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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the distressing experience of a dog bite injury, it’s crucial to seek legal representation from established experts like Carlson Bier, personal injury lawyers familiar with South Holland and its environs. Their dedicated team has extensive knowledge and understanding of Illinois laws surrounding animal attacks. Dog bites can result in unimaginable physical and emotional trauma, not forgetting financial burden as well. Thus, it is imperative to have professional guidance at such times. The track record of success embodied by Carlson Bier ensures they vigorously fight for your rights, helping secure maximum compensation for medical bills, pain & suffering or lost wages due to a dog bite incident. They are committed to giving each client personalized attention while maintaining constant communication throughout the case duration until justice is served—making them an excellent choice as your attorney group within this specialty area. Trust no other than Carlson Bier when seeking unyielding advocacy after enduring a risky dog bite situation.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in South Holland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to serving individuals who have found themselves victims of unfortunate incidents. Our law firm specializes in personal injury cases including a specific focus on Dog Bite Injuries. Clients can trust our experience and expertise as their advocates seeking justice and appropriate compensation for the injuries they’ve suffered.

Dog bites can result in significant physical pain and emotional distress to an individual. Yet, in pursuing legal recourse it is vital to be aware that each state has its own laws pertaining to dog bites and animal attacks. For instance, Illinois applies what’s called the ‘strict liability’ rule where dog owners are held accountable if their dog injures someone irrespective of whether the dog has shown aggression prior or not.

Key aspects of Dog Bite Injury lawsuits you must know:

– Documentation is pivotal: Medical records related to your treatment following a bite, pictures of your wounds, police reports filed after the incident amongst others form crucial evidence.

– Proof of ownership: Identifying DJung|0aand proving the dog owner’s identity will strengthen your case considerably.

– Liability of owner: Under the strict liability statute in Illinois, owners may escape liability only if they can prove that you provoked their pet or were trespassing at the time of attack.

Unforeseen circumstances like these often incur unexpected medical bills and other expenses which add stress upon pre-existing traumas. Carlson Bier works diligently taking care of all legal proceedings so our clients can focus on recovering from their traumatic experiences without added burdens.

Moreover, a substantial part you should note about Illinois law concerning personal injury claims – time matters significantly! The state imposes something called a ‘Statute of Limitations’, meaning there is a deadline by which any lawsuit related to this sort should be filed. Generally for dog bite cases in Illinois it’s within 2 years since the date when harm was first inflicted; however more precise limits apply depending upon whether it’s against an individual or governmental entity.

If you’re facing such an unfortunate incident, remember – there is help available! Our attorneys at Carlson Bier are committed to lending our expertise and support during a time like this in your life. We’ll guide you through the complexities embedded within Illinois laws on dog bites, going above and beyond so that you don’t have to traverse these intricate legalities alone.

Considering legal assistance following a dog bite assures not only seeking due compensation for incurred damages but also serves a societal duty – holding owners accountable for their pets’ conduct thus contributing towards creating safer public spaces. Think of hiring an attorney as investing in your recovery journey – both physical and emotional along with fostering the overall well-being of your community.

At Carlson Bier, we help clients understand their situation from a legal perspective and accompany them throughout the entire process. Clear communication takes priority in our approach ensuring no questions go unanswered.

Let’s take a step forward together towards justice. Below is a button to click which will direct you to assess how much your case could potentially be worth considering all relevant factors adhering strictly within Illinois law boundaries. Your suffering deserves recognition – let us help transform it into power leading you closer to the resolution and peace that should follow after enduring such distressing circumstances. Don’t worry about stepping into unfamiliar territory—

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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 South Holland

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Supplying expert legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering experienced legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, providing expert legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure fair compensation for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering experienced legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to extending expert legal advice for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

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

Undeserved Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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