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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the midst of a traumatic dog bite incident in Gage Park, Illinois, seeking immediate counsel from a proficient personal injury lawyer is crucial. Carlson Bier takes precedence as an authoritative figure in handling Dog Bite Injuries cases with finesse and expertise. Possessing comprehensive knowledge of state statutes and local ordinances pertaining to dog bites ensures their clients receive excellent representation. Being empathetic legal professionals who keep your best interest at heart constantly elevates them above their peers. They meticulously ensure that justice prevails for victims; securing fair compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering caused by vicious or negligent canine behavior. Aggressive negotiations with insurance companies or pursuing matters legally are tools they masterfully employ for a victim’s benefits. Leaning on Carlson Bier during these trying times guarantees confident advocacy coupled with discreet compassion which is reflected in every interaction they engage in while zealously fighting for your rights during this unfortunate occurrence within Gage Park.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Gage Park Illinois

When faced with the unfortunate circumstance of a dog bite injury, you need comprehensive assistance that only experienced personal injury attorneys, such as those available at Carlson Bier, can provide. Based in Illinois, our law firm specializes in personal injury cases including ones related to dog bites, offering potential clients an impressive repertoire of expertise and experience essential for successful litigation.

Dog bite injuries often times take victims by surprise leading to emotional trauma coupled with physical pain plus the possibility of extensive medical intervention. The severity of these injuries may range from minor punctures to severe lacerations that could require stitches or even surgery. One crucial aspect about dog bite laws in Illinois is that they hold the owner strictly liable if their dog attacks someone without provocation. This means you may be entitled to compensation regardless whether or not the dog had a prior history of being vicious.

Key factors concerning Dog Bite Injuries:

• Role of ‘Provocation’: Any actions on your part as a victim that may have spurred the attack can affect case outcomes.

• Importance of Documentation: Immediate documentation such as photographs and medical reports can help strengthen your claim.

• Knowledge about Local Laws: Familiarity with local laws concerning leash requirement and licensing can be beneficial during litigations.

Navigating through these complex corners of personal injury law requires capable hands which Carlson Bier provides proficiently. Our law firm’s attorneys meticulously evaluate each case examining differences between negligent handling and strict liability cases while helping clients understand how these variables might impact potential settlements or damage awards.

Our approach combines relentless advocacy along with deep compassion for our clients who’ve suffered from traumatic incidents like dog bite injuries. We believe it’s imperative not only to win but also support your recovery journey holistically right from providing guidance regarding potential infectious diseases related to dog bites like rabies or tetanus to understanding elements like scar evaluation in relation to lawsuit value estimation.

In this vein, appreciating current Illinois’ statute of limitations related to dog bite injuries holds prime importance as per the state’s limitations one usually has two years from incident date to file lawsuit. However, exceptions do exist for minors or in cases involving governmental entities. Our team at Carlson Bier remains up-to-date with all such intricacies allowing us to safeguard your rights emphatically.

Among everything else, we prioritize open communication ensuring you’re always informed about your case’s progression. Aspects like possible defenses the owner might invoke including trespassing on private property when bitten or in certain instances accusing victims of animal abuse are kept transparent so that there are no surprises during court proceedings.

Remember it’s not just about getting compensation but securing justice and preventing similar future incidents that makes working with a distinguished law firm like ours worth it especially when dealing with emotionally charged cases around dog bites. Committed to shifting scales towards fairness, our mission revolves around connecting victims of these devastating events with the rightful compensation they deserve thus facilitating recuperation hopefully leading survivors towards a path of holistic healing.

We understand that coping with injuries caused by an unprovoked attack can be daunting adding legal concerns only escalates distress levels hence we invite you to allow us shoulder this burden while you focus on recovery. At Carlson Bier, let skilled professionals guide your fight ensuring you’re comprehensively covered legally and medically both against such personal injury calamities.

Be assured once you choose us, stepping into courtroom becomes less overwhelming experience even if prospect spells out being faced against prominent insurance companies or experienced defense attorneys, equipped with our extensive understanding of Illinois’ Dog Bite Law, rest easy knowing your interests will fiercely be defended.

Nonetheless ascertain firsthand why partnering up with lawyers at Carlson Bier empowers your cause paving way towards justice faster essentially lending peace back into lives disrupted unexpectedly due to another person’s negligence. Ready to take control? Click on button below for a customized evaluation pinned specifically onto details from your unique situation revealing how much exactly is your case worth today. Trust us when we say, you deserve your rightful claim and together we aim to achieve just that!

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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 Gage Park

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying expert legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Extending specialist legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain reasonable payout for hurts and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Incident

Offering expert legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Construction Collisions

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to extending professional legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Focused on advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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