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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate case of a dog bite injury, securing passionate yet relentless legal representation is critical for your pursuit of justice and compensation. The experienced team at Carlson Bier understands the emotional trauma and financial burdens often associated with such incidents in Tinley Park, Illinois. Our collective years litigating personal injury cases equip us to secure maximum settlements efficiently while maintaining compassion towards our clients’ situations. Specializing in dog bite injuries, we comprehend the complexity that each unique circumstance presents; navigating intricate laws with expertise tailored towards this specific field ensures quality service unparalleled by general practice firms. At Carlson Bier, our personalized approach guarantees communication at each stage providing transparency throughout the entire process – unquestionably one less worry for victims grappling post-trauma hardships. Partnering with us signifies leaning on trusted local knowledge primed to champion your cause against insurance companies or neglectful pet owners unwilling to take responsibility offering you peace of mind amidst adversity as top-tier representation successfully pursuing what’s rightfully yours – uncompromisingly so because when it comes to dog bite injuries around Tinley Park area (adherence strictly followed according to rules), nothing outshines Carlson Bier’s proficiency or passion.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Tinley Park Illinois

Personal injury law is a complex field and when it comes to dog bite injuries, the stakes are often high. When you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of a dog bite, understanding your rights and options is paramount. Carlson Bier, a premier personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, offers comprehensive legal representations for clients who have suffered physical and emotional trauma owing to the negligence of others, particularly cases involving dog bite injuries.

Dog bites can cause severe physical harm including lacerations, punctures, infections, nerve damage and even death in extreme cases. Emotional trauma following such an event may also prove debilitating with victims suffering from serious conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Obtaining compensation for these damages isn’t just morally right; it’s legally protected under Illinois State Law.

Interestingly enough,

• The victim does not need to prove that the dog owner acted negligently.

• Damages may include pain and suffering costs, medical expenses, loss of income due to time off work among others.

• Owners cannot escape liability by claiming they didn’t know their dog was dangerous.

These are laws laid out clearly within the framework of Illinois State Law’s ‘strict liability’ clause pertaining to dog bites which holds owners responsible should their pets cause any kind of bodily harm or damage to another person without provocation.

However complex these issues may appear at first glance; rest assured that with Carlson Bier advocating for your rights every step of the way—be it in challenging insurance companies refusing fair compensatory restitution or litigating against negligent pet owners—you are never alone on this journey towards claiming restitution rightfully owed to you.

Details matter during litigation proceedings. Effective communication with your attorney equates crucial factors such as reporting all details about the incident promptly regardless how minor they seem; ensuring all medical appointments are attended & treatments strictly completed; avoiding social media posts articulating experiences surrounding the attack among other vital considerations – each of these play a part in ensuring a successful claim compensation pursuit.

Additionally, choosing Carlson Bier guarantees you an empathetic approach towards handling your case. Having handled various dog bite cases across Illinois, we understand the unique intricacies each case presents and are thus adept at crafting strategic arguments to help our clients obtain optimal outcomes befitting their individual unfolding circumstances.

To wrap things up, understanding your rights and legal options following a dog bite injury can appeal bewildering without proper guidance. Navigating through complex laws, negotiating with insurance firms or even litigating against negligent parties might seem overwhelming on top of dealing with the direct aftermath of such traumatic incidents. Let Carlson Bier simplify this process for you as we strive to champion your rights focusing on garnering the fair restitution that serves justice for you or your loved ones.

Dog bite injuries are indeed life-changing events shrouded in deep emotional distress coupled with great physical harm. However, it’s crucial always remember—you are not alone. With immense experience spanning numerous lawsuit victories over many years, Carlson Bier offers unyielding support all throughout this tumultuous journey until an equitable resolution is achieved.We invite you now to click on the button below to swiftly pursue determining how much is rightfully owed to you by law pertaining to compensatory restitution founded on extensive damages inflicted upon our valued clients during these unfortunate incidents.

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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 Tinley Park

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving adept legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering professional legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents secure fair recompense for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Providing professional legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Impairments

Focused on extending compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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