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If you, or someone close to you, has suffered a dog bite injury in Schaumburg; trust the expertise of Carlson Bier attorneys at your disposal. These dedicated legal professionals are equipped with the necessary knowledge and experience pertaining to Illinois’ complex Dog Bite Laws—victim rights, negligence claims, strict liability measures—and can guide their clients towards securing rightful compensation. The victim advocacy demonstrated by Carlson Bier is not just about claiming damages but it’s also about ensuring that future such incidents can be prevented through civic responsibility. This law firm meticulously gathers evidence related to each case and strategizes clearly defined objectives for effective representation in court proceedings. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment towards being thorough and detailed at every step of a lawsuit—from establishing culpability until achieving resolution—as they mount persuasive arguments based on profound tactical acumen & understanding of the specific regulations applied across Schaumburg area cases.Turn to Carlson Bier as your choice for steadfast guidance & proficient handling if faced with a distressing incident involving dog bite injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Schaumburg Illinois

With a wealth of expertise and an unwavering dedication to justice, Carlson Bier serves as your trusted partner for personal injury law in Illinois. Our primary focus is on dog bite injuries – an increasingly prevalent issue affecting our community. When man’s best friend turns aggressive without provocation, it can lead to severe physical harm and psychological distress.

Dog bite injuries are more than just superficial wounds; they have potential to disrupt lives in extremely profound ways. For instance:

– Dogs harbor bacteria in their mouths that could induce infection if not promptly addressed.

– Some victims develop a phobia of dogs after biting incidents “cynophobia.”

– In worst case scenarios, individuals might suffer permanent cosmetic disfigurement or loss of function due to nerve damage.

The aftermath of such attacks often entails costly medical bills for cleaning lacerations, stitching deep cuts and possibly even surgical procedures. There also may be therapy needed if the victim suffers panic attacks or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggered by the attack. The emotional suffering and pain associated with dog bites should not be trivialized either.

However, under Illinois Dog Bite Law (510 ILCS 5/Dog Owner’s Liability Act), you may be eligible for compensation if you have been bitten by someone else’s dog unprovoked while in a place where you were legally allowed to be. This includes payments for medical expenses and lost wages from possible incapacitation, plus damages for pain and suffering.

At Carlson Bier, we’ve successfully navigated the complexities of personal injury litigation over many years. Our wealth of experience enables us to accurately estimate the true value of your claim taking into account multiple elements like:

· Acute treatment costs.

· Long-term medical expenses (rehabilitation and future surgeries).

· Costs related to altering living conditions due to long term effects.

· Value of time away from work both during initial recovery period as well as any ongoing restrictions on ability to earn.

· Non-economic damages including emotional distress, fear, anxiety or depression resultant of the incident.

Our team tirelessly inspects all angles and diligently prepares for aggressive negotiations – or trial if necessary. We believe in ensuring that you receive adequate compensation that truly reflects your suffering and losses. It is our business to ensure justice prevails; to take on those who would downplay your pain while we elevate your cause.

As a potential client, rest assured that Carlson Bier assumes a strong stake in your case right from the onset. With our contingency-based structure, lawyering fees only apply when we succeed in obtaining your due recompense. Thus, every revolutionary verdict or settlements holds as much significance to us as it does for you because we firmly believe – Your Victory is Our Success.

Have you suffered a dog bite injury? Don’t let your claim be undervalued by insurance companies aiming to mitigate their financial responsibility- leverage the professional guidance and advocacy of Carlson Bier. To give an indication of what compensation might look like for you based on past precedent cases handled by personal injury In Illinois, kindly click on the button below for a free case review. This could be your first step towards justice and recovery following such a traumatic incident.

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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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Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering specialist legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring experienced legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Fall Accidents

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain equitable payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on delivering compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Expert in defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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