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About Carlson Bier Associates

When suffering from the traumatic aftermath of a dog bite injury in Serena, Illinois, your best choice for representation is Carlson Bier. As experts in personal injury law with specific prowess in pursuing dog bite cases, our team is prepared to offer you the support and legal advice necessary. Our dedication lies solely within ensuring that victims like you achieve justice and adequate compensation for the pain endured. Recognized statewide for possessing integrity combined with a fierce commitment towards advocating rights of individuals injured due to negligence or misconduct by others including preventable canine attacks—we are just one call away from assisting you as your loyal advocates. Apart from representing numerous clients effectively over time, we’ve managed to build trust among residents through our unwavering pursuit for justice against liable parties involved in such incidents. Navigating through this arduous process without expert assistance can be daunting—let us at Carlson Bier make it easier on you while upholding your best interests throughout every step of proceedings concerning Dog Bite Injuries lawsuits.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Serena Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the powerful emotional and physical turmoil that can result from a dog bite injury. Our skilled group of personal injury lawyers are committed to supporting victims in Illinois through what can be one of the most difficult times of their life, backed by years of experience handling such cases.

Understanding the law around dog bites is essential for anyone who has experienced this traumatizing event. In Illinois, under the Animal Control Act, owners or keepers of dogs are liable for civil damages if their pet attacks a person without provocation, causing them harm. This act is not breed-specific which means it applies to all types and sizes of dogs.

Several key elements define a successful dog bite claim:

1) The defendant must own or harbor the dog.

2) The plaintiff was conducting themselves peaceably without provoking the animal.

3) The plaintiff had legal right to be at the place where they were attacked.

Beyond these factors, other variables may influence your case such as whether or not there were any trespassing issues involved or if local regulations like leash laws may have been violated by the owner during an attack. We’re here at Carlson Bier to help you navigate through these considerations with ease so you can focus on what really matters — your healing process.

The severity and impact of Dog Bite injuries might differ significantly. While some individuals may suffer minor scratches and wounds; others could end up with serious lacerations leading to scars, infections, psychological trauma and sometimes death due to severe infections like tetanus or rabies transmitted through dog bites. It’s also important to remember that even seemingly minor injuries could escalate into serious conditions if left untreated – further emphasizing why immediate medical attention should always be sought after such incidents.

If you decide to pursue a claim against a negligent pet owner whose irresponsibility led directly to your pain and suffering after being bitten by a canine collateral liability insurance will typically cover damages from claims made under this Act. However, the offending dog owner may also be held personally responsible beyond what their insurance company pays out.

When it comes to dealing with insurance companies and legal systems, don’t face them alone! Our personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier are here to provide you expert guidance throughout your dog bite incident claim process. We will fight tirelessly for your rights so that you receive deserved compensation for medical bills,treatment of physical injuries, psychological counseling if needed due to trauma caused by attack any lost wages from potential inability to work post-bite and personal property damaged during the attack.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is simple: we’re not just about seeking justice; we’re also invested in stopping preventable cases in future. We believe that better awareness about this issue can result in improved safety measures and better educated pet owners which will hopefully lead to fewer dog bite incidents over time.

We encourage all Illinois residents affected by a canine assault or who know someone who has fallen victim to such an event , please do not wait. Click on the button below now to find out how much your case could be worth. Trust Carlson Bier – your reliable partners navigating through the complex avenues of Personal Injury Law.

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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 Serena

Bike Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering adept legal support for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Extending specialist legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Injuries

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Focused on aiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for damages and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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