal representation.

A dog bite injury can be a distressing experience leading to severe physical harm, emotional trauma and financial implications. Understanding the aftermath of such an incident is crucial:

• Physical injuries from a dog attack involve more than just puncture wounds or scratches. They can lead to nerve damage, scarring, infections like Rabies and should not be taken lightly.

• Emotional distress is another outcome often overlooked. Many victims suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders and nightmares that extend well beyond the physical healing process.

• Financial burdens arise from medical bills for surgery or rehabilitative care. Lost wages due to time off work also have to be considered.

As your advocate in these trying circumstances, the Carlson Bier legal team will tirelessly work towards securing compensation that covers medical expenses, lost wages along with pain and suffering through rigorous litigation of your case against liable parties.

Illinois specifically stands out as one of the few states where “Dog Owner’s Liability Act” applies. It stipulates that owners are held responsible if their pet physically attacks or injures someone without provocation; regardless if it was their first offense or not—this aligns rigidly under “strict liability.” The competence of Carlson Bier enables us to effectively leverage this law to protect your interests in a dog bite personal injury claim.

If you reside anywhere else apart from Goodings Grove, where we don’t maintain an office presence, please take note:

• Legal representation for residents outside our office jurisdiction aren’t compromised—we ensure access via modern communication platforms.

• Official meetings, legal discussions and document presentations get flawlessly conducted virtually ensuring transparency at all times.

Remember, you’re not alone—Carlson Bier is here to help. Our team prides itself on empathy, vigorous legal representation and an unwavering dedication to securing the best outcomes for our clients. You have already faced enough trauma; it’s now time for us to fight on your behalf.

Now that we’ve enlightened you about Dog Bite Injuries in Illinois, why not take action? Don’t let the incident impact your life endlessly. By clicking the button below, find out how much your case could be worth. Let Carlson Bier appraise your situation based on which, we can turn this unfortunate circumstance into a hard-fought victory in your favor—One step at a time.

We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge coupled with steadfast legal support; as these are the significant steps towards healing and reclaiming control of one’s life after a traumatic dog bite experience. Turning pain into power — it all starts here at Carlson Bier.

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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 Goodings Grove

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing skilled legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal assistance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Stumble Incidents

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring professional legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Damages

Expert in providing professional legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and adept legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Committed to assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure compensation.

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