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About Carlson Bier Associates

When suffering the traumatic experience of a dog bite injury, finding the right legal representation is crucial. The dedicated team at Carlson Bier stands ready to assist you during this challenging time. Serving within Illinois state, our expert attorneys bring an impressive track record in pursuing justice for victims of dog bites injuries. Our extensive expertise and nuanced understanding of Illinois’ legal landscape make us your top choice for aggressive legal support that relentlessly seeks compensation while prioritizing your well-being and peace of mind. At Carlson Bier, we are firmly committed to exceptional client service — we carefully analyze each case’s unique circumstances to create highly tailored strategies aimed at achieving optimal results for our clients. Our dedication combined with profound knowledge drives successful negotiation or litigation if necessary against responsible parties regardless of their resources or clout. Trust Carlson Bier as your advocate—even in adverse conditions—we never back down until justice is served on behalf of victims enduring dog bite injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Niles Illinois

The aim of Carlson Bier is to extend its legal expertise and compassionate representation to victims of personal injuries, particularly those related to dog bite incidents in Illinois. This Law Firm prides itself on providing high-quality service that prioritizes the needs and interests of their clients.

Dog bites can cause severe injuries, emotional trauma, and even death. Incidences such as these are not only disturbing but also significantly interfere with the victim’s ability to carry out regular activities. In light of this, we at Carlson Bier possess the knowledge guided by extensive years of practice in handling complex laws involving animals and injuries caused by them.

Many individuals are unaware that dogs’ owners could be legally accountable for any harm inflicted regardless if it stems from negligence or intentional acts. When a dog attacks head-on without provocation while an individual is peacefully conducting themselves on property lawfully – such as walking down the street or visiting someone else’s home -, then under Illinois Animal Control Act, it becomes clear-cut: the owner is responsible.

• Dogs not accustomed to attacking may snap unexpectedly due to various reasons.

• Regardless of breed status known for docility or aggression, if a dog bit you without being provoked first – its owner should have made sure their pet wouldn’t behave aggressively towards others.

• Home insurance policies often cover expenses stemming from animal-related accidents like trips-to-vet fees associated with bites marks left by domesticated pets; however they don’t include medical bills incurred because another person became injured.

• Such cases need careful handling where specific laws come into play—a task our expert attorneys thrive assuming.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how traumatising these situations can be—physically, emotionally and financially—and strive hard every day to work tirelessly on your behalf so you won’t face complications alone during this tough period following your ordeal. We will fight tooth-and-nail until you receive just compensation proportionate with injury severity level sustained after enduring painful bites from a dog.

Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier conducts an in-depth investigation of all the circumstances surrounding your case, collects meaningful evidence and pieces every minute detail together to build a firm foundation for your claim. We draw on our extensive legal knowledge to focus on essential factors such as:

• Determination of owner’s liability.

• Verification of victim’s lawful presence at bite location.

• Confirmation of the unprovoked attack.

Acting swiftly after a dog bite is crucial. Preserve any evidence such as photographs of wounds or torn clothing, gather names and contact information for any witnesses, seek medical attention immediately—even if you think the injury is minor; infections can develop later—and report the incident to local animal control agencies or law enforcement.

In valuing your case, we will consider elements like pain and suffering, mental anxiety following the incident, cost-related treatment—both past and future expenditures—lost wages due to inability performing regular duties plus several other factors which might come into play during this evaluation process.

Navigate through these complex legal terrains comfortably with assistance from our prominent Illinois personal injury attorneys who stand ready to deliver desired results promptly. Thus ensuring that not only rights remain protected throughout proceedings but also receiving much-needed peace during recovery phase importantly above anything else – justice gets served where needed most while offsetting burdens associated therefrom without fail whatsoever – That’s what Carlson Bier stands for!

Remember – don’t feel like you have to shoulder this burden alone! It’s important you get in touch right away so work can begin immediately toward securing funds needed most during trying times following supposedly commonplace bites turned dangerous menacingly by defensive creatures simply misunderstood far too often than seemingly understood thoroughly well enough more often than not across wonderful places called home sweet homes amongst countless individuals within bustling communities statewide.

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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 Niles

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering professional legal assistance for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

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

Slip and Trip Injuries

Professional in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring specialist legal services for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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