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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the distressing aftermath of a dog bite injury, it’s crucial to seek top-notch legal counsel. Carlson Bier is an established law firm specializing in personal injury cases like Dog Bite Injuries. We meticulously analyze every case and aggressively pursue compensation, serving clients throughout Illinois including Pullman. Notably experienced in this field, we understand the severity that these injuries can ensue – physically, emotionally and financially. Our aim isn’t simply winning your case; it’s about restoring your peace of mind while you heal from such traumatic experiences.

We’ve helped thousands secure substantial settlements through our expert litigation strategies honed over years of practice. No matter how complicated or challenging your circumstances may be, Carlson Bier possesses both the resources and proficiency required for tackling them strategically.

Optimizing client-focused services has earned us a stellar reputation as highly dependable attorneys when faced with dog bite injuries; thus making Carlson Bier a trusted choice across numerous communities – Pullman being among them.

Rest assured that by choosing us to represent you during these difficult times means entrusting yourself into capable hands actively committed to ensuring justice prevails on behalf of all victims affected by dog bites incidents.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Pullman Illinois

Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys tirelessly champion the rights of dog bite victims throughout Illinois. Our firm believes that no one should suffer in silence or bear undue financial burdens due to others’ negligent actions vis-à-vis their canine companions. If you’ve experienced a dog bite injury, understanding your legal recourse is pivotal.

Dog bite injuries can be deceptive – while seemingly minor on the surface, they often harbor deep-seated complications such as severe nerve damage, infections or psychological trauma – all fraught with significant medical costs and emotional distress. This underscores our mission at Carlson Bier: to help you secure rightful compensation for these multidimensional tribulations stemming from a dog bite incident.

There are several key points to ponder when dealing with a case involving dog bites:

• The nature and extent of your injuries.

• Medical expenses incurred, both present and future.

• Loss of earnings due to hospitalization or incapacitation.

• Emotional stress and its impact on quality-of-life.

We strive to comprehensively analyze these factors, guiding you through each step of the process.

Illinois harbors strict liability laws concerning dog bites, imposing full responsibility on pet owners regardless of prior knowledge or lack thereof regarding their pets’ vicious propensities if unprovoked aggression was involved in causing injury. It’s also important to note that merely being in control of a dog at the time it attacks constitutes ownership under Illinois law – this encompasses situations wherein handlers rather than nominal owners may be held liable thereby complicating claims proceedings further.

Additionally, Illinois law accepts ‘comparative negligence’ doctrine allowing partial recoveries even when victims bear some culpability (e.g., trespassing). However, these intricacies require deft negotiation skills which we bring to the table drawing upon years of litigation experience; thus ensuring you receive just restitution without compromising your interests unduly.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how traumatizing incidences involving unpredictable animals can be especially if they involve children or senior citizens – notable victims due typically lower physical defenses and higher emotional toll. Hence, we fight not only for recompense but also press for responsible pet ownership standards that emphasize public safety.

One of the daunting aspects following a dog bite incident is facing up against large insurance companies intent on minimizing their payouts – however well-deserved they may be from your end. We tenaciously soldier on your behalf; leveraging our reputation as conciliatory yet firm negotiators to wrangle optimal settlements.

Remember, you don’t need to traverse this complex journey alone. The experienced legal team at Carlson Bier will stand beside you every step of the way – unflinchingly advocating for your rights, answering all queries, shouldering legal burdens and persistently fighting for maximum compensation which wholly reflects damages suffered.

Trust us with turning around an unfortunate incident into a channel for rightful restitution thus helping you resume normalcy sooner rather than later. Also remember lawsuits are subject to statutes of limitations hence swift action is imperative lest valid claims get time-barred precluding any chance of recovery thereby exacerbating distress manifold.

Finally, think about what it would mean to gain closure on this traumatic episode in your life by understanding what full and fair compensation looks like given all components such as medical expenses, pain & suffering caused by injuries and inability to work et al. It’s essentially quantifying the unquantifiable giving equal weightage to intangible aspects like mental anguish over tangibles like hospital bills in order to regain balance thrown off kilter by others’ negligence. Click on the button below whereupon our adept team will review details provided so as best estimate potential value inherent in your case while urging prompt initiation thereby ensuring justice gets neither delayed nor denied!

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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 Pullman

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Providing adept legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Fall Mishaps

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for wounds and damages.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring expert legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Worksite Accidents

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

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to ensuring professional legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Focused on advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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