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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the traumatic aftermath of a dog bite injury, you need an advocate who understands your plight and is fully equipped to fight for your rightful compensation. Carlson Bier brings to Lockport unrivaled legal expertise in handling dog bite injuries claims. Our attorneys are not just distinguished by their impressive track record of wins but also by their compassionate approach towards our clients, understanding the physical pain and emotional distress such incidences cause. With Carlson Bier on your side, rest assured we will relentlessly pursue accountability from pet owners or caregivers whose negligence caused your ordeal. Every case deserves comprehensive investigation – we leave no stone unturned in ensuring every piece of evidence backs up your claim because justice matters to us as much as it does to you! Trust Carlson Bier attorney group: delivering results-driven representation that focuses exclusively on personal injury cases including majorly dog bites related incidents thus making us a premier choice for those seeking reliable assistance after Dog Bite Injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lockport Illinois

Dog bite injuries can be traumatic and distressing, causing not only physical pain but also emotional suffering. As Carlson Bier, an established personal injury attorney group in Illinois, we understand the depth of anguish a dog bite victim experiences. Our promise is to provide support via our legal expertise while advocating for your rights and negotiating fair compensation on your behalf.

Understanding the law surrounding dog bites in Illinois serves as a critical foundation in any claim process. According to the Animal Control Act (ACA), the owner of a dog is at fault if their pet attacks or injures another person who was legally present at the location and did not provoke the animal. No previous aggressive behavior from the pet is needed to make a viable claim under ACA—this is known as “strict liability.”

• Strict Liability: It means that even if their pet has never exhibited violent tendencies or bitten anyone before, it does not exempt them from being held accountable.

Diving further into factors impacting your case’s success:

• Evidence Gathering: This usually includes photographs of injuries, damage to clothing, medical reports detailing treatment received following the attack, witness accounts, etc.

• Proving Negligence: If you can demonstrate that negligence by the pet owner contributed to your injury—for instance, they were aware of their dog’s aggression yet failed to take precautions—you could potentially increase your awarded damages.

Compensation following a successful suit depends on several aspects such as severity and permanency of disfigurement/scarring caused by wounds; incurred medical expenses; impact on quality-of-life due injuries incurred; psychological trauma such as fear of dogs or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

At Carlson Bier, we have extensive experience representing victims like yourself—offering guidance throughout this complex process. We stand committed to providing comprehensive assistance including evaluation of evidence; pursuit of maximum achievable compensation given individual circumstances; undivided focus through what may seem like an overwhelming time.

We understand these incidents reach beyond the physical torment. The emotional suffering stemming from this traumatic experience is likely tremendous—and our thoughtfully crafted legal strategies underscore that recognition. Our knowledgeable team of personal injury attorneys is well-prepared to assume responsibility for your case, leaving you free to concentrate on recovery.

As part of bringing significant value to our potential clients, we offer a Damage Assessment Calculator option via our website interface. It provides an opportunity for you to get a proficient and personalized estimation of what you may potentially claim for your dog bite incident quickly.

We realize each case carries unique circumstances subjecting it to myriad possible outcomes which inherently implicate the amount granted in damages subsequently; this tool offers awareness about possibilities helping shape decision-making constructively. Our mantra—empowering through education truly shines bright here – with our user-friendly online calculator serving up insights while offering quick individualized assessments.

At Carlson Bier, guiding you towards justice after experiencing a dog bite injury through powerful empathetic representation anchors every step onto the law journey we help charter. We invite readers like yourself—to grow more acquainted with eligibility parameters around damages as per Illinois law using our innovative tool online now! Explore your rights without delay—a simple click of the button below can unveil how much your case might be worth!

Remember—the journey to recovery may seem long but knowing there’s expert support available at just a click can certainly ease some anxiety inherent in envisaging pathways ahead post-emergencies like these. Lean into this moment and allow us the privilege of beside-you advocacy today.

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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 Lockport

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving professional legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal support to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents get equitable settlement for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Incident

Providing adept legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Harms

Committed to offering specialized legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Expert in supporting victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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