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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating dog bite injury cases can be complex, yet the law group of Carlson Bier stands as a trusted ally in these personal injury matters. As distinguished Illinois attorneys, their depth of knowledge and experience enables them to provide first-class representation while ensuring each client’s rights are protected. They understand the damage a severe dog bite incident can inflict – physical pain, psychological trauma, even financial hardship due to medical bills or loss of employment. Advocating for full and fair compensation is part of Carlson Bier’s commitment to justice for those suffering from dog bite injuries. Honed legal acumen combined with compassion marks their approach towards every case they handle; taking essential steps that reflect holistic understanding suited to individual circumstances. Their accomplished track record speaks volumes about competency in dealing with such sensitive issues like Dog Bite Injuries lawsuits. Should you ever require quality representation concerning dog bites where state laws might complicate your claim process, remember—Carlson Bier is synonymous with adeptness and reliability among Illinois personal injury lawyer firms.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Highwood Illinois

Understanding the legal complexities of dog bite injuries can be challenging, but at Carlson Bier, we don’t just break it down for you – we represent your interests every step of the way. As a leading law firm specializing in personal injury cases based in Illinois, our approach is simple: To provide comprehensive solutions to victims of such accidents.

Dog bites often lead to substantial medical costs and emotional trauma that may require psychological counseling. These can emerge as serious financial burdens on the victim. When it comes to actions stemming from animal attacks or dog bite injuries, Illinois operates under strict liability rules. That means an owner cannot escape liability by claiming they had no knowledge of their dog’s aggressive nature.

Several vital points need highlighting when discussing matters involving dog bites:

– Illinois’s statute allows victims two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

– Victims must illustrate that their lack of provocation contributed towards causing the incident.

– It has to be demonstrated that they were conducting themselves peacefully where the attack occurred.

Personal Injury Attorneys Group Carlson Bier has vast experience handling such sensitive cases and knows excellent strategies for achieving favorable outcomes for clients across Illinois State. We work hard not only to win your case but also ensure you understand every facet tied with its prosecution. Our team will appraise you regularly about updates encountered during court proceedings or negotiation table discussions.

Clear communication is essential in any case involving personal injury, including those arising out of dog-bite related incidents. At Carlson Bier, our priority is ensuring you fully comprehend what’s going on in layman terms so that all parties are informed about each critical aspect defining such litigation processes. Our experienced attorneys know how crucial it is for clients to feel understood during these times so rest assured knowing we have your best interests at heart.

Navigating through legally-complex situations like this requires expert guidance – let us extend our professional hands and help ease this burden off your shoulder. After all, our mission at Carlson Bier is supporting clients in their fight towards receiving the justice they merit.

As a long-standing law firm in Illinois, we’ve spent years cultivating an unparalleled reputation for tenacity and compassion when representing victims of personal injury cases. Whether your situation involves complicated legal battles or potential settlements, choosing to stand alongside Carlson Bier would mean aligning yourself with a team highly-skilled and passionate about your well-being.

We hope that this information brings clearness regarding dog bite injuries and gives you better direction on how to proceed if such unfortunate circumstances arise. Our commitment extends beyond mere representation; it includes educating our clients until they are confident in understanding their case standings fully.

Your path to justice doesn’t have to be lonely, stressful, or confusing. Allow us to walk through this journey with you, standing by your side every step along the way.

Suffered from a dog-bite? We invite you today to click on the button below. Let’s get started finding out exactly how much your case is worth because every victim deserves reparation – both financial and emotional – of damages incurred. Trust Carlson Bier for comprehensive solutions tailored specifically towards your needs because we’re here not just to guide but also fight relentlessly keeping nothing less than victory in sight.

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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 Highwood

Bicycle Incidents

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

Burn Injuries

Extending adept legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending expert legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for harms and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending professional legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to providing compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Focused on assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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