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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a dog bite injury is distressing, both physically and emotionally. If you find yourself the victim of such an incident within Lemont, seeking representation from Carlson Bier – a renowned personal injury-law firm based in Illinois — could be one of your most astute choices. Possessing extensive experience with dog bite injuries cases, our lawyers are accomplished with navigating authority matters, complex insurance claims as well as securing compensation for medical costs and emotional trauma.

We understand the unique challenges posed by local regulations related to animal control or leash laws that may directly influence your claim’s outcome. Our strong grasp over statutory requirements guarantees comprehensive legal support tailored to every client’s needs.

What differentiates us is our dedicated pursuit of fair compensation for all victims who bear these unexpected encounters with dogs resulting in serious physical ramifications or mental disturbances. If you have been bitten by a negligent owner’s pet, allow us at Carlson Bier to explore avenues toward seeing justice properly served on behalf of you.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lemont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we know the trauma and damages that dog bites can inflict. We understand the physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burden victims endure; such scenarios are often overwhelming. It’s our mission to provide comprehensive legal support and guide you towards obtaining the compensation you deserve for your injuries. As an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, our expertise extends to understanding nuanced areas like dog bite injuries.

Dog bite injuries aren’t just painful; they’re serious issues with possible significant complications including permanent disfigurement and psychological trauma. Other potential medical concerns include:

– Risk of infection from bacteria.

– Potential for diseases like rabies or tetanus.

– Scarring or deformities due to physical damage.

– Emotional suffering such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The law recognizes these complexities. In Illinois under Animal Control Act 510 ILCS 5/16), pet owners are held responsible if their animal bites someone without provocation while they’re either in public or on private property lawfully. This is irrespective of whether the pet had previous aggressive behavior or not.

Medical expenses and income loss due to a dog bite incident can be hefty indeed. However, as your advocates at Carlson Bier, we work tirelessly arguing them out in court on your behalf so that costs don’t add insult over injury.

Although monetary compensation cannot completely rectify an unpleasant experience resulting from a dog bite incident, it aids victims by taking care of mounting medical bills and promoting recovery efforts:

– Reimbursement of any immediate health treatments required after a dog attack.

– Covers ongoing treatments including surgical reparation if needed for physical scars or other injuries.

– Adequate financial compensation will cater for any future therapeutic services required i.e., counseling sessions against PTSD induced by a traumatic incident involving a dangerous animal attack.

But how do we calculate this? At Carlson Bier’s law firm, we factor all these components to come up with tailored compensation that suits your unique case. Compensation is comprehensive and should match the full extent of multi-faceted harm suffered due to a dog bite event.

Furthermore, to bring the wrongdoers into account, Carlson Bier deploys powerful legal arguments in several probable scenarios. It could be proven that owners violated leash laws or knowingly released a dangerous animal which eventually caused harm or there existed prior complaints about this particular pet exhibiting harmful tendencies.

Carlson Bier excels at collecting and examining evidence; uncovering additional facts and exploiting all possible sources aid when building a strong case against negligent pet owners. This way our clients can focus on healing, rather than worrying about their situation’s intricate legalities.

At Carlson Bier, we guarantee you expert, personalized representation during such strenuous times. More so because circumstances vary considerably from one client to another–reason why we are dedicated towards tailoring approaches best suited for individual cases while remaining sensitive towards your personal feelings after experiencing traumatic events.

In context of representing victims of dog bite injuries in Illinois, decades-long experience enables us to maintain an aggressive yet compassionate approach defending our clientele’s rights whilst respecting the sensitivities encompassed by local statutes. Our team’s collective understanding not just stops at law-codes only but extends beyond realizing what exactly a victim goes through after such troubling incidents occur and what they need most then: resolute representation ready fully geared-up for obtaining justified results on behalf of them.

Every situation is remarkably different and requires specialized attention; it’s only fair that you have access to exceptional representation for achieving successful materialization out of valid claims. Wondering what your case might be worth? We invite you to click on the button below; find out an estimate regarding potential compensation figures obtainable upon successful legal proceedings concerning affiliating scenarios according. Trust lawyers who do more than just ensure success – let us help make recovery feasible too–click below now!

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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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Bike Incidents

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Giving adept legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Offering expert legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Fall Mishaps

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Harms

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents secure just recompense for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Incident

Offering experienced legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Focused on providing expert legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Focused on supporting patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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