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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a dog bite injury, Carlson Bier stands staunchly in your corner. As a seasoned law firm specializing in personal injuries, we understand how such a traumatic incident can disrupt normalcy and cause emotional distress. Our top-tier attorneys handle each case with utmost diligence and compassion. When you’re navigating through complex legal processes, Carlson Bier works relentlessly to simplify this journey for you. Deft at presenting strong evidence-based arguments that abide Illinois laws strictly, we aim for obtaining full compensation without fail. With extensive experience dealing solely with dog bite injuries cases in cities across Illinois including Plainfield among others, our proven track record sets us apart from the rest. At Carlson Bier, your well-being is paramount; hence you can count on us to fight passionately until justice is served to the best of our abilities regardless of where an incident transpired within the state lines—we are always just one call away.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Plainfield Illinois

At the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier, we are committed to advocating for victims who have unfortunately experienced a dog bite injury. We understand that such incidents can not only cause physical wounds, but also emotional distress and financial difficulties. Based in Illinois, our personal injury attorneys help you navigate through complex legal processes with dignity and resilience, ensuring your rights are1 prioritized.

Dog bites can lead to serious injuries and hefty medical bills. What may initially seem as minor cuts or scrapes often escalate into severe infections, nerve damage or even diseases such as rabies. There’s also the emotional trauma involved; many survivors grapple with stress disorders following an attack making daily life daunting.

If you’re a victim of such unfortunate circumstances, it’s substantial to know your rights under the Illinois Animal Control Act. Essentially:

• If an individual is peaceably conducting oneself at any place they are legally entitled to be,

• And is bitten or attacked by a dog without provocation,

• The owner of said dog is liable for civil damages suffered by the person being attacked.

Deciphering this legislation thus brings forth a two-leg interpretation: Legal Entry & Non-Provoked Attack. Both these components have more depth than their surface-level meaning implying why seeking expert legal advice from professionals like us at Carlson Bier becomes crucial.

Another critical segment of this broad dialogue revolves around statute of limitations on filing lawsuits against dog owners in Illinois. As per state law：

• A lawsuit should be filed within 2 years of date when injury occurred.

• Failing to do so potentially extinguishes your right to compensation.

In light of this stipulated timeframe, expeditious action is advantageous if you’ve been assaulted by someone else’s pet. Our dedicated team will ensure that all necessary procedures are promptly initiated while strategically maximizing your chances at receiving rightful compensation.

Insurance companies represent another curveball thrown at those pursuing just reparations after a frightening dog-bite incident. More often than not, they attempt to ease away from comprehensive payout for your damages, testing your patience and resolve. At Carlson Bier, we steadfastly approach these insurance entities protecting your interests at all costs.

Prevalently in Illinois, victims could be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical and hospital expenses.

• Loss of income due to inability to work.

• Pain and suffering – both physical and emotional.

• Permanent disfigurement or disability incurred from the bite.

Our competent team stands ready waiting to assist you determine if you qualify under these categories. It’s vital that after an attack you promptly seek medical help, keep record of all related expenses such as medications or therapy sessions and document any lost wages. These evidences will significantly aid building a potent case geared towards achieving just compensation.

With years of experience under our belts fighting similar battles against owners of aggressive dogs and giant insurance companies alike – rest assured, when you partner with us at Carlson Bier, you’re in safe hands.

Don’t let the fear of cumbersome legal procedures deter you from standing up for your rights or seeking justice against negligent animal owners. Let us take on that burden while tirelessly working on unraveling plaintiff-friendly outcomes in accordance with Illinois state law.

We invite our esteemed prospective clients to click on the button below now! Discover how much your case might be worth because remember – justice delayed is justice denied! Let’s together bring those responsible for your suffering into light ensuring they comprehend their responsibilities as pet owners whilst preventing future such occurrences. Begin this courageous journey with us today; stand tall against personal injuries inflicted by negligence of others knowing fully well that Carlson Bier has got your back every step of the way!

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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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Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving specialist legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Providing experienced legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Fall & Fall Injuries

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Infant Damages

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate payout for injuries and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring specialist legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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