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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the distressing incident of a dog bite injury in Homewood, expert legal representation is essential for navigating through your claim. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in. As leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we specialize in dealing with Dog Bite Injuries and have a proven track record of getting our clients the compensation they deserve. Our compassionate yet tenacious approach ensures that we aggressively pursue justice while providing you personalized attention throughout the process. We work efficiently to establish liability using effective litigative strategies while ensuring adherence to prevailing laws and regulations specific to dog bite injuries. We understand intricacies involved, from medical expenses and psychological trauma to loss of earnings; crafting robust lawsuits encompassing all these facets is our forte at Carlson Bier. With us by your side, you’re choosing an ally who would relentlessly fight for your rights as a victim against those responsible for inflicting pain or damages on you due to their negligent pet handling practices.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Homewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and psychological trauma a dog bite can inflict. Our seasoned Illinois-based personal injury attorneys are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries. We strive to provide high-quality legal representation and exceptional client service.

Dog bites can result in serious injuries such as lacerations, fractures, nerve damage, infection, disfigurement or scarring. Victims may also experience significant emotional distress due to the violent nature of these incidents. The aftermath of a dog bite involves medical treatment and rehabilitation which can be costly, time-consuming, and mentally challenging.

The law is clear on holding pet owners accountable for dog bites incurred by their pets under certain circumstances. According to Illinois statute 510 ILCS 5/16, if someone is bitten by a dog while peaceably conducting themselves in any place where they may lawfully be – or so long as the person does not provoke the animal – then the owner of that dog is liable for all damages sustained.

Key pointers:

– If you are bitten unprovoked by a dog while legally present at a location.

– If your child is attacked without provocation.

– Dog-owner liability extends beyond bites: if an aggressive pet causes personal injury through other means (like knocking someone over) its owner could still be held responsible.

It’s important to keep these aspects in mind if unfortunately involved in such an occurrence because legal nuances often play crucial roles while determining rightful compensations.

Carlson Bier is well-versed in understanding every aspect of this field. We help clients navigate through the complexities associated with pursuing personal injury cases related to dog attacks and securing appropriate settlements that reflect each client’s unique situation and requirements.

Here’s what makes our approach notable:

– Proactive case management: From initial consultation to final settlement/judgement resolution; our dynamic team expedites processes efficiently.

– Thorough investigation: Our attorneys delve deep into facts, identifying crucial evidence and analyzing case merits.

– Successful negotiation: Our extensive experience facilitates shrewd negotiation with insurance companies for rightful settlements.

While dog bites are usually covered under homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policies, insurers often try to minimize payouts. A seasoned Carlson Bier attorney prevents this by meticulously establishing the extent of your damage – be it physical injury, emotional trauma, lost wages due to missed workdays following the incident, property destruction during the event or significant medical bills incurred.

In cases where a dog bite leads to severe disability or fatality, lawsuit filings may entail comparative negligence (where the blame is shared between involved parties) or premises liability claims if attacks occur on someone else’s property.

Our objective at Carlson Bier is not only securing maximum financial compensation for immediate injuries but also ensuring that future costs like plastic surgery or psychological counseling are factored in while settling claims.

You don’t have to navigate through this strenuous process alone. Let our personal injury attorneys guide you every step of the way. With compassion as well as expertise, we’ve got your back! Understanding every aspect associated with these types of personal injury cases allows us to serve our clients in their exact hour of need. We believe in championing our client’s rights till they secure appropriate closure and justice.

Ready to discover what Carlson Bier can do for you? Click on the button below to get an estimate indicative of how much your case could potentially be worth based on critical evaluation parameters administered by our experienced legal experts. Let us help ease your path towards recovery both physically and financially with tenacity fused with utmost sensitivity. Give yourself access today – pursue justice relentlessly backed by diligent advocacy from Carlson Bier!

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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 Homewood

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing professional legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Misconduct

Providing specialist legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Mishaps

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Focused on helping clients of car accidents secure equitable recompense for injuries and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending professional legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to offering professional legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Committed to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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