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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with dog bite injuries, it is vital to engage a reliable and proficient law firm like Carlson Bier. Specializing in personal injury cases, our dedication lies in representing victims of dog aggression across the country. With Carlson Bier’s astute understanding of the complexities involved in these legalities, we stand as an optimal choice for individuals needing assistance with such claims – including those residing within San Jose. Our knowledge extends to precise state-specific statutes and city ordinances related to canine conduct that many general practitioners might overlook. Being victimized by a dog attack can be severely distressing; thus, trust us at Carlson Bier – authorities who comprehend the emotional trauma inflicted by such incidents –to attain rightful compensation for your physical injury and psychological discomfort ensuing from this unfortunate event . Legal representation makes all the difference when pursuing justice after a traumatic encounter with an aggressive dog breed. Choose competence.Choose tenacity.Choose empathy.Choose Carlson Bier.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in San Jose Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier law firm – your trusted team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. Specializing in dog bite injuries, we are committed to helping you understand every aspect of such legal issues and guide you towards receiving the compensation you deserve.

Dog bites can result in severe physical injury, trauma and significant financial burdens related to medical expenses and loss of income. Appallingly, over half a million people across the United States require medical attention each year due to these incidents. Here at Carlson Bier, we strive tirelessly for those affected by such detrimental events, fighting for their rights and upholding justice.

• As per Illinois’ Animal Control Act: If a dog attacks or attempts to attack an individual who is peacefully conducting themselves without provocation, it may be deemed liable for damages.

• Depending on case specifics: If injuries sustained from the dog bite incident required hospitalization or disfigurement occurred as a result, substantial compensation may apply.

• In cases with uninsured owners: Even if the owner does not have insurance coverage, there still may be ways within the law allowing victims of dog attacks to receive appropriate remuneration.

Here at Carlson Bier, our expertise lies in providing comprehensive assistance throughout this process; making sense of such laws and fully deciphering their implications is critical when pursuing damage claims following traumatic canine attacks. We pride ourselves on delivering clear explanations tailored specifically to your circumstances that will provide valuable guidance through all stages of filing a claim and resolving these daunting instances.

Engaging our professional services means that you benefit from years of experience handling numerous dog bite injury cases similar to yours. Our extensively seasoned lawyers efficiently navigate the complexities posed by intricate legalese while effortlessly facilitating communication between clients and insurance companies ensuring transparency throughout every step— vastly eliminating unnecessary stress typically associated with navigating troublesome legal proceedings solo.

We advocate taking immediate action post a canine-related incident because delaying could significantly limit your options regarding reclaiming potential costs incurred. It includes seeking medical attention even if the wound seems minor, as professional evaluation is crucial given every injury has unique complications that may not be immediately apparent.

Remember to document everything pertinent to your case: precise details of the incident, including date and location, identity of the dog’s owner if possible—and any witnesses who were present during the incident. Photographic evidence portraying the injuries inflicted can also prove immensely beneficial when strengthening your case.

Nonetheless, please do not let these protocols overwhelm you. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to handling all these aspects professionally— sorting out numerous particulars while ensuring legally documented proof linking negligence on part of irresponsible pet owners corresponds directly with suffered physical and emotional trauma post a canine attack.

Our firm strongly discourages any attempts in dealing with insurance companies without proper legal representation as typically; they aim for quick settlements offering less compensation that what victims truly deserve considering their ordeal’s magnitude.

At Carlson Bier, we believe in educating our clients about their rights surrounding personal injuries while guaranteeing never leaving them underrepresented or underserved throughout these demanding proceedings. We considerately dedicate our time and resources striving for an optimal outcome reflecting appropriate compensation suitable for countering the devastating aftermath following such debilitating incidences.

If you or someone close to you has unfortunately suffered from a dog bite injury recently or battle legal complexities tied to previous occurrences—and desire competent assistance navigating this strenuous journey? Please click on the button below on screen allowing us an opportunity evaluating your case’s worth factoring various specifics relevant to your unique scenario at absolutely no charge— indeed solid validating once again that finding justice doesn’t require being unjustifiably burdened financially! Partner with excellence today in combating unfavorable odds and secure a safer tomorrow confidently with Carlson Bier law firm—where protecting victims’ rights after distressing encounters resonates profoundly with its core values regardless where they may occur within Illinois state borders.

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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 San Jose

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving skilled legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering specialist legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents secure just payout for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending expert legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Focused on offering professional legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to supporting clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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