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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you find yourself in need of legal representation following a dog bite injury in Sandwich, Illinois, put your trust in Carlton Bier. We are specialized attorneys with proven expertise and experience handling dog bite cases just like yours. Our dedicated team understands the trauma after such incidents; physical pain compounded by emotional distress can be overwhelming. It’s more than just treatment costs- there’s also lost wages, psychological therapy and even lifestyle changes to consider. Armed with an intimate understanding of Illinois Dog Bite Statutes, we strive to ensure our clients get needed closure by holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence or failure to control the animals causing harm on public or private property where the victim is legally present. The expert lawyers at Carlson Bier work meticulously towards achieving full compensation for all losses incurred due to these unfortunate incidents while strictly adhering to state advertising laws as esteemed members of the legal community within Illinois offering unmatched service and results that testify our credibility.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Sandwich Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in diverse areas of personal injury law, including specific niche cases associated with Dog Bite Injuries. Trusted and venerated in the Illinois legal circuit for our proficient handling of Personal Injury Law, we deeply understand the trauma and stress induced by such incidents and strive to help victims find justice through our dedicated services.

Dog bites result in several hidden dangers that are not always overtly evident but can cause long-term damage. Given below are some key points highlighting significant complications associated with dog bite injuries:

• Severe cuts and punctures: These wounds may look simple, yet they hold potential for serious bacterial infections.

• Rabies: Although rare, it’s a lethal disease that dogs may transmit through their bite.

• Tetanus: This is an infection caused by bacteria that can result in rigid muscles primarily around the jaw area, often referred to as ‘lockjaw’.

• Mental and Emotional Damage: Psychological consequences like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, fear etc., which require intensive professional help.

When you entrust your case to us at Carlson Bier, we laboriously investigate each detail associated with your incident; the breed of the dog involved or its prior behavior history – nothing is trivial for us! We work towards building an ironclad case supported by compelling evidence helping you achieve maximum compensation.. Part of what makes us efficient is ensuring all grounds are covered from medical expenses to any loss of wages occurred due from recuperation period.

In addition to assembling a persuasive case on your behalf, our attorneys also handle critical negotiations with insurance companies effectively negotiating settlements aligning with your best interest. Insurance companies aim at minimizing their own liabilities meta clienteles well-being – having an experienced attorney on your side counters this issue levellying dynamic scale favor impacts outcome significantly!

Illinois state law highlights a ‘One Bite Rule,’ implying strict liability on pet owners for any harm inflicted by their pets irrespective of the pet’s past behavior. Familiar with these nuances in law and more, our lawyers make sure to illuminate every point that strengthens your claim.

At Carlson Bier, we believe you deserve to know the potential worth of your case. Awareness is empowering – it helps you make an informed decision about proceeding and provides a semblance of control over otherwise chaotic circumstances. Through specific variables such as severity of injury or degree of negligence involved on part of dog owner etc. each case holds unique value it’s our job help realize this!

If today, you find yourself navigating through unfamiliar landscapes due dog bite injuries reach out us feel free and burdened by medical bills lost wages other costs resulting from debilitating incident; know there are people who understand stand your side committed aiding journey recovery justice…

When engaging with us, rest assured that our attorneys at Carlson Bier are committed towards securing the maximum compensation for you within the bounds of Illinois law. As always remember- When harm’s been done, Help’s just a click away! Take advantage of our invaluable experience and insight right now — Just click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth! Your fight is ours too, let’s face this legal battle together! Click ‘Find Out More’ below for further information regarding your scenario.

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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 Sandwich

Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving professional legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Providing expert legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Specialist in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents get reasonable compensation for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Mishap

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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