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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the heart of Mounds, where man’s best friend permeates nearly every household, dog bite injuries sadly remain a pertinent issue. Carlson Bier stands as a premier choice for handling your unique case. Specializing in personal injury law with substantial expertise in dog bite incidents, we strive to equip you with steadfast representation. Our skilled attorneys understand the traumatic aftermath of such misfortunes and prioritize advocating for clients’ rights to fair compensation. At Carlson Bier, each dog bite case is managed meticulously; our resources are strategically channeled towards retrieving comprehensive evidence that will fortify your claim from start to finish. Years of profound practice in Illinois have anchored us as leaders within this legal sector; rest assured we persistently work towards securing favorable outcomes on behalf of our clients without geographic boundaries liming us but rather bridging connections far and wide across Mounds community.We’d confidently say when it comes to battling Dog Bite Injury cases statewide –count on no one else other than Carlson Bier!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Mounds Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that a dog bite incident is not just physically painful but can also result in significant emotional trauma. We take pride in representing victims of such accidents with deep compassion and expertise. Operating within Illinois, our law firm specializes in personal injury cases. And one area where our veteran personal injury attorneys excel like no other is in handling cases related to dog bite injuries.

Dog bites can cause severe physical suffering such as puncture wounds, tissue damage, infections or scars along with immense psychological distress due to the violent and unpredictable nature of the attack. It’s essential for dog owners to comprehend that they are accountable for their pet’s actions under the Illinois Animal Control Act: if a dog (or any animal) attacks or attempts to attack an individual out of provocation when this person is peacefully conducting themselves anywhere he or she may lawfully be present, then the owner must bear civil liability for damages caused by such an attack.

As an experienced team of personal injury lawyers serving across Illinois, we will help you understand your legal rights after a dog bite accident:

• The victim does not necessarily need to be bitten for an owner to be held liable; even if you’re knocked over by a leaping dog and get hurt, you could still file a claim.

• Dog owners are liable irrespectively of whether their pet has shown aggressive tendencies before or whether it’s involved in any previous incidents.

• In particular instances, another party besides the owner might share responsibility too – businesses keeping dogs on their property owe equivalent duties as do handlers who’ve taken charge from owners.

While many don’t realize it at first glance, receiving compensation for your trauma isn’t always straightforward. Your entitlement depends on proving certain elements such as

• Pure Negligence – showing how someone unreasonably managed his/her animal causing harm,

• Scientific Rule – produces evidence about specific breed known for aggression,

• Trespassing Loophole – mandates you were not intruding on private grounds whilst assaulted or

• Proving ‘serious physical injury’ – exhibited by broken bone, permanent disfigurement, lethal ailment risks.

The Carlson Bier legal team brings years of expertise with an impressive track record in providing the highest quality legal representation for dog bite victims. We strive to achieve justice for every client, utilizing our knowledge and comprehension of Illinois state laws related to animal attack cases. With us on your side, rest assured that we will endeavor tirelessly until we secure the fairest compensation possible.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances and experiences are unique; hence our approach is always individual-focused. We holistically assess the impact of a dog bite incident upon your life – factoring in medical expenses (both current and future), psychical and mental trauma endured as well as potential income loss if there has been an impact on ability to work.

You deserve access to justice after a distressing event like a dog bite injury. Allow Carlson Bier attorneys’ adept navigation around complex personal injury law procedures alleviate some burdens off your shoulders during this difficult period. Trust us when we say, we take no incidents lightly because at the heart of it all is someone’s life dramatically altered due to another’s negligence.

To get started, simply click the button below so you could find out how much your case is worth. You’re under no obligation nor burdened by any fee until compensation reaches your hands! Let’s explore together how best vindication can be achieved with utmost dignity preserving your rights at each step forward!

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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 Mounds

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying professional legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending expert legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Injuries

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

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents get reasonable payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Offering adept legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Damage

Committed to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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