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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury cases with a particular emphasis on dog bite injuries. Our adept attorneys understand the complexities these cases can bring, and they are exceptionally qualified to navigate them effectively and successfully. As leading legal experts in Illinois, our aim is to ensure victims of such unfortunate incidents across regions including Kingston receive deserved compensation for their physical and emotional distress. We’re dedicated not only to upholding your rights but also to imparting compassion during your difficult times. With Carlson Bier at your side, you’ll benefit from an impeccable reputation acquired through years of experience dealing with similar situations – it’s what sets us apart.

Our proficiency lays chiefly within handling unique circumstances inherent in dog bite incidences like predicting adverse health complications while considering pain-and-suffering damages into account when advocating for rightful reimbursement – making all the difference between inadequate resolution and optimal reparation. Trust Carlson Bier as your advocate for achieving maximum recovery from life-altering ordeals like Dog Bite Injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Kingston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your well-being is our top priority. As a premier personal injury attorney firm based in Illinois, we specialize in an array of personal injuries – one significant area that commands attention being Dog Bite Injuries.

Dog bites are unfortunately far too common and can lead to severe physical and emotional strain on the survivors. Thanks to our expertise and experience with such cases, we’ve come to understand the extent of their implications. The repercussions span beyond temporary pain or minor wounds; they sometimes include heavy medical expenses, psychological trauma, scarring, and even lost wages due to extended recovery periods.

A few important points about dog bite injuries you should be aware of:

• Dog owners are held accountable: Illinois laws typically hold the owner responsible if their pet injures someone.

• Severity matters: The seriousness of initial injuries plays a crucial role in determining the level of compensation.

• Long-term effects count: Emotional distress resulting from a traumatic incident like this also contributes towards establishing damages.

• Time-sensitive claim window: Depending on when you discovered or should have discovered an injury from a dog bite incident, victims usually have about two years in Illinois to file a claims lawsuit.

However complicated it may seem, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. At Carlson Bier, our team stands by your side every step along the way. We take great pride in providing personalized legal advice for individuals who’ve suffered dog bite injuries. Our attorneys know all too well that navigating through these issues often involve sensitive emotions considering man’s best friend was involved.

Nothing slips past our eyes when it comes down to focusing on each case’s complexities. Once retained as your lawyer firm, we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly into investigating every aspect thoroughly – conducting client interviews offering free consultations; inspecting accident locations; going over medical reports precisely; exploring possible liability insurance coverage options; consulting subject matter experts — vets, plastic surgeons etc.—when needed; monitoring your ongoing treatment — all to ensure we represent you effectively.

Carlson Bier believes that each client deserves justice for their suffering – emotional or physical. Our team is committed to attaining the full compensation available for medical bills, pain, and other damages linked to a dog bite incident under Illinois law. We endeavor to provide comfort in distressing times and reassure you that our seasoned attorneys’ expertise and dedication towards fighting for your rights will be worth investing your trust on every failure turned success step.

Moreover, Carlson Bier doesn’t charge any upfront fee until we successfully recover an amount for you – making us an affordable choice to millions of victims irrespective of their financial condition. This policy further exemplifies our commitment towards turning around lives affected by personal injuries like dog bites.

The journey from filing a lawsuit claiming compensation can seem long-winded, but rest assured; at Carlson Bier, it’s undertaken with the keenest eyes watching out for your interests and the most compassionate hearts beating aside yours. As one of the leading law firms proficient with intricate aspects concerning personal injury lawsuits in Illinois, we’ve been trusted by numerous clients who’ve rightfully claimed what they deserved after falling victim into unfortunate scenarios like Dog Bite Injuries.

Don’t let uncertainty restrain you from seeking what’s legally yours—click the button below today to calculate how much your potential claim could be worth. Your case matters- leave no stone unturned till the very end.Link up with our reputable legal experts now! Take that first stride forward with knowledge , determination and confidence—the culmination of which will bring about justice only in due course! Click the button below today—you deserve answers regarding possible compensation not just estimates; see how strong your potential claim stands before deciding any further— click now so Justice no longer waits!

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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 Kingston

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving expert legal advice for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Providing dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Senior Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Stumble Accidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents gain just compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Incident

Delivering professional legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Incidents

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Focused on ensuring specialized legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Expert in representing victims with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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