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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a Dog Bite injury, it is vital to secure professional legal representation promptly. Carlson Bier, an established personal injury legal firm specializing in dog bite injuries, offers indispensable services for such cases. They bring exceptional knowledge and understanding of Illinois’ intricate laws regarding animal-induced harm which equips them to skillfully represent victims navigating these challenging circumstances. Their expertise extends across various severity grades including minor abrasions, puncture wounds or even severe injuries leading to disfigurement or lasting psychological trauma from canine attacks which demand formidable negotiations skills from lawyers representing the afflicted party.

Having successfully defended numerous dog bite victims over the years with expert diligence has proven their ability in ensuring due compensation for medical expenses, loss of income and distress caused by such trauma. Whether through litigation or settlement negotiation processes; protecting your rights and interests becomes their utmost priority thus making Carlson Bier an optimal choice if seeking proficient legal advice on Dog Bite Injury matters within Illinois state.

Their long-standing reputation built on trust, results-driven approach coupled with overall client satisfaction are essential factors demonstrating why they stand out as potential attorneys in this specialized field.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Wayne Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our primary focus is on helping personal injury victims get the justice they deserve. One of our key specialties lies in representing victims of dog bite injuries. Thanks to Illinois’ strict liability laws, dog owners are held accountable when their pets inflict harm on others, regardless if the animal has previously shown aggression or not.

Pivotal to note:

• The danger and seriousness involved in a seemingly simple dog bite can be life-altering; it can result into serious physical damage, infections, disfigurement and even psychological trauma.

• It’s essential to seek legal help immediately after being attacked by a dangerous canine – this guarantees protection for your rights as well as allows you to pursue compensation from responsible parties.

Our group of dedicated lawyers at Carlson Bier are well-experienced in handing such complex cases – we understand the emotional distress associated with dog attacks and are here to provide sound professional advice every step of the way.

Innocent people unaware of their rights often bear the brunt both physically and financially:

• Medical expenses can escalate due to multiple surgeries required post an unanticipated attack

• Incapacitating conditions may result from severe bites leading to loss of work hours or permanent disability

These considerations highlight why engaging competent legal assistance like ours at Carlson Bier becomes indispensable.

Remember: Documenting everything related to your traumatic incident is key –

• Details about where it occurred, under what circumstances

• If there were any eye-witnesses present who observed the event unfold

• Evidence like photographs could be significant too which support your claim

All these aspects tend to add up over time forming substantial proof strengthening your case against possible contestation by defense attorneys. When dealing with insurers who play hardball hoping that claims would simply vanish away – our experienced team would see through such tactics ensuring fair settlement is duly received acknowledging pain & suffering inflicted upon you.

Dog-attack cases can get complicated, entailing detailed understanding of local laws governing animal aggression. To add, one should navigate through challenges posed by insurance providers who deliberately play down the severity of injuries to escape deserved payouts.

With Carlson Bier on your side:

• Time-sensitive information related to legal regulations is immediately alerted

• The complex procedure involving claim filing against dog owners/keepers including those associated with “home insurance” policies are smoothly handled.

Partnering with us ensures thorough investigation followed by comprehensive representation of your cause till justice prevails. We help rightfully victims come out stronger from such mentally agonizing situations becoming their pillar of support during challenging times.

Above all else, we prioritize clear and concise communication so that you’re never left in the dark about the status of your case. Our team prides itself on being able to break down complex terminology into simple explanations that anyone can understand. While we cannot erase the damage done, we can certainly assist in easing the financial burden and help provide some closure for victims.

To provide an accurate plan suited best according to individual’s distinct case scenario, click on the button below: Let our expert attorneys assess how much compensation you might be eligible for taking into account variables like medical costs & lost wages deriving an estimate reflective of your hardship faced whereby justifying genuine worth of pursuing a lawsuit.

Note: Although often described as ‘Illinois personal injury attorney firm’, it’s important to specify that despite servicing various counties within the state our physical office is not located in Wayne. Feel confident choosing Carlson Bier for determining rightful remuneration reflecting fairness and empathy at its core considering each dog bite incident unique underlining sensitive handling it mandates – just a click away!

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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 Wayne

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing specialist legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering professional legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents get fair remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring adept legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Injury

Committed to defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal guidance to secure settlement.

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