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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with the unsettling aftermath of a dog bite injury in Hillcrest, Carlson Bier is your unrivaled legal ally. With an exceptional track record, they excel in pursuing justice for victims of animal attacks. Their unparalleled understanding of Illinois laws pertaining to dog bites and vast experience defending such cases strategically position Carlson Bier as the preferred choice for anyone seeking optimum compensation. Knowing that these injuries can be both physically and emotionally debilitating, their proficient attorneys offer compassionate service while tenaciously challenging negligent pet owners or third parties involved. Besides providing aggressive representation at trials, they effectively negotiate fair settlements without court intervention whenever possible. The specialized expertise coupled with relentless dedication makes them not only qualified but highly successful lawyers for handling dog bite injury cases robustly yet empathetically. Competence does not inhabit geography; it resides within proficiency and ability to deliver results – elements that Carlson Bier exemplifies in abundance! Choosing this law firm will give you the peace of mind knowing your case is handled by some truly formidable champions battling fiercely on behalf your rights!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Hillcrest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are experienced and passionate personal injury attorneys committed to advocating for victims of dog bite injuries. Based in the robust state of Illinois, our top-notch legal team focuses on zealously representing your interests, ensuring you receive fair compensation for your ordeal.

Dog bites may come unexpectedly and can result in severe physical damage or emotional trauma, greatly affecting the victim’s life. Understanding the complexity surrounding these cases supports our duty to educate our clients extensively on this subject matter.

The aftermath of a dog bite injury involves significant challenges. These include recovering from physical wounds that might lead to scarring, suffering psychological distress which can be overwhelming especially in children, dealing with lost wages due to downtime at work and handling exorbitant medical costs from treatment and rehabilitation. At times you may even find yourself battling insurance companies unwilling to fully cover these unexpected expenses. It is during such challenging moments that Carlson Bier comes in.

Our expansive knowledge spans across various important aspects related to dog bite injuries:

• The Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, personal injury cases like the ones involving dog bites have a specific time frame within which they should be filed; typically two years from the date of occurrence.

• “One Bite Rule”: Unlike other jurisdictions applying this rule which allows dogs one free bite before owners are held liable for damages caused by their pets, Illinois applies strict liability laws holding pet owners accountable for any harm their unprovoked animals cause regardless if it’s their first incident.

• Scope of Compensation: Depending on the intricacies surrounding the case outcomes vary. However typical compensations could cover current and future medical bills incurred after treating bodily harm or psychological trauma resulting from an attack while including loss wages due to missed workdays during recovery periods.

With us by your side, navigating through possible defenses presented by offending parties’ representatives becomes less daunting as we provide vigorous representation strictly aligned with upholding justice.

At Carlson Bier, we have built our reputation on empathy, understanding that no two cases are the same. We meticulously evaluate each situation to provide a tailored approach ensuring we meet the needs comprehensively as per individual’s unique circumstances.

One significant aspect sets us apart: we operate on a contingency fee basis which means there are absolutely no legal fees until you receive your compensation. We strongly believe that victims of dog bite injuries should not bear more weight in their fight for justice.

In our pursuit to educate and represent victims of dog bite injuries, Carlson Bier stands committed to offering comprehensive legal aid designed uniquely for you! It is our responsibility and dedication to demystify law jargons; making the process accessible, smooth and devoid of unnecessary stresses typical in legalese environments.

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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 Hillcrest

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving professional legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal representation for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Slip Occurrences

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents obtain fair settlement for hurts and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Semi Crash

Extending professional legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Damages

Committed to delivering professional legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Expert in representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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