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When you or your loved ones are dealing with a traumatic dog bite injury in North Riverside, look no further than Carlson Bier. Our seasoned team of personal injury attorneys specialize in navigating the complex realm of Dog Bite Injuries law; assisting clients from all over Illinois including North Riverside and beyond. We empathize with the emotional turmoil you may be facing after such an ordeal and will handle your case with utmost sensitivity and professionalism. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on our tenacity to fiercely advocate for our clients’ rights – relentlessly pursuing justice while securing maximum compensation for their injuries sustained. We understand the local regulations like no one else because we work here every day – fighting for victims of dog bites when they need it most! Trust us at Carlson Bier to turn this challenging time into a path towards healing and recovery— just as we’ve done successfully countless times before across all corners of Illinois, especially that includes valuable citizens of North Riverside within our range.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in North Riverside Illinois

Dirigido el cuidado de sus lesiones a causa de un perro hacia la firma legal Carlson Bier, especializada en lesiones personales ubicada en Illinois. Como expertos luchadores por los derechos, comprendemos que ser atacado o mordido por un perro puede resultar traumático y tener efectos duraderos como problemas físicos y emocionales.

Las lesiones provocadas por mordida de perro pueden variar desde una herida superficial hasta una infección grave e incluso amenazas potenciales para la vida. Además, estas situaciones también abren paso a cargas financieras considerables como facturas médicas y pérdidas económicas debido a la imposibilidad de trabajar durante su recuperación.

• Las lesiones relacionadas con ataques caninos pueden comprender fracturas óseas, desgarros musculares o ruptura tendinosa.

• Las heridas pueden ser propensas a complicaciones tales como infecciones graves.

• El trauma psicológico asociado con el hecho en sí puede llevar a condiciones adversas mentales y emocionales, entre las que se encuentran el trastorno del estrés postraumático (TEPT) e importantes dificultades sociales.

Sea consciente de que si usted o un ser querido está sufriendo después de una mordedura o ataque de perro, no está solo. Nuestro equipo dedicado y experimentado se compromete a proteger sus derechos y proporcionarle representación legal competente. Nos esforzamos al máximo para asegurar la mejor compensación posible para nuestros clientes mientras navegamos juntos estos tiempos estresantes.

Como asesores legales excepcionales, nos preocupamos por educarlo debidamente sobre sus derechos frente a incidentes relacionados con mordeduras de perro. Bajo la ley de Illinois, los poseedores y propietarios de animales pueden ser responsables si sus mascotas causan daño a otros.

• El dueño del perro puede ser considerado responsable sin tener que demostrar negligencia.

• En muchos casos, las compañías aseguradoras son financieramente responsables por cubrir la situación.

• Independientemente de lo desconocido o conocida que sea la agresividad anterior del animal, el dueño debe mantener un control seguro sobre su mascota para inhibir cualquier posible daño.

Entendemos cada caso como único y aplicamos todas nuestras destrezas legales conformes a las necesidades individuales. Nos comprometemos a ofrecer consultas gratuitas donde explicaremos todos los pasos necesarios para ejercer una potencial reclamación legal eficazmente. Asegúrese de ponerse en contacto con nuestra firma Carlson Bier tan pronto ocurra el incidente para garantizar la mejor representación legal posible.

Enfrentar una lesión personal puede resultar estresante física y mentalmente. En Carlson Bier, nos enfocamos en aliviar esa carga para permitirle concentrarse en su pronta recuperación mientras luchamos incansablemente por obtener la máxima compensación a la que pueda tener derecho. Haga clic en el botón de abajo y descubra hoy cuánto podría valer su caso.

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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 North Riverside

Bicycle Crashes

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

Burn Burns

Providing adept legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending expert legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents gain reasonable payout for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending expert legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

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

Head Traumas

Expert in ensuring professional legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Specializing in assisting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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