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About Carlson Bier Associates

Based in the heartland of Illinois, Carlson Bier is dedicated to providing premier legal representation for individuals faced with challenging circumstances involving dog bite injuries. Operating within an intricate web of liability laws often requires impeccable litigation skills and deep understanding. Handling these complexities, our team at Carlson Bier excels with a reputation built on delivering results that seek to alleviate your burdens. We care about you and balance aggressive strategies in court with compassionate support tailored specifically for you. Our clients are not just numbers; they hold stories requiring committed advocacy—that’s where we step in as experienced Dog Bite Injuries attorneys, intelligently navigating every iota of the justice system on their behalf. In a world unnervingly painted by canine incidents escalating physical and emotional trauma, choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting your case to seasoned professionals who remain unwaveringly focused on one objective: pursue fair compensation commensurate to each client’s unique situation while upholding Illinois law valiantly — ensuring justice serves its true purpose.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Williamsville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing clients who have suffered personal injuries, particularly victims of dog bites. Based in the heart of Illinois, our wealth of knowledge allows us to guide you smoothly through complex legal issues and help you recover deserved damages.

Dog bites leave both physical and emotional scars while introducing unforeseen expenses such as medical bills and therapy costs. They can lead to serious injuries or life-threatening infections such as rabies or tetanus. It’s crucial that victims understand their rights under Illinois’ “strict liability” law for dog bite cases. This law dictates that a dog owner is legally responsible if his/her pet injures another person, unless the victim was trespassing or provoking the animal.

There are several key elements that can play significant roles in a dog bite injury case:

• The severity of your injury determines how much compensation you may receive.

• Proof of ownership is critical.

• Some breeds are deemed more dangerous than others.

• The location where the bite took place matters; if it was on public property or legally accessed private property, the claim could be stronger.

Backed by precise understanding of these factors, our team at Carlson Bier applies strategic approaches for maximum recovery outcomes in every case we handle. We acknowledge that apart from physical tolls, mental trauma might follow post-incident which complexities your healing process – with this comprehension we ensure to integrate a compassionate approach during proceedings.

While insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts by questioning the extent of injuries or circumstances around an attack, Carlson Bier’s seasoned attorneys tirelessly work towards establishing indisputable evidence gathered from medical records and eyewitness accounts – presenting bulletproof claims capable of countering insurer tactics.

Understanding your rights after such incidents can be an overwhelming task – therefore; clarity surrounding timelines is imperative for filing a claim. In Illinois there’s a statute of limitations: generally you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit against the dog’s owner – in certain circumstances, this timeline could vary. Reliant on their deep understanding of these regulations, our attorneys are capable of expediting your case effectively, ensuring every legal caveat is accurately addressed.

It’s important to us at Carlson Bier that we don’t overstep local Illinois advertising laws, hence while our services reach dynamic layers across state territories – it should be clarified that we do not have physical offices in areas such as Williamsville or imply location-specific services within towns where a Carlson Bier office does not exist.

Navigating the aftermath of a dog bite without professional assistance can result in receiving less than what you’re rightfully owed. At Carlson Bier, we pledge our unwavering dedication to fight for the best possible outcome on your behalf whilst guiding you carefully along each step with continual transparency.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a dog bite injury and you’re unsure of what steps to take next, let us help guide you through these difficult times. Take advantage of the deep experience and successful track-record offered by Carlson Bier to secure fair recompense and hasten recovery process.

To determine how much your specific case might be worth, kindly click on the button below. Our trained professionals will provide detailed evaluation based on individual case elements – offering immense value and providing direction during this distressing period. Let our experience work for you – explore today what Carlson Bier brings to your journey towards justice.

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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 Williamsville

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying skilled legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing experienced legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Fall and Fall Injuries

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents secure fair remuneration for hurts and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Collision

Providing expert legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in extending specialized legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in defending persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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