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About Carlson Bier Associates

When suffering from a dog bite injury in Sunnyside, ensuring your rights are protected becomes vital. Carlson Bier, an exceptional law firm specializing in personal injury claims of this nature, stands ready to champion your cause. With extensive experience navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding dog bite injuries, our team collates evidence meticulously and formulates robust strategies. Our unmatched commitment has bolstered us as a prominent choice for such cases across Illinois. We value open communication; hence rest assured you will be constantly updated on progress made in pursuit of fair compensation for your distress and damages incurred through negligent pet ownership scenarios. Trust that every aspect of Illinois state law pertaining to dog bites shall be used advantageously harnessing its full protective potential towards those injured within our jurisdiction – minus any deceptive representation practices violating ethics regulations that prohibit false advertising based on office location specifics. Choose Carlson Bier; choose expertise blended with integrity when facing the aftermath of a dire canine encounter within our great state’s boundaries!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Sunnyside Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize bringing you premier legal assistance in the sphere of personal injury law, with profound expertise and a proven track record in dog bite cases across Illinois. As your dedicated champions for justice, it’s important to inform you that according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 4.5 million Americans suffer from dog bites annually, and one out of every five bites necessitate medical attention.

Among all states, the issue is particularly prevalent here in Illinois due to our large population as well as high rate of pet ownership. We want you to know that if you or someone close to you has been bitten by a dog, Illinois Law protects your rights through its strict liability statute. This means the owner can be held responsible regardless whether their dog has never exhibited any violent traits before or not.

Here are crucial points we believe are essential for victims of dog bites:

• Documentation: Soon after an incident occurs, try and jot down information relating to the event such as circumstances leading up to the bite, number of witnesses present and tie-up or leash status of the dog during attack.

• Immediate Medical Attention: Regardless how minor an injury may seem at first glance, immediate medical assessment is vital since canine teeth cause deep puncture wounds which can house bacteria leading to infections.

• Eye Witnesses: Their testimonies could significantly solidify your case; ensure their contact details are aptly recorded.

• Photographs: They serve as evidence showing severity of bite injuries – capture detailed pictures immediately following attack and periodically over healing process.

• Reporting Incident: It’s important to report any animal attack incidents promptly either by contacting local Animal Control Department or Police Department depending on your municipality’s regulations.

In comprehensively understanding these steps post-dog-bite occurrence can have deep-seated implications on how well your case fares legally. Most importantly it aids us at Carlson Bier in effectively constructing a formidable foundation for crafting superior legal strategies.

Insurance companies might attempt to argue and minimize your pain or discredit the trauma in an effort to pay less than what is rightfully yours; Carlson Bier will endeavor, relentlessly, to prevent this from happening. Our dedicated attorneys are adept at substantiating our clients’ claims diligently, whether that involves proving a specific dog owner’s negligence or establishing the precise extent of physical and emotional damage incurred.

Irrespective of location within Illinois or nature of dog bite incident, our core commitment at Carlson Bier remains unflinching: To assist you in obtaining maximum compensation available under law for medical bills accrued, permanent disfigurement if applicable, emotional distress encountered and additional recoverable damages.

Attempting to navigate the personal injury case jargon and complexities while in recovery can be challenging – which is where we step in as your strongest allies. Our team of well-versed legal mavens believe that everyone deserves quality representation throughout such strenuous times.

Think you may have a case? The only way to truly know, often lies with consulting seasoned professionals who understand intricacies involved with personal injury laws related to dog bites. At Carlson Bier, such expertise is assured alongside an upfront assessment.

Regardless how complicated your situation may seem today – remember that the first mark towards recovery begins by taking necessary actions promptly for justice through expert assistance. We encourage you now: Take advantage of our comprehensive online case value calculator designed exclusively by us at Carlson Bier – By clicking on the button below find out just how much your injury claim might be worth! Turn this unfortunate circumstance around by enabling yourself with proper legal recourse starting today.

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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 Sunnyside

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying professional legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Ensuring dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Trip Accidents

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents receive equitable payout for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Expert in delivering expert legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Focused on supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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