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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve endured a dog bite injury in Flossmoor, securing legal representation from Carlson Bier, a prominent personal injury law firm expertly versed in Illinois law, should be your first course of action. Our dedicated team brings years of experience and unparalleled expertise directly to your case. We understand the physical pain and emotional trauma that victims can suffer after such incidents; hence we work relentlessly for you. The attorneys at Carlson Bier will carefully analyze each unique aspect surrounding your dog-bite injury claim, accurately outlining how liability lies with the animal owner under Illinois laws.

By opting for our distinguished services, you’re entrusting an attorney group consistently successful in obtaining deserved compensation for clients faced with similar dilemmas. Your healing process should not be compounded by undue financial stress – let Carlson Bier shoulder this burden on your behalf as we strive to secure punitive damages adequately compensating all losses incurred due to bites or attacks by dogs residing within Flossmoor’s jurisdiction.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Flossmoor Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois notable for its expansive experience and success within the realm of dog bite injury cases. We’re here to provide valuable insights into this significant aspect of personal injury law.

Dog bite injuries can be traumatic experiences with potential physical and emotional scars. These injuries often lead to substantial medical expenses, lost wages due to missed work, psychological distress, disfigurement or decreased quality of life. As per the data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States.

In Illinois, our state’s strict liability law makes it possible for victims suffering from these undesired encounters to seek justice and compensation for their losses– even if it is the first instance of aggression from the dog involved. Dog owners have a legal obligation under Illinois Statute 510 ILCS 5/16 to prevent such accidents from occurring; failure means you as a victim have rights that need protection.

Key elements aiding your case include:

– Evidence proving your non-provocation at the time of attack.

– Confirmation that you were legally allowed on premises where incident occurred.

– Substantiation showcasing severity your injury/loss suffered due to said dog bite

Understanding these requirements and presenting them effectively before court can be intricate processes which necessitate professional expertise – exactly what Carlson Bier offers through its proven track record in litigation related matters involving personal injury incidents & negligence penalties.

Certainly, though fear-inducing figures stand tall , every case remains unique: not every encounter leaves lasting damage or plays out identically across our wonderful Prairie State – geographic location too impacts how proceedings unfold globally whilst maintaining reference point at local laws applicable . Regardless whether confrontation happened along blooming banks Mississippi River or bustling streets Chicago – we’ve got covered .

It becomes critical then , builder formidable line defenses help navigate uncertainties lies ahead . This starts gaining comprehensive understanding individual circumstance initially topped thorough legal consultation – something we Carlson & Bier committed delivering utmost confidentiality respect due.

Our lawyers value your well-being and understand the distressing impact of such incidents. We strive to facilitate an empathetic assessment focusing on personalized solutions that lead victims towards restoration and recovery while striking back effusively against culpable parties under the umbrella of justice.

We navigate you through the elaborate labyrinth of legal proceedings, clearing away uncertainties clouding surrounding procedural requirements. Our diligent team is dedicated solely to your cause from beginning until culmination- gaining closure results you deserved without compromising dignity or causing undue stress along way . Your unwavering voice power people provides fuel propels our strong mandate enforce rightly deserved compensatory damages .

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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 Flossmoor

Bike Incidents

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering expert legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate compensation for hurts and harm.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring adept legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Damages

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Focused on supporting clients with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

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