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If you, or someone you know, have suffered from dog bite injuries in the Northlake area and are seeking legal representation to protect your rights, look no further than Carlson Bier. As accomplished personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we adhere strictly to our state’s professional ethics and do not mislead prospective clients about our office location. Specializing in dog bite cases, we understand the physical trauma and emotional distress caused by these incidents. We provide expert legal guidance grounded on years of experience dealing with such cases effectively. Our dedicated attorney team at Carlson Bier works tirelessly towards ensuring that negligent pet owners are held accountable for their failure to reasonably restrain their pets causing harm. We diligently work towards securing maximum compensation for medical costs, lost wages attributed to injuries sustained along with pain & suffering damages so victims can focus on recovering well-being without being encumbered by financial burdens traditionally related with such events. Your trust in us is valued which drives excellence at every step ensuring your best interest remains a priority always.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Northlake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are acutely aware of the physical and emotional trauma a dog bite injury can bring. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we specialize in representing clients who have fallen victim to these unfortunate incidents. To fully understand the scope and implications of dog bite injuries, our clients need comprehensive information that offers significant value – precisely what we aim to provide.

Dog bite injuries can range from minor scratches and cuts to more grievous puncture wounds, broken bones or even disfigurement. In many instances, they could also lead to infections like rabies and cellulitis. It’s crucial to know that Psychological damages such as fear, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder may follow these physically evident injuries – demonstrating how multifaceted issues surrounding a dog bite can be.

• Sensitivity and Discoloration: Following a canine attack, victims might experience sensitivity around the injured site accompanied by discoloration.

• Scarring: These scars aren’t just physical but psychological too — constant reminders of the traumatic event.

• Nerve Damage: Deep bites may result in nerve damage leading to loss of sensation or movement.

• Disease Transmission: Rabid dogs could transmit diseases like Rabies and tetanus causing severe symptoms including fever, headache, and muscle weakness.

The state of Illinois advocates for ‘strict liability’ when it comes to dog bites meaning if a dog attacks another person without provocation while this individual is on public property or legally on private property including the property of the animal owner’, the pet owner is purely liable.

Working with an experienced law firm like Carlson Bier not only facilitates better understanding but expands your chances considerably at obtaining fair compensation for medical bills, lost income due to time off work following treatment or possible surgery for their injuries– both present & future; pain and suffering inflicted by the incident; and lastly punitive damages caused due misuse by negligent owners which led directly towards your predicament. We will be there, relentlessly working to ensure that you achieve the justice you deserve.

We understand that your situation may seem overwhelming right now. However, ensuring your rights are protected and obtaining just compensation is our primary objective at Carlson Bier. Our dedicated team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in personal injury law can provide invaluable support in these challenging times. We pride ourselves on being compassionate counsel, staunch defenders, and relentless champions for our clients recovering from dog bite injuries.

Knowing what a case involving a dog bite looks like legally – provoking factors over breed or size bias; laws about leash-walking; victim immunity if trespassed for civil duty (e.g., mailmen) or cases wherein the owner was genuinely unaware of their pet’s vicious tendency due to its past behaviour pattern might all serve as powerful tools towards building a strong case proposal – one which only experienced lawyers will know best how to leverage optimally.

Over years of practicing personal injury law, Carlson Bier has developed an integrated approach weaving together accurate information gathering with strategic legal interpretation maneuvered specifically around each unique case context.

In legal situations surrounding a traumatic event such as this, time is of the essence. The sooner you seek professional advice the better positioned you will be in terms of securing maximum claim benefits – ensuring a fair chance at reinstating normalcy back into your life following this harrowingly unexpected set-back. As genuine pillars of support and solace during these novaturient times, feel free to reach out to Carlson Bier today!

Are you curious to find out more about what entails dog-bite injury claims? Or perhaps wondering what worth does your current predicament carry monetarily? Click on the button below for a quick-case evaluation offering valuable insight specific to your scenario – remember not every scratch qualifies legally under ‘injury’. With us by your side navigating through rough waters becomes easier – make us part of Your Journey Towards Healing & Fighting for Justice, 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 Northlake

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending professional legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending dedicated legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents get fair compensation for injuries and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Semi Crash

Providing professional legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Harms

Focused on offering professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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