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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re seeking representation for dog bite injuries in Marseilles, Carlson Bier is an exemplary choice. Comprising of experienced and committed Illinois-based personal injury attorneys, we have demonstrated excellence by winning numerous dog bite cases against negligent pet owners. Understanding the emotional trauma and physical harm victims experience, we work tirelessly to ensure justice is served. Moreover, our proficiency extends to understanding intricate Illinois state laws related to such incidents – this guides us crafting effective legal strategies that maximize compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain suffering endured by victims.

Our comprehensive approach includes a thorough investigation into each incident’s specific circumstances optimizing all available Laws linked with animal attacks for your benefit. At Carlson Bier, our commitment lies not only in securing financial relief but also enforcing accountability from pet owners fostering responsible ownership.

Choose Carlson Bier – where expertise meets empathy in the realm of Dog Bite Injury cases. Trust us with taking up your cause whilst you concentrate on healing plus recovering your life’s normalcy post incident.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Marseilles Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a premier personal injury law firm based in Illinois. One of the intricate areas that we specialize in is Dog Bite injuries. These incidents can be traumatic and could potentially lead to significant physical harm and emotional distress. If you or someone dear to you have been recently bitten by a dog, it’s essential for you to understand your rights and how the law relates specifically to this type of injury.

Understanding the complexities surrounding Dog Bite Injuries isn’t always straightforward but our expert team at Carlson Bier has an extensive track record of successful cases under our belt, promising impeccable legal guidance. Here are three key things to consider:

• Your Right To Compensation: Illinois law dictates that if a dog attacks or tries to attack without provocation while one is peacefully conducting themselves in a location they may legally be, then the owner becomes liable for all damages suffered by injured party.

• Severity Of The Incident: Damages sought after typically include costs incurred from bodily harm which covers medical expenses both present and future along with pain and suffering endured post incident.

• Statute Of Limitations: It’s noteworthy that there is essentially limited time period after which one cannot file for a claim related dog bites (based on Illinois law). Thus prompt professional consultation becomes fundamental soon after incident occurrence.

Navigating through these points may seem daunting but rest assured Carlson Bier will ensure utmost transparency all through legal proceedings keeping you well informed with constructive information making sure there’s no confusion about what’s happening.

We believe everyone should be allowed efficiency and precision while dealing with these painful experiences especially due to another person’s negligence – blameless victims deserve compensation! We understand that dog bite injuries range from minor wounds, severe scarring or disfigurement, psychological trauma such as fear of dogs or public places even grave complications leading up to death hence placing paramount emphasis on each individual case demanding personalized attention using unique strategies ensuring optimal outcomes beneficial favoring rightful justice!

In providing value to our clients, at Carlson Bier; we not only focus on the legal boundaries and compensation battles. Our priority lies in empowering you with education around scenarios involving Dog Bite injuries; while simultaneously working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that your rights are protected and those responsible for your ordeal are held accountable.

When dealing with dog bite injury cases, our forte is centered towards a comprehensive understanding of all legalities involved combined with an empathetic perspective towards individual journeys encountered post incident bearing professional prowess gathered over years of dedicated service. With us by your side, experience seamless navigation through these complex processes ensuring meticulously examined details pertaining every aspect consolidated into building robust legal standpoints targeting maximum compensations deserved!

Remember! Being a victim does not equate being helpless. In fact it can open gateway seeking justice ensuring punitive damages catered out holding culprits accountable. By clicking the button below you get immediate access finding how much your case could potentially be worth!

Here at Carlson Bier, we believe in prompt action and strategic planning where each minute hold tones of intrinsic value thus without any further delay feel free reach out because together we’ve survived stronger storms! Step up today reassured by promising guidance moving beyond limiting oneself as mere victims instead transforms into survivors enforcing rightful dignity & justice.

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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 Marseilles

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering expert legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying skilled legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents receive equitable recompense for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Mishap

Offering specialist legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Committed to extending dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Committed to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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