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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a dog bite injury strikes in The Galena Territory, it is essential to rely on a seasoned legal advocate – Carlson Bier excels in this arena. Blending comprehensive knowledge of Illinois law and extensive courtroom experience, we adeptly defend your rights and pursue just compensation for physical and emotional trauma driven by canine attacks. Our professionals strive to maximize recovery amounts while minimizing the stress associated with such unfortunate incidents. Led by experienced attorneys at many front lines of personal injury cases throughout Illinois, Carlson Bier stands prepared to navigate complex litigation with empathy, tenacity, and skill. Aware that accidents can occur anytime anywhere within state borders- from urban cityscapes like Chicago’s panoramic skylines to serene landscapes akin The Galena Territory – our reach extends statewide reflecting our dedicated commitment towards victims afflicted in any corner of the region . Partnering with Carlson Bier ensures you secure compassionate representation focused on justice coupled with exceptional understanding when battling Dog Bite Injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in The Galena Territory Illinois

Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury attorney group located in Illinois, presents quality legal representation for victims of dog bite injuries. We understand the physical and emotional scar such incidents may leave on you, as well as the overwhelming feeling of handling medical bills or dealing with insurance companies post-injury. As specialists in Personal Injury Law, it is our commitment to help you navigate through these complex issues so that you can focus on what really matters – your recovery.

Dog bite injuries are more common than one might assume and could lead to serious consequences like nerve damage, infection risk, psychological trauma, and even fatalities in severe cases. Certain factors contribute towards such a disquieting event’s occurrence and aftermath:

• The breed of the dog involved: Large breeds with a reputation for aggression are often responsible for devastating attacks.

• Rabies Vaccination: If not vaccinated against rabies, an infected canine further aggravates health risks for bitten individuals.

• Unprovoked Aggression: Attacks without any provocation can be indicative of behavioral irregularities or abuse history.

No matter how small or big they appear initially; all canine-related incidents require thorough professional evaluation backed by substantial legal expertise. And Carlson Bier possesses precisely that acumen. Our Illinois-based practice has helped countless clients recover damages owing to dog bites from missed workdays to hefty medical expenditures.

Navigating through laws related to dog bites can indeed become strenuous due to its specific statutes set by each state in the U.S.A. This factor distinctly sets us apart! We hold comprehensive knowledge about Illinois’ strict “one-bite” rule implying liability irrespective of whether the owner was negligent or aware that their pet had previously displayed a violent streak.

Moreover

• we meticulously determine if the victim provoked the attack – which could lessen your compensation amount under comparative negligence rules;

• We weigh investigation results surrounding the ownership’s potential violation of leash laws or “dangerous dog” ordinances;

• We explore all possible avenues to obtain insurance coverage – whether it be homeowners, renters or even animal liability umbrella policies.

Drawing on our decades of experience in personal injury law, Carlson Bier specializes in highly personalized representation. Our expertise combined with an empathetic approach firmly supports you through the legal process, making sure your rights are protected and fair compensation is pursued for your physical ordeal and mental agony due to dog bite injuries.

Remember that most homeowner’s insurance and renter’s insurance provide coverage for dog bites. This implies they should compensate victims for the medical costs, loss of income during recovery periods, emotional trauma counselling sessions if required and other related damages. The comprehensive nuances involved in such claims make professional legal help like ours indispensable for a smooth journey towards justice.

Your first step begins with simply collecting details about the incident along with medical documentation. Capture photographs of immediate injuries if possible as these serve as critical evidence later while progressing your case.

The aftermath of a dog bite may be positively daunting but know that you have dedicated advocates at Carlson Bier group ready to stand by you every step of the way to ensure justice served equals compensation received!

So don’t wallow amidst your distress! Instead, grab this opportunity now! Click on the button below to discover how much your dog bite injury case is worth according to Illinois law. Let us represent you legally so you can focus solely on recuperating physically and emotionally from such a traumatic event knowing fully well that we at Carlson Bier exemplify reliability paired with professionalism right here in Illinois!

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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 The Galena Territory

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Giving professional legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring professional legal support for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

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

Trip & Fall Injuries

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Committed to supporting individuals of car accidents gain appropriate payout for damages and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Accident

Extending professional legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to delivering specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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