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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a dog bite injury can be traumatizing and often involves considerable physical, emotional, and financial stress. If you are looking for unparalleled legal representation in such scenarios in Stockton, look no further than Carlson Bier. We specialize in personal injury cases, including those related to dog bite injuries. Our expertise lies not only in comprehending the complexities associated with these types of injuries but also advocating for victims’ rights aggressively. Our methodology is centered around ensuring that our clients receive maximum compensation while focusing on their recovery without any added legal burdens.Layered with intricate details specific to Illinois state laws surrounding animal attacks, we provide specialized guidance adapted accordingly for individuals within Stockton through detailed consultation processes.Our attorneys at Carlson Bier consistently deliver exceptional results backed by years of experience and deep understanding of the inner workings related to Dog Bite Injury claims.Through dedicated representation powered by analytical strategizing,Campion – Maronick LLC swiftly distinguishes itself as your dependable choice when facing legal adversities concerning dog bite incidents within Stockton.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Stockton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment to serving the people of Illinois extends beyond the courtroom. We specialize in navigating personal injury cases towards successful outcomes and one area we’re experts in is incidences related to dog bite injuries. According to Illinois Statutory Law, a dog owner can be held legally responsible if their pet injures another person, provided that individual did not provoke the animal or trespass on the owner’s property. Therefore, understanding your rights and responsibilities following such an incident is crucial.

Dogs have been aptly named man’s best friend but these cherished companions occasionally become unpredictable leading to unfortunate biting incidents causing physical harm and emotional trauma. Despite preventive measures by dog owners, victims of unprovoked dog bites are inadvertently drawn into complicated legal dimensions of securing due compensation for their pain and suffering.

Consider this: every year approximately 4.7 million Americans suffer from dog bites; with many resulting in serious injury requiring medical treatment. It’s little wonder why this common yet often overlooked issue necessitates a keen understanding of both legal aspects and nuances unique to each case scenario prevalent in Illinois jurisdiction.

Here are some critical points you need to know:

* Fault & Compensation – The liability lies unequivocally with the dog owner even if they weren’t present during the incidence or were unaware of their dog’s violent tendencies.

* Non-economic damages could also be factored into claims; encompassing elements like pain, suffering, disfigurement etc.

It can get complex given certain conditions which might impact your potential recovery after being bitten:

* Comparative Negligence – If found partially at fault for instigating or provoking a bite instance.

* Trespassing – In case you unknowingly ventured into private territory without consent from the owner prior to being bitten.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier possess deep-rooted knowledge and significant experience handling intricate matters concerning Dog Bite Injury law specifically within Illinois jurisdiction benefitting numerous clients till date secure optimal compensation entitled for their predicament. We diligently work to safeguard your rights and uphold justice, guiding you every step of the way through comprehensible advice while adept handling all necessary aspects like medical documentation, evidence accumulation and effective negotiation.

Navigating dog bite injury cases require finesse in strategizing a sound claim while being empathetic towards the trauma experienced by victims. At Carlson Bier we showcase this delicate balance – our attorneys exemplify professionalism coupled with compassionate understanding cogently advocating for your rightful claims; ensuring each case is treated individually giving it the attention it deserves.

Moreover, no two personal injury cases – dog bites or otherwise – are identical. The dynamics involved differ given variables at play like – severity of sustained injuries, circumstances surrounding the incident; hence an attorney’s knowledge and adaptability become paramount in crafting a compelling pursuit for justice tailored to specifics of your unique situation.

Suffering from a dog bite injuries can be a severely distressing experience impacting one’s life drastically – physically & mentally as well as financially due to incurred medical expenses among other implications – don’t navigate through it alone! Unanticipated adversities call for reliable allies; ones equipped with legal acumen and genuine empathy alike who skillfully advocate on your behalf securing much-deserved fairness and compensation!

If you have endured pain or suffered monetarily as result of unprovoked canine aggression, click on the button below to check how much compensation value you may be eligible.for according to Illinois Dog Bite Injury Law! Hold those accountable for causing undeserved harm while reclaiming control over your wellbeing without further delay by contacting us at Carlson Bier today!

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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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Cycling Crashes

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Scald Traumas

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Healthcare Malpractice

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Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Mishap

Offering experienced legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Injuries

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

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Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

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Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

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