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About Carlson Bier Associates

On the unfortunate occurrence of a dog bite injury in McKinley Park, finding an experienced attorney who can professionally handle your case is incredibly crucial. Enter Carlson Bier, renowned as experts in personal injury law with specialized proficiency in Dog Bite Injuries cases. As true advocates for justice and victims’ rights across Illinois, our team at Carlson Bier has extensive track record demonstrating exceptional legal representation and securing favourable outcomes for clients impacted by dog bites injuries sustained under various circumstances. Our thorough understanding of Illinois statutes regarding canine attacks ensures that we protect your best interests effectively while pursuing fair compensation for damages endured physically or emotionally due to these incidents. Though not based within McKinley Park directly, you will still receive dedicated attention from our committed professionals as they navigate through complex insurance claims or lawsuits on your behalf – transcending traditional geographical boundaries without compromising on service quality thereby offering peace of mind when choosing us at Carlson Bier.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in McKinley Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our thumb rule is to provide compassionate and diligent representation for individuals surviving Dog Bite Injuries. With a touch of personal care and highly professional managing procedures, we offer our dedicated services in the state of Illinois.

A dog bite injury can lead to traumatic physical affliction paired with emotional distress. This unfortunate event comes unheeded and might dramatically transform life within seconds. As per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4.5 million people fall victim to dog bites annually in America; nearly 20% are deemed serious enough to require medical attention.

Some key factors concerning dog bite injuries include:

– Relative degrees of severity: Injury caused by a canine’s sharp teeth can range from mild scratching to critical puncturing wounds that potentially damage underlying nerves, muscles or bones.

– Potential for Infection: Nearly 18% of dog bites become infected due to pathogens residing in the animal’s mouth.

– Psychological aftermath: Apart from the physical torment, victims can also succumb into fear such as cynophobia (the fear of dogs) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

– Economic burden: Life-altering events like these not only influence your health but may have financial implications such as loss on workdays, costly medical bills or therapy sessions.

Illinois law holds dog owners fully accountable if their pet harms any person without provocation when they are peacefully conducting themselves anywhere where they may lawfully be. Moreover, ‘strict liability’ applies even if the owner was unaware of its attacking tendency; confirmed history of aggression isn’t necessary.

Our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier thrive on helping individuals impacted by such scenarios receive deserved justice and fair compensation. Foremost, we listen. We know every case has unique parameters and requires a tailor-made approach. Analyzing each intricate detail helps us understand what you’re going through – which drives us towards obtaining maximum compensation on your behalf.

We aim at utilizing our well-acquired legal knowledge for you. So, whether it’s dealing with stingy insurance companies or combating in court against the responsible party; Carlson Bier stands by your side assuring our best efforts to ensure that justice is served.

Steps we undertake:

– We establish proof that the dog owner violated the Illinois Animal Control Act.

– Demonstrate clear causation between violation and your injury.

– Accruing solid evidence to prove incurred damages.

Remember, not all Personal Injury Attorneys have expertise in handling dog bite cases; specific skill sets and experience are crucial in such sensitive matters. Our qualified team at Carlson Bier specializes in intricacies surrounding Dog Bite Injuries.

We urge you to remember several things immediately after a dogbite: Seek medical help, report to local animal control agency and gather information such as identification of dog-owner (if present).

Bringing peace back into your life starts here. Whether you are reading this page for yourself or for a loved one, we know how intrusive these experiences can be. The road towards recovery may seem challenging but with our vast experience and relentless commitment, no case is too daunting when recovering what rightfully belongs to you – fair compensation.

The social dignity each individual deserves transcends any complexity a law case might carry. At Carlson Bier, we uphold this belief prominently. Believe us when we say this – You don’t have to go through this alone.Our experienced attorneys are more than equipped to assist you on every step of your journey towards seeking acceptable reparation under Illinois’ law boundaries.

Why partner with Carlson Bier?

The answer lies not merely within the advantage of acquiring professional expert advice – but reaching out for something beyond – finding someone who genuinely cares. Someone willing and committed enough wheeling way forward surpassing anguish onto improving quality of life after an unfortunate encounter with canine aggression.

Should anyone require assistance concerning any aspect related to Dog Bite Injuries ; please do click on the button below. Find out what your rights are and how much your case is worth – because justice should prevail above all odds. Veer destiny to a victorious acquired closure as we walk through this together – Carlson Bier, where Compassion meets Justice.

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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 McKinley Park

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering specialist legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending professional legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Occurrences

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

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just compensation for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Semi Crash

Ensuring expert legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Focused on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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