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If you or a loved one is dealing with the aftermath of a dog bite injury, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Navigating legal proceedings can be complex and daunting, but Carlson Bier, distinguished in the state of Illinois for their proficiency in personal injury law, provides unwavering support throughout your recovery journey. Specializing in dog bite injuries, our empathetic attorneys understand the physical and emotional trauma such incidents inflict on victims. We are dedicated to ensuring that justice is served by fighting relentlessly for maximum compensation so you don’t shoulder this burden alone. Our success stems from an intimate understanding of Illinois’ statutes surrounding animal attacks which guarantees strategic representation personalized to each unique case scenario. Partnering with us offers peace knowing that we’ve earned high settlement rates and countless testimonials attesting to our dedication towards client satisfaction – including cases from Saint Elmo’s residents who’ve traveled seeking expert counsel at Carlson Bier’s main office doors as they pursue their right to safety against canine aggressors.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Saint Elmo Illinois

With a distinguished reputation in the field of personal injury law, Carlson Bier, is known for its unwavering commitment to ensuring justice and obtaining fair compensation for victims of dog bite injuries. Situated in the state of Illinois, we possess an intricate understanding of the legal landscape when it comes to asserting your rights and securing financial restitution.

Dog bites are among some of the most traumatic experiences that can occur unexpectedly, leaving emotional scars as well as physical ones. These incidents can result in serious injuries including puncture wounds or lacerations, scarring or disfigurement, rabies or other infections along with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other emotional distress symptoms. Thus, if you have been bitten by a dog in Illinois, it is critical that you consult an expert attorney who can advocate on your behalf.

Our cornerstone belief at Carlson Bier is that no one should bear the burden of medical expenses and suffer financial loss due to someone else’s negligence. That’s why our dedicated team meticulously investigates each claim. According to Illinois’ Animal Control Act:

• The owner of a pet causing harm is strictly liable regardless if they knew about any vicious tendencies prior;

• Negligence claims do not require proof that the pet owner had previous knowledge;

• Even if a dog injures someone without biting them – like knocking them down – rendering injury; owners still hold complete responsibility.

Each individual case presents unique circumstances which impact possible claim outcomes. Your compensation may cover various costs such as medical bills if applicable — both present and future; lost income or diminished earning capacity due to time off work necessary for recovery; psychological counselling toward coping with any resulting fear or anxiety; alongside pain and suffering endured as a direct consequence.

At Carlson Bier we understand how overwhelming this process might be after surviving such trauma which is why clients receive individual attention every step from inception through resolution so they never feel left in dark moments careening through the legal maze. Leveraging a combination of in-depth knowledge, well-honed strategic acumen and unyielding dedication, we work diligently to build robust cases for our clients with avid rapport-building being a notable trademark.

Our focused approach ensures that every critical aspect is addressed. From establishing liability and showcasing evidence validating it; eliciting expert medical testimony addressing your injuries and their impact on the quality of life along with potential future implications; to ensuring all relevant damages are appropriately factored – nothing is overlooked as we navigate these complex proceedings together by your side.

Choosing Carlson Bier ensures you’re not just hiring an attorney – you’re acquiring a team systematically committed toward comprehensive case assessment, exhaustive research, aggressive negotiation or hard-nosed litigation if need be whilst continually optimizing strategy nuances dictated by unfolding dynamics maximizing probability of successful claim resolution.

So whether you or a loved one has been harmed from an unfortunate dog bite incident, we encourage taking imperative action now while disturbing memories are fresh so crucial details aren’t forgotten. Your call won’t just provide access to exceptional legal representation but also inner assurance knowing rights will be resolutely protected by seasoned professionals specializing in personal injury law which singularly focus on compensatory justice against those share responsibility for inflicted harm caused due to such negligently avoidable incidents.

Click on the button below to learn about fair compensation value potentially recoverable pertaining to your unfortunate circumstances based upon Illinois law application and make informed decisions moving forward because at Carlson Bier – you matter most!

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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 Saint Elmo

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal services to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Stumble Mishaps

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents obtain fair compensation for harms and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering professional legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Building Incidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Harms

Specializing in offering specialized legal support for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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