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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you face a distressing situation such as a dog bite injury, it is crucial to seek legal representation from an experienced and reputable firm. Carlson Bier provides exceptional services in this domain, having represented clients successfully in numerous Dog Bite Injuries cases. Serving the people of Hutsonville, our attorneys are profound in navigating Illinois’ complex legislation related to animal attacks – ensuring your rights are completely protected. We utilize comprehensive strategies that aim to secure maximum compensation for victims suffering physically or emotionally due to dog bite incidents. Understand that each case requires distinctive attention; thus we provide personalized guidance at every step of your legal journey with us. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing aggresive advocacy grounded on years of expertise and notable victories throughout Illinois state lines without compromising ethics or integrity when serving Hutsonville residents grappling with canine-inflicted damages. Contact Carlson Bier today – let’s put our collective strength behind obtaining justice for your unfortunate experience.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Hutsonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a reputed Illinois-based personal injury law firm, we possess an unparalleled commitment to victims who have suffered dog bite injuries. As experienced attorneys specializing in personal injury law, we empathize with the physical and emotional aftermath oftentimes endured by our clients. We appreciate how traumatic it can be when a friendly neighborly interaction transforms into distress due to an unexpected dog attack.

Dog bites not only cause severe physical injuries but also inflict psychological scars. Oftentimes these injuries extend to soft tissue damage or worse – deep puncture wounds or fractures. The grave concern escalates when such attacks lead to infections such as Rabies or Tetanus, effectively complicating health recovery significantly.

• Chronic Pain & Disfiguration: Deep tears and wounds from dog bites often result in a high risk of infection leading to permanent disfiguration.

• Significant Medical Expenses: Treating these injuries comprises anti-rabies vaccination, stitching wounds along with potential surgeries adding costs escalating medical bills.

• Emotional Trauma: Attacks by dogs make even routine activities like walking down the pavement harrowing experiences for victims over time.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that no one should shoulder the burden of cost for accidents they didn’t cause; hence, understanding your rights following a dog bite is paramount. A central tenet of Illinois law holds owners ‘strictly liable’ for their pets’ actions which means if you are bitten in Illinois, the owner or caretaker of that animal bears financial responsibility for any injury caused unless you provoked the animal into biting you, trespassed on property among other specific exclusions.

Our diligent team assists throughout each step ensuring clients fully understand their legal position explaining varied complex aspects such as provocation clause wherein you may lose right to compensation if found that bite was out of self-defence against tormenting behavior exhibited towards dog – deciphering nuances involved so justice isn’t just done but seen clearly.

Should your case proceed towards trial, our formidable Carlson Bier attorneys are formidable adversaries in the courtroom ready to fiercely advocate your case employing a fact-driven strategy to maximize damage recovery. Our remarkable track record reflects that we leave no stone unturned having successfully represented hundreds of clients like you securing rightful compensation encompassing medical expenses, loss of earning capacity if long-term injuries prevent working, and non-economic damages for pain and suffering.

Complex as it seems, recouping from an unfortunate incident should not entail additional stress from navigating through intricate legal pathways. We hold it our solemn duty at Carlson Bier to extend seamless support easing this journey so healing can truly commence – one focused step towards brighter tomorrows at a time.

Indeed after reading all this, understand that each dog bite incident embraces unique circumstances requiring specific legal handling which is best determined following a personalized consultation with our proficient team. One critical aspect addressed during these consultations involves determining worthiness of pursuing claims assessing expected costs against possible compensation – striking balance where justice accompanies financial wisdom.

Do remember as valued future clientele; your preliminary consultation with us comes free holding no obligation thereafter – embodying testament of faith in providing unparalleled legal service whilst ensuring feasibility for clients.

Undoubtedly grappling with aftermaths like mentioned above while attempting to find sense amidst chaos is challenging indeed but know you remain valued here and entrusted matters would witness tireless expert attention for achieving desired righteous outcomes!

We earnestly invite you now to tap on button below to finest clarity outlining directly how much your case might be potentially worth… At Carlson Bier, we look forward optimistically for helping pave paths towards a promising way ahead!

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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 Hutsonville

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying professional legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending expert legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents gain reasonable payout for harms and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Incident

Offering professional legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Committed to offering expert legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in supporting victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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