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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a dog bite injury can be a traumatic experience. With the change it brings to your life, having the proficient team of Carlson Bier on your side is as crucial as medical aid you receive. Our firm specializes in Dog Bite Injuries legal matters in and around Sesser, Illinois. We bring strategic advocacies, along with an empathetic approach for each case that we undertake. While dealing with bureaucratic intricacies could seem overwhelming during these difficult times, Carlson Bier strives to deliver full proof legal strategies steering towards justice you deserve. Amidst various personal injury law firms out there, our expertise sets us apart specifically for Dog Bite Injury cases – ensuring rightful compensation while upholding sharp litigation skills and a profound understanding of Illinois’s dog bite laws at all times—making us an excellent choice towards helping regain normalcy after such incidents severely impact lives.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Sesser Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the impact a dog bite injury can have on your life. These terrifying incidences can lead to severe physical injuries and emotional trauma that require immediate attention, not just medically but also legally. We offer expert legal aid tailored specifically for victims of dog bites in Illinois.

Commonly, the traumatizing effects of a dog bite extend beyond mere physical injuries. There are psychological implications too that may manifest in a form of fear or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Such considerations significantly increase the potential value of any claim arising from such an incident.

Some key elements raised during evaluation of a dog bite case include:

• The circumstances surrounding the incident; was it unprovoked?

• Physical injuries sustained which could range from lacerations and puncture wounds, to nerve damage.

• Emotional distress caused by the event.

• Any past evidence or history incriminating the involved canine as potentially dangerous.

Illinois laws lean heavily toward protecting victims in these instances. The state operates under a ‘strict liability’ rule for cases involving domestic animal attacks like dogs. Essentially, this means that pet owners become automatically liable when their pets cause harm – whether or not they knew about their pet’s aggressive tendencies beforehand.

Often faced by affected individuals is the pressing question: “What do I do after suffering a dog bite?” Immediate medical attention comes first followed by contacting local animal control authorities to report this incident. At this point you should also ensure you gather all pertinent information pertaining both the owner and their offending canine counterpart.

Next, establish contact with a dedicated personal injury attorney team well versed in Illinois negligence law like here at Carlson Bier where we can help guide you through next steps while ensuring protection of your rights during each turn within the litigation process – defending against insurance companies attempts at minimizing claims value and fighting ardently towards receiving rightful compensation deserved.

Remember not to feel compelled into signing anything without lawyer’s advice. Insurance companies aim to settle dog bite claims promptly and inexpensively, so their first offer is typically not reflective of the true value of your claim.

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to fierce representation for victims’ rights in Illinois. We’re well versed with this territory; our years of successful legal practice vouches both capability and competence whilst navigating complex waters related to dog bite injuries – be it settlement negotiations or courtroom trials if need arises.

We prioritize keeping you informed by demystifying complex legal jargon and translating them into easily comprehensible language for our clients’ understanding at each step within otherwise tedious engagement processes usually typified by law firm interactions, thus ensuring our objective towards delivering satisfactory results resonates from a place of empathy as against merely fulfilling professional obligations.

In fact, we firmly believe in public education about such grave matters which is why substantial effort spent on providing detailed informational content leverages empowering people like yourself aware enough about these situations that help make informed decisions when faced unfortunate enough being involved unintentionally within one such situation.

While browsing through available resources on this website provides considerable insight about handling instances involving canine aggression, chances are there may be specifics unique only to your case hence unlikely covered under generic purviews usually set forward as guiding principles on platformed resources such this one here.

That’s where consultation comes into play. Encourage seeking legal counsel should questions arise querying particular aspects surrounding an incident experience – no question bears insignificance when concerns revolves around achieving justice rightfully deserved!

Simply click the button below to find out what your case might be worth. At Carlson Bier, we bridge the gap between suffered injustice and deserving righteousness! Remember: every case is unique and requires individualized attention; therefore never hesitate reaching out even slightest unsure especially during delicate phases post such traumatic events transpiring unexpected – leave no room for uncertainty getting better of claiming rightful compensation deserved collectively for physical duress experienced alongside emotional trauma endured following dog bite incidents.

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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 Sesser

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering professional legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal advice for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents gain just remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending expert legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Passing

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in supporting patients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure settlement.

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