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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a dog bite injury, securing expert legal counsel becomes indispensable. This is where Carlson Bier extends its proficiency in navigating complex personal injury cases. Serving across state lines, our team champions your rights as they harbor a keen understanding of Illinois’s intricate statutory laws pertaining to dog bite injuries. Every case we undertake promises personalized strategies ensuring the lawful protection you require and rightful compensation you deserve—no matter how challenging or nuanced your situation may be. Our commitment transcends mere representation; we pledge empathy and steadfast dedication from start to finish attesting our reputation as premier personal injury lawyers for canine-related aggression incidents in the state of Illinois. Amidst the confusion and turmoil following such an ordeal, allow us at Carlson Bier—the frontrunners in handling dog-bite incidents—to provide you with comprehensive legal support lending resilience against these adversities while ceaselessly championing your best interests.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Gary Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, striving to provide unparalleled legal assistance in times of need. Proudly based in Illinois, our focus is on bringing justice and compassion to injury victims which include those unfortunate enough to experience dog bite injuries. As specialists within this area of personal injury law, we aim to decode the complexities and help you better understand your rights.

Dog bites aren’t unusual with millions occurring every year in the United States alone. Many occasions see individuals not aware that they have rights when bitten by a dog without provocation. Such ignorant tragedies often escalate due to not seeking immediate medical care and inadequate legal guidance.

• The owner’s responsibility: Most jurisdictions hold the dog owner accountable if their pet causes harm unprovoked. However, exceptions can arise depending on local leash laws or if the victim was trespassing.

• Negligence factor: Legal negligence is established if the dog owner failed to control their pet effectively or knew of prior aggressive tendencies.

• Provocation matter: Courts often consider whether a pet was provoked before determining liability.

Understanding these points is crucial; Carlson Bier believes an informed client always plays a significant role in case success.

It’s essential for victims of dog bite injuries also know that they have stringent time limits where they can file their lawsuits – known as the Statute of Limitations. In Illinois, you generally possess two years from the date of injury to file suit against liable parties pursuant but do note this period may vary based on specific circumstances surrounding each case.

What kind of compensation can you expect? Here are some key factors at play:

• Medical costs

• Losses from missed work

• Pain and suffering

• Psychological trauma

Our committed lawyers will fiercely fight towards helping our clients receive maximum compensation – we understand healing goes beyond just physical wounds.

And while obtaining a payout could be perceived as straight-forward; reality shows it rarely ever is. You’ll be questioned under numerous lenses, expected complications dismissed as trivial, and even blamed for your injuries. Retaining a professional attorney experienced in such cases can significantly improve your chances of a successful claim.

Choosing the right law firm matters when dealing with injury claims that can have life-altering impacts on a person’s lives. At Carlson Bier, we prioritize personalized care for clients affected by dog bite injuries – putting our extensive legal acumen to work and navigating towards the best outcomes for you is what we do best.

As advocates who believe every person deserves justice; working from our Illinois base allows us efficiently manage clients’ anxiety by consistently being available.You’re not alone during this destabilizing period of pain and healing—we’re here to guide you all the way through until resolution.

The final course of action lies solely in getting professional help- an aspect emphasized time-over again at Carlson Bier. It’s impossible to calculate accurate lawsuit figures without understanding intricacies left unseen by laymen eyes; only an attorney well versed within dog-bite laws realizes potential loopholes exploitable in favor of victims.

Don’t let yourself be another number lost amidst statistics. Click below to find out how much your case could be worth because everyone deserves recompense after unexpected suffering caused due someone else’s negligence. Trust Carlson Bier as your personal injury advocate – we are resolute in our commitment to deliver justice where it is most needed.

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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 Gary

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Negligence

Extending specialist legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying professional legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

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

Slip & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing professional legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to providing professional legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Committed to defending victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure justice.

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