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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you suffer from a dog bite injury in Carpentersville, trust Carlson Bier to provide comprehensive legal assistance. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys specializes in handling cases of Dog Bite Injuries with precision and compassion. We understand how traumatic this incident can be; hence we strive to make the process as smooth and successful for our clients as possible. With years of experience advocating for victims’ rights under Illinois law, Carlson Bier holds an unmatched record of procuring favorable settlements and verifiable court successes against negligent pet owners. Our astute knowledge about specific dog breed tendencies, medical implications related to injuries, along with discerning onus provisions within local governing statues makes us indomitable player in this field. You are not alone; let the professionals at Carlson Bier stand up for you until justice is served completely! Reach out today if you or your loved one suffers from a dog-related injury — trust us to protect your interests fervently when wrestling through legal complexities that such unfortunate incidents incur.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Carpentersville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the trauma and pain that a dog bite injury can inflict on not just your body but also your emotional well-being. We are a group of experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois committed to helping you navigate through such challenging times with professional and empathetic legal counsel.

Dog bites can result in serious injuries like puncture wounds, lacerations, infections like rabies or tetanus, nerve damage or disfigurement. In certain instances, victims may also experience psychological damage leading to anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Moreover, whether minor or severe, these injuries often lead to medical bills and other potential costs for which you may need financial compensation.

Here at Carlson Bier, our mission is striving towards making sure that you’re adequately compensated for your physical and psychological damages ensuing from dog bite incidents. Our team of experienced attorneys work relentlessly to help alleviate the pressure that these unforeseen events exert on your life by ensuring that perpetrators of negligent acts are held accountable for their actions.

Understandably, each dog bite case comes with its unique circumstances. However, there are essential points worth noting regarding how we approach them:

• Expert Evaluation: Our legal professionals conduct extensive independent research into the specifics of every incident. This allows us to build a robust case tailored explicitly around the best interest of our clients.

• Evidence Collection: We gather evidence substantiating negligence where it exists; we document injuries sustained professionally as part of our negotiation materials.

• Negotiation & Litigation: We enter negotiations boasting a reputation built on years of practical experiences advocating for fair compensations fitting the severity tied to particular incidents.

• Constant Communication: From start till resolution – rest assured that you will be kept updated about findings and progress regularly.

Our expertise isn’t limited solely within courtroom walls – alongside representing residents in court cases involved in similar situations; Carlson Bier is here expressly offering insightful advice going beyond general knowledge surrounding dog bite legalities within Illinois. We delve deep into the specifics of your case, explore various potential scenarios, present strategies and options best suited to meet individual demands.

Do bear in mind that understanding both sides of the story is significant in planning a defense or case based argument. Recognize that your conduct before, during, and after the accident can have implications on the outcome of your lawsuit. While at Carlson Bier we are ready to defend and protect you from unscrupulous litigation setups, always try to handle any crisis responsibly for ease of proceedings.

Moving forward, if you’ve been bitten by a dog or lost someone due this tragic occurrence, remember – comforting words may not be enough! Legal action could help alleviate struggles tied with coming back from such traumatic experiences by purely focusing on total recovery while lawyers like us attack paperwork involved. Despite uncertainties looming over injuries’ aftermaths initially; through seeking professional legal counsel like those offered here at Carlson Bier – victims stand better odds attaining fair justice under law enforcement permissible ambit.

In conclusion, we encourage you to take advantage of our comprehensive consultation service aimed towards assessing compensation amounts rightfully owed given specific injury circumstances presented per case. Carlson Bier has stood tall defending countless individuals who’ve unfortunately fallen victim to severe personal injuries as inflicted by dogs – perhaps it’s time we evaluate merits behind your ordeal too? Click on the button below now to know how much your case could potentially be worth.

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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 Carpentersville

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying professional legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending dedicated legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, offering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Accident

Delivering experienced legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering expert legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in defending individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure compensation.

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