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Located remotely but steadfast in your legal corner, Carlson Bier champions the rights of individuals bitten by dogs across Illinois. Their expert team represents clients confronted with Dog Bite Injuries particularly in McCullom Lake and its surrounding areas. With a track record for success, they rapidly transform distressing experiences into actionable legal affairs on behalf of victims. They strive to make certain that negligence does not go unpunished, securing compensation deserved for emotional stress, medical expenses or loss of income associated with such injuries. The attorneys at Carlson Bier are knowledgeable about Illinois dog bite laws making them a reliable partner as you navigate through this challenging time. Wherever you’re located in McCullom Lake or beyond, their professional commitment remains consistent – restoring justice and ensuring rightful restitution when unfortunate incidents occur – one case at a time is their month-to-month commendable commitment to the community

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in McCullom Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and psychological pain that accompanies dog bite injuries. Our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys are ready to provide robust legal support to victims residing in Illinois, guided by a holistic understanding of state laws and how they apply to these unfortunate occurrences.

Dog bite injuries can be traumatic experiences that result in varied degrees of physical harm, from minor bruises to severe lacerations or broken bones. In some cases, the injury might culminate into long-term ramifications like infection, nerve damage, or even psychological trauma. Peterson & associates is well-versed with these liabilities and guides you on taking the first crucial steps after a dog bite incident:

• Seek immediate medical care

• Report the incident to your local animal control authority

• Gather pertinent information e.g., about the dog owner

A vital aspect when dealing with such cases is understanding the Illinois Animal Control Act – which often lays primary responsibility for damages caused by dogs squarely on their owners. With this law in effect, you don’t have to prove negligence but rather demonstrate that:

• The defendant owns the dog.

• You didn’t provoke the animal.

• You conducted yourself peacefully at location where attack occurred.

However numerous exceptions exist; hence leveraging expert legal advice is always advisable.

Our team at Carlson Bier invests time upfront in exhaustive investigation — collecting evidence like medical records and photographs of injuries along with testimonies from witnesses. This effort helps build a strong case while also counteracting strategies typically employed by insurance companies aiming to reduce payout amounts.

In addition to fighting relentlessly for our clients’ rights we keep them updated continuously about progress regarding their case – translating complex legal jargon into simple language everyone can comprehend.

Also worth noting: severity of injury doesn’t solely determine compensation level awarded following a successful claim – courts consider various factors including loss of earnings due to temporary or permanent disability caused by an attack, medical expenses incurred (both present and future), disfigurement, pain and suffering endured, among others.

Finally, procuring an adept personal injury attorney increases chances of receiving commensurate compensation. At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency basis – meaning our fee is contingent upon securing compensation for you – conveying reassurance that we are entirely committed to helping you attain justice

Dog bite injuries can be life-altering, shadowed by pain, trauma, and resultant financial burden. The law in Illinois empowers victims to claim rightful compensation under such circumstances; having a proficient team like ours at Carlson Bier helps ensure this right is fully exercised.

We invite you now to click the button below to discover potentially how much your case is worth – let us empower you with the knowledge necessary in making well-informed decisions about this critical phase of your life journey. Carlson Bier understands that behind every claim & figure lies a human story deserving unwavering advocacy on its behalf: let’s begin this journey towards healing together today!

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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 McCullom Lake

Bicycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving expert legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing specialist legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Tumble Mishaps

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

Infant Harms

Providing legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents secure equitable compensation for harms and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Accident

Offering specialist legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Expert in delivering dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unjust Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on supporting persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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