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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with dog bite injuries in Olney, the guidance and representation of competent attorneys can be invaluable. The legal team at Carlson Bier specializes in such personal injury cases, offering reliable expertise to secure fair compensation for your physical and emotional suffering. We understand how traumatic a dog attack can be; dangerous dogs pose a serious threat to safety, causing debilitating injuries that require extensive medical care and therapy. With an accurate comprehension of Illinois state laws regarding animal attacks, our firm strategically negotiates or litigates on behalf of our clients to help them recover costs incurred due to these traumatizing incidents. Our commitment lies not only in asserting your rights but also providing moral support during these challenging times—that’s what sets us apart from other law firms dealing with similar cases. In choosing Carlson Bier as your Dog Bite Injury attorney, you are choosing dedication, expertise and compassion—a holistic approach towards ensuring justice is served while helping you heal both physically and emotionally.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Olney Illinois

When an innocent encounter with a pet dog descends into trauma, the unpredictability of the situation can often leave victims unaware of their rights. Carlson Bier is your trusted partner in such times, dedicated to unwavering representation for individuals who have sustained a Dog Bite Injury. Our Illinois-based legal team boasts years of experience navigating the complexities involved in proving negligence in cases of this nature. Providing an empathetic ear combined with stalwart advocacy, we help categorize the severity of your injury based on recognized levels used by professional canine behavioral consultants.

Understanding liability following dog bite incidents in Illinois is paramount to building a successful case and garnering appropriate compensation. In many instances under the state’s Animal Control Act, if a person is peacefully conducting themselves and finds themselves attacked or injured by a dog without provocation, the owner becomes liable for any damages incurred by that individual as a result.

The aftermath of a dog bite incident could involve multiple physical injuries and psychological traumas including:

• Puncture wounds

• Scratch marks and lacerations

• Possibility of infection due to bacteria present in animal saliva

• Impact-related injuries such as fractures stemming from falls during an attack

• Long term scarring or disfigurement which may require cosmetic surgery interventions

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) emotional distress following encounters with dogs

Obtaining reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages due to recuperation time-off work, as well as covering costs related to psychological counseling sessions fall within our remit at Carlson Bier. We strive relentlessly during negotiations with insurance companies guaranteeing you receive complete restitution you are legally entitled to. Furthermore, if the victim was less than half responsible for what happened then they’re eligible to receive monetary relief however if proven otherwise there’s no financial recompense handed out .

Our meticulous approach towards establishing strong evidence bolsters your case immensely. This includes procuring medical reports documenting the extent and impact of your injuries, photographic evidence of the wounds sustained, verification from witnesses who were present during the incident and any prior complaints or reports lodged about aggressive behavior exhibited by the dog.

Remember that reporting to local animal control authorities promptly following a dog bite is crucial. Not only does this allow public safety measures against potentially dangerous dogs but it also enhances credibility for your claim.

Trust and communication constitute key pillars in our client-lawyer relationships at Carlson Bier. By offering unwavering support throughout your legal journey, we ensure you always have an efficient line of dialogue with our attorneys while dealing with such emotionally taxing circumstances.

Experiencing a traumatic situation like a vicious dog attack can be devastating. Yet remember – support exists in times of adversity. At Carlson Bier, imbued with compassionate understanding of what you’re going through along with substantive expertise in law concerning Dog Bite Injuries, we promise enduring representation intent upon achieving justice on your behalf.

If you’re undergoing medical treatment for a dog bite injury presently or if someone close to you has been injured under similar conditions, connect instantly with the professional team at Carlson Bier for comprehensive legal assistance marked by empathy and effectiveness.

Allow us to understand your predicament – every scar stemming from those painful seconds deserves attention. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth; because justice isn’t just about proving liability – it’s also about making sure victims receive fair compensation commensurate with their ordeal.

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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 Olney

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Extending skilled legal advice for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Extending specialist legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Tumble Mishaps

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Focused on helping victims of car accidents receive appropriate settlement for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing specialist legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to providing expert legal representation for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in supporting persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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