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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the distressing circumstances of dog bite injuries, trust in the professional advocacy that Carlson Bier brings to each case. As efficient litigators highly knowledgeable about personal injury laws in Illinois, they specialize in defending victims of dog bites and holding careless pet owners accountable. With their strategic influence, you can expect positive outcomes involving compensation for medical expenses and psychological trauma linked to such unfortunate incidents. Understanding how impactful these events can be on an individual’s life motivates them constantly to fight aggressively for justice unwaveringly. Skilled at complex negotiation tactics with animal owner’s insurance companies ensures optimal settlements favorable to you. Their commitment extends beyond litigation as they work hand-in-hand providing empathetic support during clients’ challenging times from post-traumatic stress and fear mark recovery periods. Reclaim your sense of security by scheduling a consultation with Carlson Bier; their invaluable experience navigating Illinois’ complicated legal landscape positions them as a leading choice when seeking comprehensive representation for dog bite injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Skokie Illinois

Carlson Bier is an established Illinois personal injury law firm, consistently providing superior legal representation to those who have suffered harm as a result of others’ negligent behaviour. Our focus for today’s discussion will veer towards one specific area within the scope of personal injury: Dog Bite Injuries.

In many societies worldwide, dogs are beloved pets and companions. However, dog-related injuries can occur and often do more damage than people might assume initially. Insights obtained from extensive practice in this domain has allowed the Carlson Bier group to develop deep expertise in navigating the complex landscape surrounding the litigation related with injuries from dog bites.

There are several key factors that we usually take into consideration while assessing potential cases:

• The severity of injures inflicted by the dog.

• Whether there was provocation involved preceding the bite.

• Was it a stray or does it belong to someone?

• Are there any prior incidents involving aggression or biting from the same dog?

Injuries resulting from dog bites can range broadly in their severity— puncture wounds, nerve damage, infections, emotional trauma up till fatal attacks which induce life-changing circumstances for victims.

At our first meet up with clients filing such cases, we earnestly listen to them recounting their horrific experiences. Understanding their unique problems helps us craft personalized strategies based on these intimate narratives thereby increasing success rates considerably.

When handling these cases we help our clients seek justice through seeking compensation for multiple fronts- medical expenses -both immediate and future needs- lost wages due to inability to work during recovery period , pain & suffering charges -encompassing mental health therapies if required-, property damages (if applicable).

Rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier equips you with reliable and steadfast guidance throughout each step, allaying your anxieties during trying times like these. We firmly believe no individual should deal alone with heavy financial burdens following unsought incidents like severe animal attacks , hence our dedicated efforts aiding clients accordingly enabling them resume their previous lives swiftly.

Under Illinois law, the defendant in a dog bite case is liable for all civil damages if the complainant was peacefully acting and did not ensue any provocation especially when the incident occured at someplace where he/she was legally authorized to be. The owner cannot escape liability on grounds that he had no prior knowledge of any violent tendencies displayed by his dog. It’s critical to comprehend these legal nuances as they steer how we prepare your lawsuit.

At Carlson Bier firm, our enriched experience of litigating this kind of cases enables us deliver impeccable legal representation ensuring you acquire rightful compensation deserved for your ordeal.. We possess profound understanding about medical consequences resulting from such injuries thus efficiently addressing issues regarding insurance company negotiations.

Now after gaining insights about Dog Bite Injuries as discussed above, ascertain whether it’s likely that you could have a potential claim. If decisions seem overwhelming or confusion persists , don’t hesitate reaching out for assurance. Foremost step taken should always involve seeking professional help allowing affected individuals concentrate on recovery while experts navigate through daunting processes like paperwork & communications with insurers thereby escalating chances immensely towards obtaining justice deserving under state’s compensatory laws.

Let Carlson Bier elevate your burden effectively representing you amidst challenging scenarios helping tilt scales of justice in your favor. To find out how much compensations may be determined as per individual circumstances click on the button below today! Secure those rights entitled to you under Illinois Law now!

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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 Skokie

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing professional legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering dedicated legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents get fair compensation for damages and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Collision

Providing adept legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to delivering expert legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Focused on assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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