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When you’ve been victim to a dog bite injury, the path to compensation can become complex which is where Carlson Bier comes into picture. Serving customers with sheer professionalism, we prioritize your well-being ensuring your rightful claims are met for medical costs and other associated damages like pain or mental trauma. Our dedication in fighting dog bite cases provides us a solid foundation of expertise and knowledge that’s simply unequalled in this sphere. Even though there are strict liability statutes within Illinois law concerning dog bites, securing fair compensation requires proficient legal representation like ours at Carlson Bier, skilled exclusively in such issues and guiding our clients step by step through each legal process involved. As personal injury lawyers specializing on Dog Bite Injuries – we stake our reputation on these matters! And remember – it’s not just about getting what’s due but also encouraging responsible pet ownership to reduce future incidents of similar nature happening to anyone else in communities across Illinois. Let Carlson Bier be your strongest advocate at times you need it most.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Brookfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a premier group of personal injury attorneys serving clients across Illinois. A core part of our services revolves around injuries caused by dog bites—an issue more common and severe than many would believe. Dog bite injuries can be brutal, sometimes causing serious physical harm and lasting emotional trauma. We take pride in providing legal representation for dog bite victims and educating the public about these grave incidents to ensure everyone’s safety.

Dog bite injuries are diverse and can range from minor puncture wounds to significant tissue damage requiring extensive medical treatment. The long-term effects could include disfigurement or even disability depending upon the severity of the attack. Associated psychological distress, such as developing a fear of dogs—known as cynophobia—is also quite common among victims, particularly children.

In Illinois, an essential aspect concerning dog bite cases is that our state operates under ‘strict liability.’ Under this framework:

• Dog owners are held liable if their dog attacks or injures someone without provocation.

• The individual does not need to prove the owner’s negligence to seek compensation.

• The claimant should confirm they didn’t provoke the said animal.

The intensity of a dog bite injury often translates into prolonged recovery periods either physically, mentally or both- further adding up hefty medical bills coupled with lost wages due to work absences: issues our law firm has successfully navigated countless times before on behalf our valued clients.

At Carlson Bier, we painstakingly evaluate each case considering multiple factors- ones that define how much compensation claim you might receive:

1. Extent & Nature Of Your Injuries: Remember no two injuries are identical; thus every case will yield unique compensations based on associated medical costs now & estimated figures for any ongoing treatments required.

2. Emotional Suffering: Psychological trauma might warrant rightful damages during settlements negotiations or trial verdicts in light of recognized emotional pain owing to physical scars etc.

3. Loss Of Earnings: If the injury has sidelined your usual income or could hamper future earning potentials due to long-term disability, it’s factored into the settlement evaluation.

The personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier use their considerable expertise and experience to ensure your rights are fiercely protected. We will guide you through the complexities of the Illinois legal system to secure suitable compensation while striving to handle each case with empathy, respect, and diligence that our clients truly deserve.

After comprehensively explaining intricate details surrounding dog bite injuries in Illinois, we hope this information proves invaluable while navigating any unfortunate encounters yourself or loved ones might face. Yet, every case holds unique factors where general advice simply can’t encompass; that’s where our proficiency fills the void.

Take a step forward now because you deserve justice for your pain – emotionally and physically – don’t let financial burdens add up unnecessarily even more so when a rightful claim could ease such concerns . Click on the button below armed with all this newfound understanding about Dog Bite Injury cases, take our free online assessment that gauges just how much your particular claim might be worth…because what you have been through matters immensely- let us put our expertise towards securing your deserving peace of mind!

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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 Brookfield

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending expert legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Extending experienced legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Tumble Incidents

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents receive reasonable payout for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Focused on defending clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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