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About Carlson Bier Associates

Should you or a loved one fall victim to a dog bite injury in Bellwood, trust that Carlson Bier is your best choice for legal representation. Our vast experience in handling personal injury cases uniquely equips us to understand the intricacies of Dog Bite Injuries law profoundly. We offer unrivaled advocacy, guidance, and support throughout your case while ensuring an uncompromising pursuit of justice on your behalf. Every year, countless residents are left dealing with both physical and psychological trauma due to such attacks; we’re here not just as attorneys but as allies dedicated to helping victims make successful recovery claims. At Carlson Bier, we combine our mastery of the law with compassionate client service – because we understand what you’re going through and know precisely how demanding these times can be. Choose nothing less than excellence when it comes to defending yourself after a Dog Bite Injury incident; choose Carlson Bier for steadfast dedication shown towards achieving favorable outcomes for all clients.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Bellwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are well-versed in the legalities surrounding dog bite injuries, a personal injury sector that demands substantial understanding and legal acumen. Based in Illinois, our established law firm is steadfastly committed to championing for victims of such distressing incidents, contributing our expertise towards seeking justice and appropriate compensation.

Understanding your situation begins with gaining insights into dog bite injuries themselves. Did you know that nearly 4.5 million Americans become victims of dog bites every year? A significant number of these encounters result in severe physical damage requiring medical attention or even cosmetic surgery, not to mention the emotional toll it takes on the victims. They range widely from minor nips to devastating attacks that can dramatically affect one’s quality of life.

• In most cases, liability falls under the ‘strict liability’ rule where owners are held responsible irrelevantly if they were unaware that their pets could be dangerous.

• Owners must provide a safe environment regardless of whether there has been a previous instance of aggression by their dogs.

While laws vary across states, Illinois maintains specific rules relating to dog bite incidents

These key points about Illinois law governing Dog Bite Injuries are crucial:

• Illinois applies a strict ‘Animal Control Act,’ making it easier for victims to claim compensation.

• If bitten without provocation while peacefully conducting oneself in an area legally allowed access

or if bitten after being invited by the owner onto private property – full liability rests with the owner.

Accordingly, Carlson Bier possesses distinctive competence in representing those who have suffered harm from animal-related injuries within this legislative framework. Combining compassionate counsel with sharp litigation skills and leveraging precedence effectively increases your chances at proper restitution.

We communicate clearly each step involved: filing an injury report; gathering evidence including photographs and witness testimonies; tracking medical records and expenses; negotiating with insurance companies – all while keeping your best interests at heart. While monetary compensation cannot erase trauma experienced due to dog bite injuries, it can certainly assist in covering costs for treatment, rehabilitation, trauma counseling and the protection of your standard of living.

Moreover, rest assured that our commitment goes well beyond reaching a settlement; we aim for prevention by holding negligent pet owners accountable. As a result, their culpability will probably ensure adherence to due diligence in future, sparing potential victims from such distressing incidents.

Utilizing our services is made all the easier as Carlson Bier operates on a contingency basis: You do not owe us unless we secure an award or settlement on your behalf. With this risk-shift provision paired with an initial free consultation service – you have virtually nothing to lose but potentially quite much to gain.

Navigating legal waters of personal injury cases particularly those involving dog bites requires skillful guidance from experienced attorneys grounded in Illinois statutes. We invite you to take advantage of the expertise within Carlson Bier, working diligently towards securing fair recompense in light of your troubling experience.

We believe that every individual deserves quality representation and access to justice when traumatic events occur through no fault of their own. Dog bite injuries dramatically impact lives and deservedly require adequate remuneration.

So don’t wait any longer – Click on the button below now! Estimating what your unique case might be worth can be the first step toward procuring some sense of closure following such unsettling incidents. Allow Carlson Bier’s seasoned team facilitate navigating these legal processes proficiently while always keeping you informed and reassured during each phase. Assist us help restore order after chaos – because at Carlson Bier, your recovery is our commitment with unflagging dedication guiding us throughout.

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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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Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending skilled legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Slip Incidents

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Incidents: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

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

Construction Accidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in delivering expert legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Specializing in assisting victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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