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About Carlson Bier Associates

In excavating a solution for dog bite injury cases in North Chicago, engaging Carlson Bier is your optimal decision. This prominent law firm’s expertise safeguards your needs capably and effectually garnered from years of experience dealing solely with personal injury lawsuits. The diligent pursuit by their seasoned attorneys to maximize compensation for victims has set them apart as authority figures in the dog bite injuries field. You can rely on Carlson Bier’s legal team to tenaciously challenge insurance companies that may attempt to demerit the severity of the attack or dispute liability altogether. With hardship potentially ensuing post-accident through medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress; achieving justice becomes our priority at Carlson Bier – we believe no one should bear such burdens unfairly brought about by a third party’s negligence. Directly entrust us with ensuring victim rights are thoroughly protected while procuring deserved compensation promptly and proficiently within Illinois’ legal framework requirement applicable for all residents including those hailing from North Chicago.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in North Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the consequences of dog bite injuries and are committed to providing quality legal services for personal injury victims in Illinois. As a dedicated law firm with expertise in protecting the rights of personal injury victims under Illinois laws, we stand ready to fight for your right to fair compensation.

Understanding the impact of dog bite injuries is critical using both health and law viewpoints. This form of personal injury triggers not only physical pain but also emotional trauma that might last for a lifetime. In addition to surface cuts or lacerations, dog bites may cause severe nerve damage, infections, disfigurement or scars requiring extensive medical treatment including surgery and rehabilitation therapy.

Furthermore, alongside these immediately recognizable conditions lies an even more debilitating consequence – psychological distress. Many victims endure Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), exhibiting symptoms such as flashbacks from the attack, increased anxiety levels and fear around dogs which can have long-term effects on their daily life activities.

It’s important to note some key points about liability in dog bite cases:

– Liability does often rest with the animal’s owner or handler.

– A violation of local leash laws can affect a case.

– Claimant provocation towards the dog or trespassing may negate liability.

– The “one-bite rule,” is NOT applicable everywhere across states.

The liability rules vary depending on several factors including specific circumstances surrounding the case plus distinctiveness of state statutes.

Among our primary objectives at Carlson Bier is to assist you navigate through complex litigation processes ensuring you secure rightful compensation for incurred financial costs including loss wages due to missed work hours and astronomical medical bills caused by treatments needed for physical healing after a traumatic experience such as a dog bite.

Making it our mission to ensure clients grasp how instances like this play out legally falls among our top priorities at Carlson Bier too because understanding one’s rights regarding potential claims upon being bitten imparts power into your hands moving forward. Here’s a list of vital steps to consider after an unpleasant dog bite incident:

– Seek medical help as soon as possible.

– Obtain all necessary information about the dog owner and also eyewitnesses.

– Document your injuries before healing begins or surgery takes place.

– Report the incident promptly to relevant animal control authorities.

In Illinois, time limits apply when filing personal injury lawsuits usually up to 2 years from the date of injury – a rule known as statute of limitations. However, certain exceptions might extend or shorten this duration.

Choosing to collaborate with Carlson Bier means you obtain access to proficient and steadfast guidance encapsulated in credible representation that reaches beyond mere legal advice. Our comprehensive experience along with deep-rooted knowledge significantly increases client’s odds of achieving successful verdicts or settlements.

We at Carlson Bier strongly believe that no individual deserves enduring pain and suffering caused by negligence of others – including irresponsible dog owners. Leveraging a proven track record underscored by exemplary commitment seen through every case handled, our firm has consistently achieved impressive results for clients throughout Illinois providing substantial relief during these trying times.

Fully aware that each case is unique carrying its own set of challenges, we keep our approach personalized aligning it specifically with what best serves individual client needs… because at end of day, your recovery remains our ultimate goal.

Now more than ever, having knowledgeable professionals like us on your side can make tremendous difference amidst competing priorities triggered by an unfortunate dog bite accident. Don’t wait anymore! Find out how much your potential claim could be worth right now. Simply click on the button below – let’s begin exploring viable solutions crafted just for YOU 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 North Chicago

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing expert legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Extending specialist legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Tumble Mishaps

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents get just recompense for harms and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering experienced legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Building Incidents

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

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to offering professional legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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