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Experiencing a dog bite injury could be both physically and emotionally traumatic. Fortunately, Brighton Park residents can rely on Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based law firm-acclaimed for its expert handling of personal injury cases including Dog Bite Injuries. Our team of skilled attorneys adeptly scrutinizes every detail to ensure your claim is supported by persuasive evidence, increasing the chance for maximum compensation. We understand that time is critical in such situations and promise meticulous yet swift action tailored to meet the unique circumstances surrounding each case. At Carlson Bier, we transform complex legal jargon into comprehensible explanations so you are well apprised at all times about your case progression. Our lawyers’ compassion coupled with their aggressive legal approaches sets us apart; they become your shield during challenging circumstances offering unsurpassed representation until justice has been served. Trusting Carlson Bier means choosing tenacity fused with empathy; it assures securing unyielding defense against liable parties causing unwarranted hardship due to unfortunate dog bite incidents – because here at our firm, You Matter Most!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Brighton Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we bring to the table a commitment to deliver top-tier legal support for those impacted by dog bite injuries across Illinois. As your personal injury attorneys, our aim is twofold: providing exceptional service and giving you the compensation that rightly belongs to you. With years of deep-rooted experience in this field, we are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills required to manage an array of complex dog bite cases.

Understanding the severity of dog bites cannot be understated. Every year, dozens of citizens across Illinois unfortunately become victims of these traumatic incidents. Dog bites can not only cause physical harm but often leave emotional scars in their wake leading to trauma which might be challenging for many people to overcome.

Severe infections such as rabies or tetanus are some potential complications from dog bites apart from visible wounds like punctures, tears or lacerations. In addition, victims may also suffer psychologically after a dog bite attack which includes serious conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

We firmly believe that every victim needs thorough understanding about relevant laws surrounding dog bite injuries:

• One thing is clear under the Illinois Animal Control Act; if a pet attacks an individual without any provocation when they’re lawfully in public or private space, its owner can be held accountable.

• This law also adds that liability applies irrespective of whether the animal has shown vicious behavior in the past.

• Moreover, mere ‘ownership’ isn’t limited as per this Act. Anyone who harbors or has control over an animal can potentially face legal consequences.

While navigating through all this legal terrain might seem overwhelming for someone already dealing with physical and psychological repercussions of a dog injury incident, having trusted experienced allies on your side can make every difference. That’s where our team at Carlson Bier steps in. We tirelessly work towards fighting for your rights so that adequate justice is meted out quickly and efficiently.

The value we offer you goes beyond just representation. We aim to provide an all-encompassing approach by providing detailed educational resources, and helping track medical bills, lost wages as well as other related costs. Furthermore, at Carlson Bier, our attorneys are always ready to offer compassionate guidance throughout every step of your journey towards recovery.

We understand that every dog bite victim’s circumstance and needs are unique which is why we foster a client-centric approach for handling each case. Our team thoroughly researches every aspect of your situation, gathers crucial evidence followed by methodical assessment before laying out the best plan of action for you.

Having handled numerous successful dog bite cases across Illinois, we possess an impressive track record which speaks volumes about our legal prowess in this arena. It’s important for victims to remember: time is of the essence when it comes to filing a lawsuit following a dog bite incident according to applicable statutes of limitations in Illinois.

Now that you’re aware how intricately challengin these circumstances could be and how magnanimously affect the quality of one’s life , isn’t it about time you sought out support from dedicated professionals who can put your interests at forefront?

Take control of your life once again post trauma with our unwavering commitment and expertise guiding you throughout this challenging process. Whether navigating insurance claims or filing lawsuits, entrust us with making this journey smoother and easier.

Feeling empowered? Take that first – most critical – step forward by clicking on the button below now! Discover what rightful compensation awaits you; establish exactly how much your case might potentially be worth with our expert evaluation right away because here at Carlson Bier we believe everyone deserves justice.

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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 Brighton Park

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing specialist legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Incidents

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to supporting patients of car accidents gain just recompense for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Incident

Offering expert legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to extending specialized legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

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

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to defending clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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