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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dog bite injuries occur in West Englewood, the legal services of Carlson Bier are essential for effective representation. Our team is adept at handling these civil issues comprehensively. With a history characterized by numerous successful lawsuits and settlements, we deliver aggressive advocacy tailored to protect your interests. We understand the physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial burden that such incidents bring about; thus making it our mission to secure full compensation for your losses. What sets Carlson Bier apart is not only our deep understanding of Illinois’ complex state statutes governing dog bites but also our unwavering commitment to clients’ welfare above all else – ensuring they receive expert counsel throughout these trying times. Trust us with managing your claim strategically; from conducting thorough investigations asserting liability effectively against negligent dog owners to rigorous negotiation or even litigation when necessary — securing the settlement you rightly deserve in an ethical manner under Illinois law without contravening any locality-specific restrictions regarding advertising practices.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in West Englewood Illinois

Dog bites can result in not only physical trauma but also mental and emotional stress. At Carlson Bier, our Personal Injury Attorneys understand the severity of such incidents and have extensive experience representing victims of dog bite injuries across the state of Illinois. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you receive the compensation you deserve while ensuring your rights are protected throughout this challenging process.

The law surrounding dog bites can often seem complex, particularly when trying to file a personal injury claim. In Illinois, under 510 ILCS 5/16, if a dog or another animal, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is peacefully conducting themselves in a place where they may lawfully be, the owner of such animal would be legally liable for civil damages. However, each case is unique with its own set of circumstances that must be thoroughly examined to determine liability accurately.

It’s important to note several key factors that significantly influence your case:

• Nature of Your Injuries: Dog bite injuries aren’t limited merely to physical damage; psychological harm such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from an attack should also be accounted for.

• Proving Negligence: This includes demonstrating that the owner knew their pet had aggressive tendencies yet failed to restrain correctly or warn others.

• Documenting Your Injury: Ensuring medical professionals evaluate and document your injuries promptly is crucial for substantiating claims.

• Statutory Limitations: You have two years from the date of injury in most instances to file a suit against the offending party.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., our attorneys will dedicate their time and resources into gathering evidence – everything from incident reports and witness interviews to medical records which objectively depict the full extent of your suffering caused. They work tirelessly with industry experts around Illinois reviewing pertinent local ordinances alongside state laws maximizing your recovery through either favorable settlement negotiations or compelling courtroom advocacy depending on what suits your best interests.

Being involved in a dog bite incident can feel overwhelming and stressful. Dealing with medical professionals, insurance companies, and facing potential legal complexities is the last thing you need when trying to recover. That’s why Carlson Bier takes over this burden for you, providing expert guidance at every step.

Our legal team will not only help prepare your claim but will also provide emotional support during such challenging times through our compassionate approach towards client handling – we don’t treat you like just another case; to us, you are a human being who deserves nothing less than justice and fair compensation for your suffering.

We take great pride in providing personalized attention to each of our clients. Taking on an almost parental role in protecting their best interest while explaining each aspect related to their claims with patience and empathy during these distressing periods ensuring they have complete understanding on their standing grounds.

Remember: If you’ve been bitten by a dog or other animal, it’s essential that you contact personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. Delaying could harm your chances of making successful legal recovery because valuable pieces of evidence may be lost or destroyed over time. Our seasoned lawyers at the Illinois-based law firm of Carlson Bier have helped countless victims make substantial recoveries after dog bite incidents imparting them peace of mind knowing they were adequately compensated aiding them drastically in overcoming their tragic experiences.

Imagine getting resolution — not just financial but mental too— knowing that you did not let the culprits walk away without taking responsibility for their actions. Instead, they paid for pain inflicted upon YOU…

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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 West Englewood

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering specialist legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Slip Incidents

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable payout for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending experienced legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for harms.

Construction Incidents

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

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in defending victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure justice.

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