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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been victim to a dog bite injury in Spaulding, Carlson Bier is your foremost choice for legal representation. Our specialization in personal injury law allows us to handle complex cases related to dog bite injuries efficiently and effectively. We are committed to helping victims secure the fair compensation they deserve for their medical expenses, lost wages, and more. At our firm, we bring years of expertise combined with a deep understanding of Illinois law that dictates how these kinds of cases are handled. If it’s a fight you need, we tirelessly defend your rights until justice is served .The advocates at Carlson Bier passionately believe each client deserves unfettered access to top-tier legal support following an unfortunate incident like this one. We’re poised not only with experience but also dedication — set on achieving maximum results for our clients suffering from canine-inflicted harm or losses. Make sure you have the advantage by choosing Carlson Bier – lending strength during trying times when navigating through dog bite cases within Spaulding’s jurisdiction.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Spaulding Illinois

Dog bite injuries can be devastating, leaving victims grappling with severe physical pain, emotional trauma, and substantial financial costs. At Carlson Bier in Illinois, we understand the complexities associated with these incidents and are committed to providing the necessary legal assistance to help you get back on your feet. As seasoned personal injury attorneys dedicated to dog bite cases, we take pride in protecting the rights of victims and ensuring they receive fair compensation.

Dog bites can lead to dire repercussions that go beyond physical wounds. They may also result in:

– Emotional distress: Victims often experience significant psychological effects including fear, anxiety, insomnia or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

– Medical expenses: These include emergency care, surgery, medication charges alongside rehabilitation costs which are often quite hefty.

– Loss of income: A severe dog bite injury can impair one’s ability to work temporarily or permanently affecting the victim’s livelihood.

– Other personal hardships such as scarring and disfigurement which affects normal life routine.

The legal framework surrounding dog bite injuries is intricate here in Illinois; however our proficient team at Carlson Bier decisively navigates it. We ensure that elements pivotal for a successful lawsuit like establishing a dog owner’s liability if their pet was not provoked or proving negligence where there was a violation of animal control laws are meticulously addressed. Rest assured knowing that we tirelessly work towards addressing all critical aspects crucial for your case thereby helping you secure a justifiable settlement.

Did you know? The Illinois Animal Control Act holds owners strictly accountable for their pets’ actions; hence an injured party does not need to demonstrate that the owner was negligent or had prior knowledge of the animal’s aggressive behavior before filing a claim.

It’s essential also to grasp what steps you need to take immediately after a dog bite incident:

– Seek immediate medical attention even if wounds appear minor

– Document evidence by taking photographs of injuries

– Identify ownership details along with witness reports

– Report the incident to local animal control authorities

All these steps, when taken promptly, bolster your case significantly offering a better chance at winning adequate compensation.

Here at Carlson Bier, our philosophy is client-centric. The outcome of each case significantly impacts the lives of our clients; therefore, we pursue every claim vigorously while providing you with constant updates about its progress. We understand that entrusting someone with your legal matters requires immense faith and confidence; this is why we aim to repay your trust with unmatchable dedication and resolve through each step of the litigation process.

Furthermore, critical insights regarding Illinois’ statute of limitations for dog bite injuries are also vital and here at Carlson Bier we keep a keen eye on these details. Being aware that injury claims must be filed within two years from the incident date ensures no delay jeopardizes your rightful compensation.

We invite you to partner with us as you seek justice for any harm experienced due to a dog bite incident in Illinois. With our unrivalled proficiency in personal injury law backed by caring and compassionate services, we aspire to help victims find hope amidst their challenges.

Are you curious about what your claim could be worth? At Carlson Bier, understanding the value attached to every damage incurred guides us as we wholeheartedly fight for settlements that genuinely reflect all pain and loss suffered by our clients after a tragic dog bite injury.

By trusting us with your case, rest assured knowing it will be in adept hands tirelessly devoted towards securing swift justice for you. We encourage you not just ponder over but seize this opportunity: click on the button below now to find out how much your dog bite injury case could be worth! There’s absolutely no need for any further delay—let’s ascertain together how best to get your life back on track after such an unfortunate happening.

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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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Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Extending adept legal advice for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

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

Slip and Trip Accidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents receive fair payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Crash

Delivering experienced legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for damages.

Construction Collisions

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

Neurological Damages

Committed to offering dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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