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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from dog bite injuries can be a traumatic experience that may warrant serious legal action. Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, delivers unparalleled expertise and emphatic counsel for such cases. With years of unmatched experience in representing victims of animal-related accidents, we are distinctively skilled at unraveling the complexities surrounding these situations and navigating through the litigation process effectively. Our dedication to justice ensures that clients’ rights are fiercely guarded while pursuing fair compensation for incurred damages related to physical harm, psychological trauma or income loss due to recovery period absences from work. Choosing Carlson Bier as your advocate assures you premier representation without geographically limiting top-tier legal services availability; irrespective of residing within Meredosia or its environs. Trust us with your case: our commitment is unwavering when seeking attainment of rightful restitution on behalf of those afflicted by canine-inflicted wounds.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Meredosia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we fully comprehend the psychological and physical trauma that comes with dog bites. These incidents can leave both visible and invisible scars – a disturbing reality that many individuals in Illinois deal with daily. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is committed to helping victims pursue justice, holding those responsible accountable, thereby giving peace of mind to our clients.

Dog bite injuries can range from minor wounds to severe injuries requiring extensive medical attention. Notably, deep tissue damage, nerve damage, infection or disease transmission like Rabies are common complications that come with such events. Emotional distress is also prevalent among victims – stress, anxiety and fear not just towards dogs but also public spaces can be crippling in one’s day-to-day life.

The legal perspective on dog bites is intricate as it involves various factors such as the circumstances surrounding the incident, leash laws, local ordinances against dangerous breeds and prior knowledge of a pet’s violent tendencies by its owner.

•Under Illinois law; “Animal Control Act”, a victim bitten by a dog has rights to seek monetary compensation if they were acting peacefully at the time of occurrence and did not provoke the attack.

•Being familiar with ‘strict liability,’ which applies in Illinois’ Dog Bite Statute will assist victims understand their legal right better. It implies that a dog owner bears full accountability for an unprovoked attack regardless of the history or known aggressive nature of their pet.

At Carlson Bier, we provide thoroughness in gathering evidence crucial for your case such as medical records detailing treatment received due to the bite injury; documenting manifestations linked to emotional trauma experienced subsequently; obtaining witness accounts emphasizing you didn’t incite aggression leading up-to the event. Furthermore:

•We consult expert professionals who deliver unbiased assessment regarding long-term implications either physically (plastic surgeons), psychologically (therapists), or economically (employment consultants) derived from your injury.

•We navigate negotiations assuring fair compensation through adept articulation of the victim’s misfortune, pointing out owners’ responsibility and where necessary, controvert defenses raised; from alleged provocation to arguing trespassing by the victim.

•Where settlement remains unattainable or unsatisfactory, we put forth compelling arguments before juries in pursuit for justice while keeping you abreast with every development ensuring you stay informed.

In managing dog bite injury claims, Carlson Bier attorneys display tenacity coupled with compassion recognising the emotional hardships endured beyond physical pains suffered post such traumatic experiences. We employ our expertise supporting clients through this tumultuous journey toward recovery & restoration:

•We facilitate referral to medical practitioners if further treatment is needed.

•We keep victims advised about developments related to their case – transparency being a core value.

It’s crucial for victims of dog bite injuries to know they have an ally in us at Carlson Bier. Remember going up against insurance companies can be intimidating and futile without experienced representation fit enough to address inherent complexities of these cases. Your pain transforms into our purpose; motivated by your struggles we gear up for achieving rightful compensation.

Being oblivious about what lies ahead does add into potential distresses reserved from abrupt adversities that life springs upon individuals including unsuspecting engagements alike dog bite events. Here, empowering you becomes an obligation we take on willingly- extending education meant enlightening you over rights available with regard to such predicaments whilst detailing how efficacious legal pursuits are carried on confronting them overcoming unfamiliarity.

Reach out today! With just a click below find out the worth linked towards your personal injury claim at zero cost. Getting realities uncovered might be daunting but remember being ignorant isn’t bliss when unknowingly our rights get trampled upon sustained quiet until one day welcoming courage righting it as awareness arises unveiling injustices once committed against innocent lives unabashedly setting impaired balance aright ensuring harmony prevails as intended originally reinstating faith those imparted marking humanity’s progress persevering. Choose decisiveness over hesitation: right now is the moment for asserting your claim enhancing divine order amidst chaotic human interactions restoring peace within oneself beyond societal conformity for then achieving justice restores tranquility!

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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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Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering expert legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing professional legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, providing expert legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Fall Incidents

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents get just payout for harms and harm.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Semi Accident

Ensuring specialist legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to delivering specialized legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Specializing in supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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