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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a dog bite incident occurs in Lansing, Illinois, you can rely on Carlson Bier attorneys to provide unparalleled legal representation. Profoundly experienced in dealing with personal injury matters, specifically focusing on dog bite injuries, our practice is dedicated to acknowledging your ordeal and fighting for the justice you deserve. We strive to protect victims of dog bites by effectively leveraging vast knowledge of Illinois laws concerning such incidents. You have rights under these well-defined rules; we ensure they aren’t ignored or devalued. Navigating through complex litigation processes could be overwhelming without professional help-where Carlson Bier stands out from the rest. Our team not only offers highly specialized legal counsel but also empathetically takes care of your emotional wellbeing after a traumatic experience like a canine attack! Choose Carlson Bier as your partner during this challenging time – committed advocates who will diligently work towards getting optimal compensation for all damage caused due to a distressing dog bite incident.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lansing Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys understand that being a victim of a dog bite injury can be an extremely traumatic experience. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers is based in Illinois and is dedicated to serving those who have suffered from such tragic incidents. Dog bites can lead to serious injuries, intense pain, emotional distress and even long-lasting psychological impact. It is imperative for everyone, especially pet owners and parents, to be aware of the potential dangers posed by aggressive animals.

Dog bites are more common than many think; according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. The effects can range from mild discomfort or fear to severe injuries involving deep tissue damage or fatal infections like rabies – all occurring despite the domestic nature of these creatures. However, you don’t need to shoulder this burden alone, Carlson Bier is here to help.

In Illinois State Law under Section 16 of Chapter 510 ILCS Animals Act aims at protecting individuals against dog attacks or other such injuries caused by animals resulting in hitting them hard where it matters most— their pockets! This legal provision means if your furry friend wounds anyone without provocation while off premises, you might have a case on your hands!

The following key points highlight how we at Carlson Bier can help:

– Thorough Investigation: Our team will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading up to the bite incident.

– Proving Liability: We aim at assessing owner responsibility or neglect contributing towards the incident.

– Determination of Damages: We assist in calculating compensation that accounts for both current medical bills as well as future needs stemming from any lasting trauma.

– Experienced Negotiation: With our expertise in dealing with insurers and defendants alike, we strive for obtaining deserving compensation without necessarily going through time-consuming court trials.

By educating yourself about your rights when it comes to dog bites, you better equip yourself for potentially difficult situations. Various factors influence an owner’s liability, ranging from whether the dog has been trained to attack, if it was provoked at the time of the incident, or even if there are local leash laws in effect. The state of Illinois has a ‘strict liability’ rule when it comes to dog bite injuries – this means that as long as the victim was conducting themselves peaceably and had legal right to be on the location where they were bitten, no amount of argument concerning negligence or unawareness can absolve owners from responsibility.

Reach out to us for assistance following any instance of dog-related injury. We treat your case with utmost importance and strive for achieving most deserved compensation—covering medical bills (both past and future estimates), lost wages during recovery period, therapy costs (whether physical or emotional), pain suffering entailed from such experience even going beyond monetary terms depending on circumstances unique to each case.

Indeed, Carlson Bier’s commitment is not just towards winning cases but also educating individuals about their rights making them aware enough so prevention steps can be taken wherever possible reducing occurrence frequency such unprecedented incidents. Past successes detail our expertise; trust us to zealously advocate for you today!

Remember: you need not suffer in silence after a heartbreaking incident like a dog bite injury. At Carlson Bier, we believe that knowledge is power — understanding your rights under Illinois law provides assurance while dealing with unexpected catastrophes caused by man’s alleged best friend. Please click on the button below for an assessment cum estimate regarding what your personal injury claim might potentially be worth. Our experienced attorneys stand ready at all times eager assist those who have endured unjust harm due unfortunate accidents leading present situations where help becomes imperative & justice surely needs served!

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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 Lansing

Bike Crashes

Expert in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Supplying expert legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal help to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Tumble Incidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents get just remuneration for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Extending specialist legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Building Collisions

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Harms

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Focused on defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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