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About Carlson Bier Associates

In choosing excellent representation for Dog Bite Injuries, Carlson Bier is the notable choice. Engaging their legal services gives you a superior vantage point in West Chicago; leveraging their substantial experience with local and state laws surrounding these personal injury cases. Our team of attorneys distinguishes itself by not only understanding complex issues but also implementing effective litigation strategies tailored to Dog Bite Injuries. At Carlson Bier, our adept lawyers approach every case compassionately yet assertively – defending your rights while empathizing with your painful ordeal. Throughout Illinois, we’ve negotiated successful settlements on behalf of numerous clients suffering from inflictions caused by canine bites or intrusions; gaining us a reputable name that resonates throughout the region’s courthouses and beyond its borders. Enlist our experts-who make it possible to turn a dire situation into an opportunity for justice served promptly and efficiently-envisioning nothing less than result-oriented solutions for clients’ needs relative to diverse Dog bite injury incidents.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in West Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in championing for individuals who are victims of personal injuries including, but not limited to, dog bite incidents. It is our priority and commitment to rigorously represent you in your quest for justice following a devastating accident caused by another’s negligence or recklessness. Amid the chaos of recovering from your injuries, let us bear the burden of fighting for your rightful compensation.

Dog bites can be traumatic experiences that pose significant harm and emotional distress. Whether it happens at home, during a visit, or while walking down the street, such incidents should never be taken lightly as they may lead to debilitating physical injuries as well as psychological trauma. These could include bone fractures, lacerations leading to potential scarring, nerve damage, infections and diseases like Rabies. Apart from this physical harm suffered immediately after an attack from a domestic animal incident like a dog bite also causes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), acute fear or anxiety disorders amongst other long lasting emotional impacts which go beyond momentary shock or trauma.

Particular emphasis on Illinois laws conveys that pet owners are ultimately responsible for an animal’s behavior regardless if any prior aggression was shown before thereby holding them accountable under certain circumstances that result into injury to others due to their pets. Navigating these statues added with complex insurance litigation claims requires top-tier legal representation specializing in personal injury law; it needs mastery over nuanced regulatory obligations necessary to map an aggressive yet sensitive negotiation strategy advantageously optimising chances of receiving maximum compensation amount suited rightfully for your case.

Key things mandated under Illinois Dog Bite Laws:

• Proof of Injury: It must be shown that the complainant indeed sustained significant damage from the incident.

• Evidence of Defendant’s Ownership: For establishing liability remember it’s critical pointing out that accused really owns the alleged dog.

• No Provocation : Victim didn’t provoke dog inducing reaction causing said injury.

These factors indicate importance securing skilled legal representation that anticipates opposing counsel strategies, prepares robust response mechanisms and persistently pushes till desired outcome for client case is reached. At Carlson Bier, our diligent team of competent attorneys aim to do exactly this plus more throughout your legal course.

At Carlson Bier we empathize with victims of dog attacks and the surmounting medical bills they are often left with. As such we understand it can be a daunting task choosing a suitable personal injury lawyer trusted enough handling intricate proceedures of your case dynamics skillfully. This has been characteristic ethos fueling work ethics at Carlson Bier vis-a-vis making us pre-eminent choice providing desired relief as dedicated Personal Injury Attorney Group in Illinois who care deeply about real-life issues confronting you, while remaining relentlessly committed strategising how best navigating particularities entrenched in your specific case conditions effectually.

Understanding intricacies relevant within context of such cases isn’t something generic but rather requires distinctive professional acumen combined with an ability achieving thorough comprehension stringed along representing clients in court or during out-of-court settlement arrangements smoothly; ensuring victim rights aren’t violated or manipulated against them inadvertently if not intentionally by culprits keenly interested denying rightful claim amount due under law.

We are ready to diligently fight for your rights on every front, applying our expertise and knowledge spanning multiple facets of Illinois Dog Bite laws towards securing optimal financial reparations for past/future medical expenses related directly to suffered injuries due personal incidents involving aggressive domestic animals like dogs amongst others noticeably variable harms including lost wages (if applicable), damaged personal belongings restitution, added costs aimed addressing psychological counselling needed mitigating emotional stresses linked significantly affecting normal daily life routines negatively besides similar return-to-normalcy expenditures associated correspondingly helping affected persons reclaim routine normalcy enjoyed prior occurrence incident negatively impacting their quality living standards invariably- all these implemented leveraged meaningfully against those rightfully accountable evidenced unequivocally based liability argued compellingly through solid fact structures established sustained litigation arguments asserting your claim right undeniably.

Clicking “See Your Case Value” button below gives you direct access evaluating approximate financial entitlements constituting rightful compensation based variable factors considered essential for estimating a fair settlement value corresponding to specific case conditions. Hence, take this critical first step now towards validating whether or not pursuing legal recourse significantly benefits you vis-a-vis gauging available options ahead proactively acting over them decisively with support from experienced legal professionals like us at Carlson Bier leading efficaciously.

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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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Bike Accidents

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Burn Wounds

Supplying specialist legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Offering professional legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Devoted to guiding individuals of car accidents get equitable recompense for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Semi Collision

Ensuring professional legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

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

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on defending individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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