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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate situation of a canine attack in Steeleville, pursuing legal action needs expertise. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in. Our attorneys specialize in Dog Bite Injuries law and come equipped with an extensive understanding required for these cases’ unique complexities. Driven by a passion to seek rightful justice, we are known for our tenacity when representing victims of dog bite incidents. Why choose us? One key reason is our outstanding track record – Carlson Bier has relentlessly succeeded on behalf of numerous clientele who’ve suffered from traumatic consequences due to dog attacks; securing them worthwhile settlements they fully deserved as compensation for physical and emotional distress caused by such events. With Carlson Bier at your side, rest assured that you’ll be represented powerfully against irresponsible pet owners or insurance companies trying to ward off claims unjustly.Presenting solid legal assistance within Illinois boundaries but beyond Steeleville’s geographical limits; count on us providing skilled representation & uncompromising dedication towards every case we take up.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Steeleville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that dog bite injuries can be devastating and often result in emotional trauma, critical physical injuries, pricey medical bills, missed workdays, and even permanent disfigurement. Based in Illinois, our dedicated group of attorneys are experts in the field of personal injury law with a particular focus on dog bite cases.

Dog bites can result from various situations and can lead to multiple types of injuries. Knowing this is crucial as it empowers you when taking legal recourse. The most common wound we see from these incidents includes puncture wounds, lacerations or abrasions, broken or fractured bones, infection due to bacteria, damage to nerves or tendons and in severe cases injuries leading to paralysis or scarring. Moreover:

• Victims often suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

• They might experience high levels of anxiety around animals.

• They may need psychological therapy due to disfigurement from severe incidents.

Carlson Bier is committed to ensuring victims get the full compensation they deserve. Our proficient team of attorneys will consistently be at your service to guide you through every step of your case including collecting vital evidence such as medical records documenting your injuries and expenses related directly to the incident.

While most dogs are friendly creatures who add value and companionship into people’s lives their behavior is sometimes unpredictable which sadly leads some situations ending with someone injured by a dog bite. In Illinois Law under what’s known as ‘Strict Liability’, if a person gets bitten by someone else’s dog in public place or while lawfully visiting that person’s premises privately – regardless whether the animal has shown viciousness previously – its owners are typically held responsible for Standard damages (like medical costs) plus non-economic damages for pain/distress caused by the incident.

Carlson Bier also specializes in helping victims navigate through additional challenges like:

• Legal statute limitations that give specific time frames during which you need to file your lawsuit.

• Addressing dog owner’s defenses they might use to avoid liability in the case, such as arguing that you provoked the dog or were unlawfully on their property.

• Calculating and securing compensation for your future medical needs if injuries from the incident have led to prolonged health issues.

We understand that each case is unique – just like our clients. That’s why at Carlson Bier, we provide customized legal advice tailored specifically to meet your individual needs and circumstances. If a dog bite incident has affected you or someone you care about, give yourself the best chance at regaining normalcy by trusting a team of professionals well-versed in Illinois Law who put client’s interests first!

Taking legal action can be daunting, especially when already dealing with traumatic experiences such as dog bites. We believe in providing our clients not only with comprehensive legal counsel but also peace of mind knowing that they are in competent hands. Trust us to explore all avenues available under Illinois law for seeking justice after suffering from a canine attack.

Carlson Bier takes immense pride in its track record of successful cases — victories made possible through sheer dedication to upholding our client’s rights and ensuring they receive adequate compensation for their harrowing ordeal. Our reputation is proof enough of our commitment towards your cause— we are here because we truly believe that no victim should go through such trauma unsupported or uncompensated.

The path towards procuring full restitution may seem overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be! Our professional team is ready and willing to assist you every step of the way ensuring nothing gets overlooked while helping make sense of often-confusing terms and conditions linked with formal litigation processes.

It would be an honor for us at Carlson Bier, personal injury lawyers based right here in Illinois, to advocate for your rights and help get the compensation rightfully due for you according to standards set out by state laws regarding canine inflicted personal injuries.

To better understand just how much your case may be worth, we invite you to click the button below. Enter a journey towards justice without any further delay – always remember that in times of trouble you are not alone when trusting the tried and true professionals at Carlson Bier.

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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 Steeleville

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering professional legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Harms

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain just compensation for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing experienced legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Damages

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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