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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re the victim of a dog bite injury in Newark, choosing a proficient and vigilant legal representation is crucial. Count on Carlson Bier for that essential service. With an impressive reputation in handling personal injury cases, we prioritize aiding victims of canine attacks to receive the compensation they deserve effectively. As seasoned attorneys, we possess comprehensive knowledge around all facets of dog bite laws and liability issues based on past successful settlements. Navigating through complex legal procedures can be overwhelming; our professionals provide unwavering assistance every step justified with their widely recognized success rates within such specialized lines – validating worthwhile consideration for your case’s quality resolution.

A significant part of what makes us stand out is how vigorously we uphold client-attorney communication standards while maintaining utmost trustworthiness throughout our association with clients like you suffering from such unfortunate incidents.

Remember, no recovery equals no fee at Carlson Bier because your welfare comes first always! Trust us to tenaciously represent your interests following an undesired incident like a dog-bite attack; let this be why Carlson Bier tops your deliberations for absolute peace-of-mind during such distressing times. 

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Newark Illinois

Entering the world of personal injury law can seem overwhelming, particularly when dealing with distressing topics such as dog bite injuries. At Carlson Bier, we recognize this and dedicate ourselves to providing you comprehensive data about your unique case. Being a preeminent personal injury law firm in Illinois, we hone our collective wisdom to guide you seamlessly through the convoluted maze of legalities surrounding dog bite injuries.

Dog bites account for a significant number of personal injury cases all over America, including Illinois. From minor nips to severe mauling, these traumatic incidents could lead to grave physical injuries and emotional turmoil. It’s important to understand that victims have rights under Illinois statutes that permit them to seek compensation for their ordeal.

It’s vital that Carlson Bier shares our knowledge revolving around notions pertinent to dog bite injuries:

• Illinois follows strict liability laws regarding dog bites: If you’re bitten by someone else’s pet, irrespective of whether it has been aggressive or bit anyone in the past or not, the owner is liable.

• The time limit: Remember that actions triggered by injuries resulting from canine attacks must be initiated within two years from when the incident was reported.

• The requirement for proof: Essential evidence will include establishing yourself at a place where you were legally allowed at the moment of the incident; also proving that lack of provocative behavior towards the animal on your part.

Underlining these fundamentals is essential because many clients walk into our offices clouded with misconceptions about their situation due to scanty knowledge network. Our team at Carlson Bier strives tirelessly, extending copious amounts of research methodologies and strenuous investigations associated with each client’s case.

Furthermore, we comprehend how medical bills following these unfortunate accidents can mount up quickly alongside psychological suffering faced due to trauma. Our lawyers devote countless hours securing an advantage for our clients and ensuring they receive fair reimbursement for their harrowing experiences – be it lost wages from time off work or feeble attempts at negotiation by insurance companies.

The implications of suffering a dog bite go beyond the initial pain. The recovery process can be demanding both physically and emotionally; we’ve seen time and again how victims struggle with severe injuries, disfigurements, infections, psychological scars, not to mention notoriously relentless bill collectors from hospitals. Carlson Bier’s seasoned attorneys ascertain individualized strategies while approaching cases based on an in-depth understanding that no two situations are identical.

At Carlson Bier, we wholeheartedly believe that knowledge is power; hence we ensure our clients feel assured about their standing in the legal framework concerning dog bite injuries. Pursuing your rightful claim will sometimes make you feel like David against Goliath. That’s where having steady professionals such as us comes in handy to level the playing field against apprehensive insurance firms who dare to undercompensate your legitimate sufferings.

You’re entitled to receive compensation commensurate to the severity of your situation – don’t let lack of awareness hinder this right. We encourage you now, not just for taking control but also for complete peace of mind reclaiming what lawfully belongs to you.

Click on the button below; take advantage of our free consultation feature allowing us to assess meticulously how much your case might be worth. Rest assured knowing partners at Carlson Bier are up for any challenge as they continue paving paths towards justice one client at a time.

-Our mission stays steadfastly rooted: Bringing light into lives betrayed by darkness marred with anguish due to personal injury lawsuits. Let’s fight this together!

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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 Newark

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering adept legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal help to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Slip and Tumble Incidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents gain just remuneration for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Delivering experienced legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Injuries

Committed to offering compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Committed to representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure redress.

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