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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re contending with dog bite injuries in New Berlin, Carlson Bier is your dedicated recourse. Our distinguished law firm is esteemed for thorough expertise in personal injury cases, particularly dog bite related incidents. Holding a lawyer-client relationship of utmost importance, we are committed to representing the injured party professionally and fervently. Compassionate about every case we undertake, our team goes beyond legal advice; empathizing with the shock and trauma suffered from such distressing events as a severe dog attack. With an impressive track record of securing due compensation for physical and emotional pain or suffering experienced by victims, Carlson Bier delivers justice where it rightly belongs – into the hands of those impacted toughest by these unfortunate occurrences. Professional yet personable representation ensures optimal outcomes at all levels of court proceedings including negotiation stages or full-blown trials . Choose us as your staunch advocate on Dog Bite injury claims today – you deserve nothing less than exemplary legal support through Carlson Bier’s expert assistance.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in New Berlin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are unwavering champions for individuals who have suffered injury due to an unfortunate dog bite accident. As leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our commitment is unyielding and victim-focused with a primary aim of offering immediate help after the occurrence of such incidents.

Dog bites can be traumatizing and debilitating; they may inflict both physical pain and psychological distress on victims. The pain extends far beyond the bite itself – these accidents often leave scars, which serve as grim reminders of the trauma endured long after the event has occurred.

Illinois law entitles you to seek compensation if you’ve been bitten by a dog. It provides protection by holding the animal’s owner responsible for its actions. This detail is especially relevant in circumstances where negligence or reckless disregard played significant roles before the incident.

The following key points outline your rights within Illinois law:

– Dog owners are held strictly liable for injuries inflicted by their pets.

– A person injured by a dog must prove two things: that he or she was in a place legally permitted at the time of attack – be it public space or being legally present on private property – and that he or she did not provoke the dog.

– If these conditions apply, then under strict liability claims you do not need to demonstrate that the owner was negligent; it would be enough just to show that his/her dog caused harm

– Injuries arising from these incidents include but aren’t limited to puncture wounds, sprains, fractures, infections (including rabies), emotional upset/PTSD-like symptoms.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that interpreting legal language might seem complex; however don’t worry because providing clarity is part of our service commitment towards you. Our diligent team works tirelessly ensuring justice is served promptly whilst compassionately assisting clients throughout their journey to recovery.

We gather comprehensive evidence such as medical records showcasing your physical injuries and mental trauma following this traumatic encounter–serious factors in calculating the value of your claim. Additionally, we will exhaustively seek out any form of insurance that might be available to assist you while handling all negotiations with unyielding determination.

Also, should there be negligent elements linked to your case such as disregarding local leash laws or prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies, it assists in robustly enhancing your compensation non-monetary damages termed ‘pain and suffering’, often heftier than the cost of medical bills alone.

With Carlson Bier by your side, you can be at peace knowing that a formidable ally is on hand to provide insightful guidance combined with aggressive representation when needed. Our cumulative years of expertise afford us a profound understanding of how Illinois law operates pertaining to personal injury – pertinently via dog bites.

Our objective is more than merely getting our clients compensated; it’s about restoring normalcy back into their lives post this ordeal. Thus, partnering with Carlson Bier guarantees tenacious legal advocacy coupled with compassionate client service fashioned from deep understanding and unwavering commitment towards clients’ welfare following incidents like these.

In recognition that each scenario differs significantly due to variables including breed or size of dog involved, nature and extent of injuries sustained among others; our commitment transcends rendering personalized services best suitable for your condition assuring fairness and optimum justice served during this draining period.

Now that you are versed in legal nuances surrounding dog bite accidents under Illinois law and the pivotal role Carlson Bier plays supporting victims navigate through complex processes seeking rightful compensation – wouldn’t it make sense reaching out? We’re here eager to clarify any concerns additionally addressing queries related specific nuances around personal circumstances ensuring full comfort before association. Why don’t you click on the button below now? Confirm what rights eligible support could mean for you–find out how much your unique circumstance could potentially be worth financially.

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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 New Berlin

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving expert legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents get equitable compensation for injuries and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Providing expert legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in representing victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure redress.

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