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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a dog bite injury can be traumatic. However, when residing in Lindenhurst and facing such an ordeal, Carlson Bier is the best legal ally to have by your side. Specializing in personal injury law with extensive experience managing dog bite cases specifically. Their expert team of attorneys offers indispensable guidance through daunting legal processes while consistently advocating for your right to fair compensation. As veterans within this complex field of litigation, they are adept at navigating around stingy insurance companies working against your interests and presenting substantial evidence that bolsters their client’s claims effectively. Furthermore, timely action is crucial post-injury not only from a health perspective but also from a legal standpoint; hence Carlson Bier promises prompt response alongside compassionate service delivery throughout the engagement period – guaranteed! Engage Carlson Bier as your preferred advocate following any incidents involving dog bites or related injuries – they indeed offer more than just representation: An unwavering dedication towards securing justice for you!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lindenhurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the distress and trauma experienced by dog bite victims first-hand. As a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our commitment is to provide unyielding representation for clients affected by serious injuries stemming from canine attacks. Our expertise lies distinctly in uncovering the legal nuances of dog bite injury cases with relentless precision.

Dog bite injuries can bring about debilitating physical damage, emotional stress, and financial strain. The aftermath often encompasses not only immediate medical treatment but also potential long-term procedures such as reconstructive surgeries or ongoing psychological support due to PTSD and other emotionally-imbued traumas. To help underline the gravity of these situations –

• Over 4.7 million dog bites occur nationwide every year

• Approximately 800,000 individuals require medical attention for a dog bite annually

• Unsupervised children are especially vulnerable to severe attacks

The intricate legislation surrounding canine attacks varies across states; however, within Illinois specifically – referred to as a ‘strict liability’ state – owners are held accountable for any unprovoked attack by their dogs causing injury unless the victim was trespassing or antagonizing the animal in some way. That said, proving fault in canine attack cases cannot be overstated enough – it requires solid legal dexterity that goes beyond textbook knowledge.

The road towards recovery after enduring an incident such as this may often seem turbid and overwhelming. At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that you shouldn’t have to navigate these turbulent waters alone; our dedicated team will fight relentlessly on your behalf while strategically approaching conflicting insurance companies.

Understandably so, determining value connected with your case might evoke questions such as: How do I calculate my claim’s worth? What factors influence its payout? Key aspects typically contributing towards evaluating one’s claim include –

• Severity of injuries sustained

• Past and future medical expenses

• Lost wages or loss earning capacity

• Emotional distress

Each case receives individualized attention at our law firm, ensuring appropriate compensation is pursued for the aforementioned factors and more. This is all the while acknowledging that no amount can ever truly rectify the ordeal you have been through; your strength in these trying times remains truly commendable.

At Carlson Bier, we are fervently committed to providing comprehensive representation for dog bite injury victims across Illinois – firmly upheld by years of diverse experience in personal injury litigation and a robust foundation of local legal knowledge. We combine this with an intricately woven environment fostering empathy and respect towards each client’s unique situation.

Our ultimate goal? To translate your bravery into actionable justice. To help alleviate some burden off your shoulders by fighting for you against those responsible- empowering you to focus entirely on recovery while we handle everything else. It’s time to seek undeniable justice for the injuries inflicted upon you, consequently helping prevent similar distressing incidents from reoccurring within our community.

Should you feel ready to take this step towards restorative action or simply wish to discuss further details around possible recourse post a dog bite incident, do not hesitate to get in direct touch with us via clicking the button below. The dedicated team at Carlson Bier would consider it genuinely privileged to be given an opportunity to provide the support and guidance you undoubtedly deserve during these challenging times.

By clicking on the button below, uncover how much worth could possibly be associated with your case – because every dent left on your wellbeing matters greatly for us here at Carlson Bier – Your steadfast companions in seeking rightful reparations amidst life-altering incidences like canine-induced injuries.

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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 Lindenhurst

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Extending expert legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring professional legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, delivering skilled legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to supporting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for hurts and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Focused on delivering expert legal representation for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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