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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a dog bite injury can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. If you find yourself in such an unfortunate predicament, selecting Carlson Bier to represent your case is undoubtedly advantageous. Boasting vast experience in dealing with cases related to dog bite injuries, their astute attorneys at law skillfully navigate the complexities of Illinois state law to advocate for your rights as the victim. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing aggressive representation founded on extensive knowledge meticulously acquired over years of practice. Their compassionate approach ensures that they prioritize understanding each client’s unique circumstances before formulating a strategic plan that maximizes potential compensation according to Riverton’s specific legal procedures and regulations surrounding personal injuries from dog bites; this meticulous plan safeguards optimal chances at successful settlement negotiations or compelling courtroom confrontations if needed. Hence, when looking for trusted legal support after undergoing harrowing experiences like a dog bite incident, consider the excellent track record and principled ethic manifested by Carlson Bier across all their client interactions.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Riverton Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted legal elders with an outstanding reputation in effectively managing personal injury incidents including dog bite injuries. Located within the noble heart of Illinois, our law firm commits itself wholly to delivering excellent service and striving for justice on behalf of victims afflicted by painful, often traumatic dog bites.

Dog bite injuries can range from seemingly minor wounds to severe injuries needing extensive medical attention. The psychological fallout is also significant and should not be overlooked; victims commonly experience post-traumatic stress disorder alongside their physical pain. We understand that navigating a dog bite claim involves more than just healing bodily wounds—it’s equally about confronting hidden emotional scars and securing your peace of mind.

Awareness is key! Here are some essential points about dog bite laws in Illinois:

• Strict Liability Statute: Under Illinois law, dog owners are strictly liable if their pets harm others. This means the victim needs only prove that the attack occurred. Personal conduct or awareness of animal aggression aren’t necessarily assessed.

• Legal Deadlines: There are strict time limitations—typically two years following injury—to file a legal case against dog owners as per Illinois’s statute of limitations.

• Damages: Victims may obtain damages such as medical expenses, property damage, loss of income during recovery, mental anguish-inducing trauma associated with accident or scar disfigurement.

Our law firm, Carlson Bier is dedicated to helping you grasp these complexities and turn them into effective tools for your pursuit of justice. Our experienced attorneys work tirelessly through investigation collaboration with healthcare professionals to build robust cases aiming at maximum compensation while you focus on regaining health and confidence.

Navigating through tortuous lawsuits alone can further traumatize already distressed victims who might find it challenging understanding intricate legacies involved or fear confrontation with insurers outplaying them unfairly hence we take pride being voices advocating those affected relentlessly working towards best-fulfilled settlements always assuring our clients’ best interests prioritized.

Here’s what you can expect when partnering with the Carlson Bier team:

• Free Case Evaluation: We begin by providing a free, no obligation case evaluation.

• Experienced Advocacy: Our experienced attorneys advocate your rights in complex legal battles and negotiations against insurance companies.

• Personalized Attention: Each claim is unique. We hence provide personal attention, diligently working towards obtaining maximum compensation.

We urge you to remember that no ailment suffered due to another’s negligence should be ignored or minimalized. A dog bite incident can impact lives physically, emotionally, and financially; it’s not just a mere injury. It’s an event disrupting life balance causing pain fear distress whose consequences extend beyond visible scars. You hence deserve unabridged justice empathic support throughout this challenging journey.

Wondering about your case value? Worry not! Navigating through such waters singlehandedly may indeed seem daunting yet crucial we’re here guiding each step legally evaluating claim viability potential withdrawal figure ensuring appropriate compensations received.

Click on the ‘Case Evaluation’ button below for allowing us opportunity assessing extent damage transforming worth into substantial benefits stands testament uncompromised dedication unwavering support offered alongside experienced legal guidance delivered with respect empathy reflecting foundational principles embodied within our firm Carlson Bier.

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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 Riverton

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving specialist legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Providing experienced legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Slip Accidents

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents receive just settlement for injuries and harm.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Offering adept legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Collisions

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to delivering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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