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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the traumatic aftermath of a dog bite injury in Oglesby, you don’t simply need legal representation – you deserve the best. At Carlson Bier, we possess extensive knowledge and experience in this field which allows us to fight passionately for your rights. Our attorneys understand Illinois’ complex Dog Bite Statute intimately and will use their proficiency to help secure maximum compensation for your physical as well as emotional scars. We are uncompromising when dealing with insurance companies—we won’t allow them to minimize what you’re going through just because of their desire for profits over people. Plus, our understanding approach makes Carlson Bier not just a solution but an ally during these trying times; treating every case on its merits while providing compassionate support throughout the process ensures that choosing us means more than hiring an attorney—it’s about prioritizing your health and peace of mind. Choose Carlson Bier: we’re champions for victims of dog bite injuries time after time.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Oglesby Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and emotional trauma associated with dog bite injuries. As a premier personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we are privileged to provide legal representation for those affected by serious dog bites. Dog bite laws can be intricate and often require insightful interpretation; therefore, having an experienced lawyer by your side could significantly impact your claim compensation.

Countless individuals each year experience severe discomfort, lasting fears, and even permanent disfigurement from dog bites. Below are some key aspects related to this type of accident you should know:

– Under Illinois law: A dog or animal owner is usually liable if their pet causes injury to another person.

– The statute of liability: According to the law in Illinois, a victim must file a claim within two years following the incident.

– Severity Matters: The more severe the scarring or damages caused by the dog bite, typically leads to increased monetary compensation.

Given these complexities surrounding such unfortunate incidents, it’s essential that victims equip themselves with adequate knowledge and appropriate representation.

Our esteemed lawyers at Carlson Bier specialize in cases involving animal attacks. With measurable expertise in interpreting Illinois State Law pertaining to dog bite injuries, they assertively fight for victims’ rights while pursuing maximum disponibles compensation.

In handling your case at Carlson Bier:

– We conduct comprehensive investigations into the circumstances leading up to the attack.

– Determine liability based on extensive knowledge of state laws regarding pets and their owners.

– Submit meticulous documentation supporting you deserve full recompense for medical bills, lost wages during recovery time plus psychological counseling if required post-trauma.

A majority of past clients have recovered substantial amounts due to our detailed approach and unyielding commitment towards securing fair payouts.

It’s important not only because life-altering wounds deserve justice but also as a way of discouraging negligent behaviors amongst pet owners which contribute heavily toward avoidable accidents like these where innocent bystanders become unwilling victims enduring pain & discomfort.

Remember, Carlson Bier’s personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means you pay no fees unless we secure compensation for you. Our dedicated team is here to ensure that throughout this challenging time, your rights remain protected and that no detail is overlooked in the pursuit of justice.

Embarking on legal action might seem daunting, particularly at such distressing times following a dog bite injury. However, securing representation by skilled attorneys could make all the difference whilst navigating these troubled waters. We are well-versed in Illinois law and have earned our stripes by delivering consistently high standards of professional service combined with compassionate client care.

Finally, every case differs fundamentally which implies no standard claim amount applies universally to everyone – various factors determine this like nature or severity of injury amongst others hence why it’s crucial for victims to consult experienced attorneys before embarking upon litigation process itself.

The question inevitably arises: What exactly may your claim be worth? At Carlson Bier, taking into account the unique aspects surrounding each individual’s particular circumstance, we promise to fight relentlessly while championing transparency throughout processing your lawsuit.

Don’t wait! Click on the button below to gain insights regarding potential estimation for your claim based on representative past settlements after dog bite incidents – undergoing such traumatic experience deserves both justice & comprehensive restitution.

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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 Oglesby

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving specialist legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing dedicated legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Slip Mishaps

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents secure fair payout for harms and damages.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Offering expert legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Building Crashes

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing specialized legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal assistance to secure redress.

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