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Facing a dog bite injury can be distressing and problematic, both physically and emotionally. Carlson Bier is passionate about assisting victims of dog bite injuries in seeking rightful compensation for their traumas. While servicing all of Illinois, Glenview residents have continuously valued our dedication to fighting tirelessly for their rights. With an impressive track record in legal success honed through years of professional experience with animal-related law issues, we distinctly stand out as your optimal choice when handling such cases. Our expertise enables us to intricately handle Illinois’s complicated injury laws by navigating them efficiently on behalf of our clients’ best interests. Specializing in leveraging crucial local ordinances beneficial to achieving favorable outcomes is part of what makes Carlson Bier the perfect partner for your case representation needs during these trying times; we call upon every legally available resource to turn unfathomable circumstances into victories against harsh odds. Trust Carlson Bier as your ally when dealing with challenging aftermaths from a canine attack; choose justice, trustworthiness–and importantly–a uniquely personalized approach towards obtaining rightful restitution.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Glenview Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the harrowing experience and consequences of a dog bite injury. As premier personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our objective is to guide you through the complex legal landscape that surrounds dog bite incidents. Knowledge is power – we firmly believe that providing high-quality educational content empowers our clients and future victims about their rights and possible compensation.

Primarily, it’s important to comprehend that Illinois enforces strict liability laws for dog bites. This means owners are held responsible if their pet injures another person unless the victim was provoking the animal or trespassing on private property. No negligence needs to be proven; owner responsibility is automatic in most cases.

Recognize your injuries’ severity; Victim’s wounds from dog attacks range widely ─ puncture wounds, lacerations, fractures from falls during an attack, even severe nerve damage can occur. Treatment may require surgery or reconstructive procedures which amplify medical costs consequently.

Remember to document everything: Your situation might seem overwhelming but ensure you collect as much information as possible immediately after the attack including witness contact details, owner’s information (if available), photographs of injuries and location where the incident happened etc.

Also consider potential psychological damages: Dog bites not only cause physical harm but intense emotional distress too making recovery increasingly difficult if I untreated. Don’t undermine this aspect when evaluating your adversity.

Timely report your incidence: Inform local authorities about your ordeal promptly so official records exist augmenting your claim substantiation subsequently

Acquire Medical Attention without delay. Even minor appearing injuries can unveil significant internal trauma later on. Timely treatment minimizes complication risks while documents medical evidence necessary for pursuing legal recourse effectively.

Lastly consult a skilled Personal Injury attorney like us at Carlson Bier who knows how to navigate these waters for optimal outcomes. We have a robust track record with dog-bite related claims armed with deep insights into both state laws and insurance tactics enabling strategic advocacy delivering results truly compensatory to your suffering.

Dog bites entail unexpected emotional, physical and financial hardship. Your dog bite injuries should not deprive you of your peace or financial security. The law provides a pathway to justice by holding negligent dog owners accountable for their pet’s damaging behavior.

Carlson Bier is committed to securing rightful compensation that matches each client’s unique suffering and losses. For us, every case embodies more than just legal claims; they represent real people who deserve understanding, dignity, and most importantly – justice.

We passionately pursue maximum compensation on behalf of our clients covering medical expenditures incurred as well as likely future costs connected to the injury too. We aggressively negotiate with insurance companies ensuring you are treated fairly from them in all aspects – including reimbursement for lost wages if work time was compromised due to recovery periods.

Our focus always remains on asserting full protection of our clients’ rights whilst navigating complicated personal injury laws comprehensively so your path towards reclaiming normalcy becomes stress-free paving way for effective healing while we relentlessly fight for your cause against at-fault parties simultaneously

If you’ve been unfortunate enough to encounter this traumatic incident don’t face these challenges alone anymore: Reach out today! No matter how complex the circumstances or substantial the repercussions, our experienced team can help understand the potential value of your case thoroughly empowering informed decisions moving forward bringing you closer towards resolute closure!

Often individuals refrain considering fear about exorbitant attorney fees hence Carlson Bier proudly operates based on contingency fee arrangements: Simply put- If we fail winning genuine restitution for damages sustained during this wrong inflicted upon you no attorney fee will be charged despite our extended efforts because genuinely caring means alleviating apprehensions holistically before beginning rejuvenation pursuits collectively

Therefore don’t hesitate anymore wondering what might be ahead; Click below now! It takes only a heartbeat towards potentially transforming outcomes favorably with us defending vigorously beside throughout so find out promptly what precisely could be achieved pursuing justice together onwards: because you deserve nothing less and we, at Carlson Bier strive achieving nothing short of the best for each client gracefully.

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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 Glenview

Bicycle Mishaps

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

Flame Traumas

Offering expert legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Negligence

Delivering expert legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Tumble Injuries

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting clients of car accidents get equitable compensation for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring expert legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Building Site Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Focused on offering specialized legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Expert in assisting victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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