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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a dog bite injury can be traumatic and often leads to significant physical and emotional distress. If you’re in Streamwood, the law firm of Carlson Bier proudly offers superior legal representation for victims of such unfortunate incidents. Our highly experienced Dog Bite Injuries lawyers meticulously understand Illinois’s intricate animal laws and have an impressive track record built on successfully navigating clients through this complex process. The team at Carlson Bier believes in strategically advocating for your rights, ensuring that you receive fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering associated with your injury. Comprehensive knowledge about municipal codes specific to Illinois equips us powerfully in negotiations or courtroom battles against reluctant insurance companies. With promptness at heart, we seek justice while caring deeply about your healing journey post-incident; thereby making Carlson Bier an attentive partner during these trying times. Opting for our expertise signifies entrusting a steadfast advocate who will fight tirelessly until all rightful claims are realized; hence making us the preferred choice if needing professional assistance with dog bite injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Streamwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are your committed personal injury attorneys handling various injury cases across Illinois. One such area we specialize in is dog bite injuries – a significant issue that can have life-changing consequences for victims.

Dog bites are unexpected encounters that can lead to severe injuries, emotional distress, and even diseases like rabies or tetanus. The healthcare expenses associated with treating these outcomes could be substantial. However, the State of Illinois protects citizens from such threats under its Animal Control Act.

• The Act stipulates that if a dog harms a person without any provocation in an area where the person has every right to be, the dog’s owner duly bears the brunt of liability for all civil damages suffered by the bitten party.

• This legal obligation applies irrespective of whether this was a first-time occurrence or not.

Even with such protective laws in place, navigating personal injury cases involving dog bites could still be complex. That’s where our expertise as seasoned personal injury lawyers comes into play. At Carlson Bier, we help you comprehend the legal jargon and intricacies surrounding your case while providing solid representation geared towards recovering fair compensation.

We’ve seen firsthand how emotionally traumatizing an unprovoked attack may feel; simple tasks might suddenly become trying due to physical damage caused by puncture wounds or lacerations – not to mention potential scarring left behind long after the bite has healed. Disfigurement could also cause substantial costs for plastic surgery and therapy sessions needed for emotional recovery.

This understanding crucially underscores our commitment at Carlson Bier to fight relentlessly on your behalf against responsible parties and unnecessary convoluted insurance processes so you can focus primarily on healing:

• We guide you through gathering necessary evidence: Evidence will typically include medical records indicating infection severity and treatment method or cost as well as pictures affirming physical damage.

• We negotiate boldly with implicated insurance companies: Insurance firms often aim to reduce their payouts using several strategies. Our responsibility is to anticipate and counter these tactics professionally, ensuring the best possible outcome for you.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that sometimes, no amount of financial compensation may feel enough to cover the depths of emotional distress or physical pain suffered following a dog bite injury incident. Nevertheless, securing commensurate monetary relief could alleviate some burdens and facilitate healing processes.

If you’ve endured such incidents where man’s supposed ‘best friend’ has unexpectedly evolved into a source of anguish owing to an unprovoked dog bite attack, trust in the expert counsel provided by our experienced legal team at Carlson Bier.

It’s always our commitment to deliver not only detailed information but also extensive support – your pain is personal and so are our services; we strive to offer guidance during each stage of your road back from this pitstop on life’s unwelcome turns.

Take action today: simply click on the button below and let us help take stock together through a free initial consultation tailored specifically towards providing personalized insights regarding what worth your case potentially holds when tabled under Illinois’ established laws concerning dog bites.

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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 Streamwood

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving professional legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing expert legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Harms

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents receive equitable payout for damages and damages.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to delivering professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in representing victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure settlement.

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