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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or someone close to you has suffered from a dog bite injury in Monmouth, trust Carlson Bier as your primary legal recourse. Our group comprises seasoned personal injury attorneys dedicated solely to advocating for victims of dog bites. With years of experience fighting cases related to animal injuries, our professional team excels at uncovering vital details that strengthen your claim and enhance the likelihood of a favourable resolution. We understand how traumatic a canine attack can be; thus we strive tirelessly to fight for compensation worthy of the physical and emotional toll incurred by this unfortunate incident. At Carlson Bier, every case is uniquely important—promptly attended with compassion and persistence often missing in larger firms’ approach toward client servicing. Partner with us will ensure personalized attention coupled with an exceptional understanding of Illinois’ dog bite laws. Selecting Carlson Bier equals choosing vehement determination against negligence leading towards swift justice unveiling quicker paths toward healing after distressing dog-related accidents in Monmouth.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Monmouth Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a committed force in the provision of legal services to individuals who have experienced personal injuries. Based out of Illinois, our area of specialty includes an array of injury cases with particular prominence in Dog Bite Injuries. To be sure, such can be a traumatic encounter entailing physical pain and emotional distress. It’s crucial that victims understand their rights and the necessary actions required when confronted with such a situation.

Understanding the nature and impact of dog bite injuries is fundamental. These can range from minor punctures or scratch wounds to more serious ones like deep tissue damage or bone fractures. Moreover, there exists a risk for infections like rabies, which could result in severe illness if not promptly addressed. Psychological effects may also ensue, culminating in phobias or anxiety disorders—especially among children—that require therapeutic intervention.

Addressing these issues comes with significant costs related to medical treatments, loss of income due to incapacitation, psychological therapy expenses and other related damages. This is where the law steps in: To protect your rights as an injured party and hold accountable those liable for damages inflicted.

• Negligence: The dog owner failed to tether their pet capably or left them unleashed resulting in harm

• Recklessness: The perpetrator was aware of the dog’s aggressive nature but carelessly enabled conditions that led to an attack

• Statutory Strict Liability: The applicable state law automatically holds the owner accountable irrespective of prior knowledge about their pet’s violent tendencies

In Illinois specifically, statutes dictate strict liability for owners when it comes to dog bites; they’re held legally responsible regardless if this was their pet’s first offense or whether they previously knew about its propensity for aggression.

Subsequently important is recognizing what you must establish as evidence within your claim:

• That you were rightfully allowed on premise (public place or lawfully present on private property)

• You did not provoke the said animal

• The attack directly led to injuries and associated costs

At Carlson Bier, we help you navigate the complex terrain of personal injury law so that all your legal rights are enforced. Our experienced team addresses each case with utmost sensitivity and professional diligence. We gently guide you through the intimidating world of courtrooms, documentation, insurance claim negotiations while integrating medical assessment findings into your case presentation.

It’s important here to clarify that although we handle cases across Illinois, compliance with state regulations discourages us from implying an office presence in cities or territories where our physical establishment isn’t present.

Suffering due to a dog bite incident is alone a daunting encounter – dealing with its aftermath should not have to be an additional burden on you. Opting for a legal ally like Carlson Bier serves as your platform towards rightful compensation while providing solace during distressful periods.

Possessing the necessary knowledge about dog bite injuries can equip victims towards informed choices about their future course of action. Information embodies power and shines a ray of hope amid seeming despair—the exact guiding principle at Carlson Bier as we zealously champion your interests throughout this trying journey.

Take action today! Click below to find out how much your case might be worth. At Carlson Bier, compassion meets competence as we strive relentlessly for justice on behalf of those whom we are privileged to serve—because everyone deserves their day in court!

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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 Monmouth

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving specialist legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents gain equitable payout for hurts and damages.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Collision

Extending expert legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in delivering dedicated legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Focused on defending victims with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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