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About Carlson Bier Associates

Presenting Carlson Bier: a distinguished law firm specializing in Dog Bite Injuries. Our esteemed team proudly provides legal aid to victimized individuals across the Illinois landscape, including South Lawndale where we seek justice on behalf of dog bite victims. With an undeniable prowess in handling such sensitive issues, and our unfaltering dedication to helping clients reclaim their quality of life post-incident makes Carlson Bier your ideal choice for legal representation.

Rely on us for comprehensive support throughout all stages of your litigation process. Driven by years of experience and extensive knowledge about Illinois’ specific laws concerning Dog Bite Incidents, you can confidently entrust us with the challenge of securing the compensation you deserve after a distressing event like a dog bite injury. Count on Carlson Bier’s exemplary commitment to ensure fairness prevails; as we strive relentlessly against injustices that alter lives.

At Carlson Bier, it isn’t merely about providing outstanding legal services but also upholding personal attention and empathetic understanding amidst daunting situations – qualities that make us stand above other firms when seeking legal recourse following a dog bite injury. Choose wisely; choose Carlson Bier.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in South Lawndale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are accomplished personal injury lawyers committed to ensuring justice prevails for victims of dog bite injuries in Illinois. Understanding the traumatic experience that a dog bite incident can cause, coupled with the complicated legal obligations you may be unsure about how to navigate, we lend our expert support to provide redress and compensation.

Imagine being on a normal stroll around your neighborhood or enjoying some leisure time at the park when suddenly an uncontrolled canine assaults you. Without any provocation or expected warning from the pet owner, this unfortunate event could lead to severe physical injury and emotional trauma. In worst-case scenarios, it may result in lifelong disabilities—or even fatalities—for victims.

In such circumstances where these dreadful incidents occur due to negligence of another party—in this case, irresponsible pet owners—it is crucially vital that victims seek help from experienced professionals who understand the intricacies of personal injury law related specifically to dog bites cases like us here at Carlson Bier.

We underscore key aspects pertaining to Illinois’ Dog Bite Law through bullet points:

– The state employs “strict liability” for dog-related injuries which implies that pet owners are responsible for damages caused by their pets.

– Neither previous knowledge of a dog’s violent tendencies nor conviction in violating local animal control laws is necessary to establish liability.

– Official letter(s) sent via certified mail detailing threats posed by pets qualify as prior notice if ignored by pet owners proving negligence on their part.

Understanding your ordeal as a victim, not only do we work passionately towards securing compensation for medical costs incurred after such incidents but also cater for other considerable potential losses like wages due to missed work during recovery period, mental anguish along with pain and suffering endured because of the event.

Furthermore, apart from investigating every aspect of your case diligently making sure no stone is left unturned underlining negligence—of either single party or multiple individuals—we guide you through all stages with utmost patience addressing each query regardless whether it is centered around procedures being followed during legal proceedings or is about possible outcomes of lawsuit being filed.

To provide top-tier services, our course of action relies on multiple elements like gathering evidence from accident site, tracking down eyewitnesses if any, consulting medical experts to ascertain full extent and future implications of injuries as well as handling barrage of insurance company negotiations that can be stressful and complicated for victims’ families amidst the recovery phase.

Note: Although we don’t have a physical office in South Lawndale, Illinois law permits us to represent clients all over state reiterating that you are never too far away from receiving Carlson Bier’s proficient legal aid whenever need arises.

At Carlson Bier, every client counts. Your dog bite incident shouldn’t define the rest of your life. With adequate representation and informed advice from experienced attorneys like us, you could get compensation necessary for accessing essential treatment required subsequently leading toward full recovery from horrible ordeal.

Curious about what value your case holds? Allow our highly skilled personal injury lawyers expertly evaluate nuances involved by clicking on button below acquainting yourself with potential damages worth. Don’t let injustice prevail… seek professional assistance now! Your healing starts when you reach out for help – and at Carlson Bier we are passionate about helping navigate this tough time with deft expertise tailored just right for every unique case scenario.

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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 Lawndale

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering expert legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering professional legal assistance for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Tumble Incidents

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents get reasonable compensation for wounds and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering professional legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to delivering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Injury

Focused on supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal assistance to secure settlement.

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