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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a traumatic incident like dog bite injuries, you need a steadfast and experienced team on your side. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in as a prudent choice for residents of Morris. Specializing in personal injury cases particularly relating to dog bites, this law firm offers its exceptional services driven by extensive experience and nuanced understanding of Illinois laws. They are dedicated to ensuring their clients receive the compensation they deserve for pain suffered due to canine attacks. Be it mediation or contentious court battles; Carlson Bier stands tall – defending the rights of victims relentlessly. Their meticulous case preparation identifies all responsible parties including pet owners and landlords, which is instrumental in seeking maximum damages under relevant statutes. With an impressive track record built upon effective strategies combined with individualized client attention, choosing Carlson Bier means shifting your worries onto capable shoulders during challenging times while offering concrete legal solutions right from filing claims through the resolution phase for Dog Bite Injury Cases.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Morris Illinois

Understanding the complexity of dog bite injuries and navigating the often-confusing legal landscape can be an overwhelming task without a professional to guide you. The team at Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, is dedicated to providing expert personal injury assistance with a focus on dog bite cases.

Dog bites aren’t mere accidents; they come accompanied by physical pain, emotional stress and even financial burden in some cases. It’s important to comprehend not just the visible impact but also the intangible effects which cast a shadow over victims’ everyday lives. Key areas impacted include medical expenses for treatment and counseling if psychological trauma exists. You may have lost wages due to recovery time away from work or incurred other unforeseen costs related directly or indirectly to the incident.

In legal terms, while any breed of dog is capable of causing harm, certain breeds are more frequently deemed dangerous under Illinois law because of their historical behavior patterns. It’s vital that you understand whether this applies in your situation as it could significantly alter potential compensation claims. Regardless of breed, owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their dogs do not pose a risk or nuisance to others.

More than often victims assume triviality in these incidents due to lack of knowledge about state laws regarding dog bites which could play out advantageously from a claims perspective.

• The ‘One Bite Rule’–A previous incident involving biting or aggressive behavior from the same dog lends weightage to your case.

• Strict Liability- In many cases the dog owner is held liable for damages irrespective of whether he was aware of his pet’s propensity for aggression.

• Negligence – Owners who irresponsibly allow their pets access where they can cause harm add credence toevidence pointing towards negligence

At afore-mentioned Carlson Bier we bring expertise with empathy ensuring each client avails justice rightfully deserving adding closure so individuals move ahead stably after such traumatic incidents.While we extend our commitment across various prevalent forms of personal injury types our focus remains on dog bites as it’s a category we sincerely believe needs special attention considering growing numbers and the severity of repercussions our previous cases have evidenced.

Seeking legal assistance from Carlson Bier ensures you are guided with appropriate directives to get maximum compensation for your loss. Your well-being is above everything for us – right from guiding you through medical examinations to dealing with insurance companies or even representing you in court if needed, our team stands by you throughout this journey until justice is served.

Our approach hinges upon understanding each incident’s uniqueness considering every tiny detail while assembling evidence , examining state laws relevantly ensuring claims pressed bring comprehensive benefits covering all spectrums of the mishap unfolding into an encouraging future. Our deep-rooted local presence gives us unique insights about Illinois Law helping you optimize outcomes from your claim more than a generic widespread attorney might be able to deliver

So whether it’s scarring resulting from a nasty bite or string of counseling sessions adding up financially while creating emotional havoc or sundry unforeseen expenses gnawing into regular revenue flows trust us -Carlson Bier to extend expert counsel so victims breathe easy knowing they aren’t alone in this struggle.Equally important continuing life post such incidents becomes less harrowing once financial burden gets alleviated significantly making way for smoother transition towards normalcy

Remember, at Carlson Bier, personal injury isn’t just litigation—it’s about empowerment, reassurance and restoring hope back into lives stripped bare by unpredictable incidents like these dog bites.Don’t hesitate any longer; take that crucial first step today towards deciding where your case stands legally. Click the button below for a quick overview of how much your case could potentially be worth.It’s time to replace victim mode with warrior spirit, let those wounds heal and reclaim freedom wrenched away cruelly; all while securing what rightfully belongs to you under law- rightful compensation providing wherewithal during recovery stage leading onto better times ahead because only then does justice get served truly.

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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 Morris

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

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

Slip & Stumble Injuries

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Incident

Extending specialist legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Harms

Committed to ensuring expert legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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