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Suffering a dog bite injury can be traumatic, bringing with it physical pain and potential emotional distress. Carlson Bier is uniquely positioned to help those in Northbrook navigate the complexities of such personal injury cases. Our legal team boasts decades of combined experience negotiating and litigating dog bite cases, ensuring our clients receive ample compensation for their injuries. We understand Illinois state laws governing these instances and use this knowledge to present strong arguments on behalf of our clients professionally onto the courtroom’s desks. Empathy lies at the heart of our practice; we treat every case with utmost importance because we know that behind each lawsuit is a person looking for justice after an agonizing ordeal. With Mason Bier, you are not just hiring lawyers but advocates dedicated to fighting your corner relentlessly against even formidable opposing parties or insurance companies – champions committed towards securing justified reparations for your unique suffering incurred from Dog Bite Injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Northbrook Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to helping victims of personal injuries receive the compensation they’re entitled to. We have a team of experienced attorneys specializing in various areas including dog bite injuries – a rather common, yet often overlooked aspect of personal injury law.

Unanticipated and traumatic, dog bites can result in serious physical harm and emotional distress. Like other states, Illinois has laws that protect victims who’ve suffered from such incidents. Under The Animal Control Act, pet owners are held responsible when their pets cause harm unless the victim was provoking the animal or unlawfully trespassing. If you’ve been bitten by a dog under non-provoking circumstances, our team at Carlson Bier is poised to help guide you through this challenging process towards securing proper restitution.

Dog bites can lead to significant health issues that affect your quality of life for years beyond the initial wound:

• Serious Bodily Injury: Depending on the size and breed of the dog, some attacks can cause severe damage requiring multiple surgeries and even reconstructive procedures.

• Infections: Dog bites may infect you with bacteria including Pasteurella multocida and Capnocytophaga which if untreated could gravely impact your wellbeing.

• Emotional Trauma: Victims often experience psychological distress following an attack. Some might develop fear around dogs which could limit social interactions or outdoor activities.

• Potential Rabies Exposure: While all pets should be vaccinated against rabies as mandated by Illinois state law, there’s still risk especially if bit by an unvaccinated stray.

We understand dealing with these consequences while navigating legal intricacies can be overwhelming; hence we aim to provide comprehensive support during this distressful circumstance right from gathering evidence, filing lawsuits to negotiating fair compensations.

If you have been injured due to a dog bite incident in Illinois, it is vital that you notify local authorities immediately after seeking medical attention. Next contact us – lawyers experienced in handling dog bite cases, and have an in-depth understanding of Illinois state laws. And finally document your injuries with detailed photographs and notes as immediate documentation aids the injury claim process.

No two cases are alike but rest assured we at Carlson Bier utilize our extensive experience to maximizing potential compensation. This could cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages due to inability to work, psychological counseling required because of trauma or even punitive damages in certain extreme circumstances.

Often victims refrain from filing claims under the misconception that legal proceedings will be complex and expensive when indeed an overwhelming majority of personal injury cases are settled out court without a jury trial. Please remember the law is on your side – you should not bear costs for someone else’s negligence or carelessness.

To help alleviate financial stress during this challenging period, we offer a contingency fee model which simply means there are no upfront costs for you; our fees only apply if we win your case. Our commitment-centric approach allows us to elucidate complexities ensuring you gain full understanding of every aspect related to your lawsuit.

Facing a traumatic event such as a dog bite can completely upend one’s life. In such stages, having capable legal representatives who prioritize your wellbeing can make all the difference. We aim to shoulder all legal burdens while you focus solely on recovery. To find out if you may be entitled to compensation for any harm suffered due to a dog bite, click on the button below now. Discover what your worth from experienced Illinois experts committed not just delivering justice but reinstating peace back into your lives – right where it belongs.

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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 Northbrook

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending adept legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal help to customers affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on assisting patients of car accidents obtain fair payout for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Collision

Offering experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to providing professional legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure settlement.

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