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If you or your loved one had to bear the painful and traumatic experience of a dog bite injury in Evanston, Carlson Bier is ready to provide unparalleled legal assistance. As experts in personal injury law with specific expertise in dealing with dog bite cases, they bring forth a wealth of knowledge and experience necessary for achieving favorable outcomes. Victims often struggle with complex legal systems while dealing with emotional trauma and physical pain; at such times, having an understanding team like Carlson Bier on your side can ease the process enormously. They have helped individuals navigate this complicated framework proficiently turning predicaments into possibilities consistently. Their holistic approach isn’t just about seeking financial compensation; it’s about ensuring justice prevails by holding negligent parties responsible for their actions. In a city like Evanston where such incidents are more common than anyone might think it becomes even more imperative that strong representation from attorneys who understand the gravity of these situations is sought right away – choose Carlson Bier because when it comes to protecting Evanston’s residents from dog bite injuries nothing else will do!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Evanston Illinois

Dog Bite Injuries are more common than one might imagine and frequently lead to significant physical trauma, emotional distress, and financial strain. At Carlson Bier, we understand the gravity of these incidents and have a proven track record of securing compensation for our clients who were unfortunate victims. Located in Illinois, our legal team is well-versed in state laws concerning personal injuries caused by dog bites.

A critical aspect everyone should be aware of is that you’re not alone if you’ve suffered from a Dog Bite Injury; it’s a daily occurrence impacting many lives drastically. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that up to 4.5 million individuals suffer dog bites annually across America. Approximately 800,000 among them necessitate medical attention.

State legislation places rigorous liability on dog owners whose dogs inflict harm to others- regardless if the canine exhibited aggressive behavior previously or not. There are factors over which such responsibility may be exempted.

• The victim was trespassing

• Provocations toward the canine

• Injury wasn’t due directly to the bite: examples would include but not limited to situations where an individual falls over due to being scared by an approaching barking canine

Dog bite injuries can result in various complications ranging from minor abrasions and lacerations to severe puncture wounds, fractures, tissue loss along with muscle damage or nerve damage.

Treatment expenses for these issues can accumulate rapidly-with hospitalization costs mounting into thousands. Beyond immediate treatment needs might be ongoing healthcare services like cosmetic surgery procedures or psychological counseling sessions dealing with traumatic stress disorders triggered by this incident.

Additional potential monetary damages could include lost wages where one was unable to work during healing process following the injury sustained, coupled with pain along with suffering mental anguish brought about from enduring inordinate discomfort plus distress also forms part of damages claimable under law provisions for personal injury cases related points worth noting after dog bite accidents:

• Report Incident: Notify local animal control authorities immediately for documentation.

• Gather Evidence: Take pictures of injuries, location of the attack, and if possible, the animal involved.

• Medical Attention: Seek immediate medical help even for minor wounds to prevent infections or other complications.

• Consult legal counsel: A skilled personal injury lawyer can guide you in navigating complexities around claim processes.

Navigating through complicated legislation along with filing suit against responsible canine owners is no easy feat. It’s crucial enlisting professional assistance experienced in dealing with Dog Bite Injuries claims who are adept translating law terminologies into layman’s language ensuring complete understanding by our clients from case initiation until settlement conclusion. At Carlson Bier, we tailor strategize every case detail based on unique client needs being guided always by tenets of transparency along dedication thus guaranteeing best outcome possibilities.

Partnering with Carlson Bier means partnering up with a compassionate team dedicated to fighting for your rights while supporting you at every step of recovery process towards rebuilding your life post-injury. We offer free initial consultations which provide an opportunity discussing your case specifics without any financial commitment required-your fight becomes ours too.

Are you feeling overwhelmed about your future after experiencing a dog bite injury? Please feel reassured knowing that justice can be sought professionally plus effectively through expert guidance from Carlson Bier legal group catering every need ensuring peace of mind ultimately herefor one purpose and one purpose only-to serve YOU.

Our primary ambition is restoring normalcy back into lives impacted negatively due accidents caused negligently bearing constant reminder it wasn’t their fault rather holding those at fault accountable providing necessary compensations deserved

Given thorough knowledge within this domain rest assured seeking services ensures quality representation marked ethic approach standing 100% behind each client advocating relentlessly right towards compensation deserves.

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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 Evanston

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Offering adept legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

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

Stumble & Trip Occurrences

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents secure equitable settlement for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Crash

Providing expert legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Building Accidents

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Injury

Expert in supporting clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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