FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Dog Bite Injuries Attorney in Staunton

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When you fall victim to a dog bite injury, it is crucial to have a dedicated team of lawyers by your side who understand the intricacies of Illinois legislation related to such cases. This is where Carlson Bier comes into play. Our rich experience and successful history in handling Dog Bite Injuries impart us distinct edge that clients seek when looking for fierce legal representation. We work with meticulous attention towards every case, thoroughly analyzing each situation’s unique details. Our empathetic approach ensures we not only chase justice but also aim to provide healing and consolation during these tough times. With relentless pursuit of excellence defining our service ethic, we’ve assisted countless clients across different cities including Staunton without compromising on our commitment or quality despite distances being involved – because we believe there are no boundaries in serving justice! Lean on Carlson Bier’s assurance as your dependable recourse during complex times arising out of Dog Bite injuries.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Staunton Illinois

Welcoming you to Carlson Bier, distinguished personal injury attorneys dedicated to serving residents of Illinois. We specialize in numerous aspects of personal injury law with a particular emphasis on dog bite injuries—a realm that requires expert navigation and comprehensive understanding. Our aim is to educate our valued clients about their rights and the extent of liabilities associated with such injuries. With knowledge as your best defense, it becomes key in evaluating the complexity and impact of every individual case.

Dog bite injuries often bring alongside serious aftermaths including physical harm, psychological damage and intricate legal matters. Therefore, the importance of knowing your rights cannot be overstated if you or a loved one suffers from such an injury. It’s typically established that the pet owner has complete responsibility for ensuring their pets don’t cause harm to others—and when they fail in this duty—it may lead directly towards legal liability.

It’s important to understand several factors determining your right to compensation:

1. Strict Liability – In most cases, Illinois operates under “strict liability” regulations meaning the dog owner is liable even if he/she didn’t know their pet could act aggressively.

2. Negligence – If an owner failed in providing reasonable care resulting in an attack, they could face negligence charges.

3. Leash Laws – If there was violation against leash laws at the time of incident, it fortifies plaintiff’s claim.

4. Intrusion/Trespassing – Successful claims can be hindered if victim trespassed private property or provoked the animal causing them to become defensive.

An evidence-based approach is pivotal in developing a strong lawsuit after a dog bite accident; hence we encourage immediate documentation post incident comprising details like place/time/occurrence circumstances while also seeking medical attention promptly which services two-fold purpose—healthcare necessity as well as proof of damages during settlement negotiations/trial proceedings.

At Carlson Bier we ensure diligent representation for victims of dog bite incidents—we pursue justice relentlessly using our vast experience coupled with an empathetic understanding of your situation. Our team believes in fighting for the compensation you deserve including damages directed towards medical costs, emotional distress, lost earning/earning capacity and disfigurement among others.

Prioritizing transparency and accessibility amidst our professional relationships we operate on a “No Win-No Fee” basis; ensuring that payment for our expertise only comes into existence when we secure victory in your case. Additionally, our initial consultation is entirely obligation-free—empowering you to make decisions about your rights without any pressure.

Embedded within the ethos of Carlson Bier is an unwavering commitment to bring as much value as possible to you—the reader—and potential client. With this mission in mind, we have designed a tool purposed at giving you an immediate cost analysis for your case—granting insights into what you could potentially recover.

Don’t hesitate—take that step towards justice today! To unravel exactly how much your dog bite injury claim might be worth according to Illinois law, kindly click on the button below for an immediate assessment rectifying any lingering uncertainties—it’s time to take control back over your life with Carlson Bier by your side!

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Staunton Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Staunton

Areas of Practice in Staunton

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving expert legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending specialist legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

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

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents gain equitable payout for wounds and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Collision

Offering professional legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Committed to offering compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Dedicated to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440