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Suffering from a dog bite injury can be traumatic and debilitating; Carlson Bier is here to support you in your time of need. As premier personal injury attorneys, our expertise specifically extends to the realm of Dog Bite Injuries. Our top-notch team offers an unrivaled understanding of Illinois’ specific laws related to these incidents, ensuring skillful navigation through complex litigation processes. Though we serve clients across different locations, Buffalo residents have consistently benefited from our dedicated representation. We prioritize the welfare and justice for our clients every step of the way — fighting relentlessly for their right to compensation for medical bills, emotional distress or loss of income induced by such incidents. With years under our belt handling numerous similar cases successfully, choosing Carlson Bier means undoubtedly placing your trust in seasoned professionals whose sole focus is your best interest and recovery journey from dog bite injuries – wherever you may be situated.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Buffalo Illinois

When it comes to dog bite injuries, understanding the full nature of the injury, its potential implications, and your legal rights are crucial. Here at Carlson Bier in Illinois, we are committed to offering valuable information about this area of personal injury law while providing top-notch legal services. Dealing with a dog bite injury can be traumatic and unnerving; our team brings expertise and empathy in handling such delicate cases.

Dog bites can result in severe and even life-threatening injuries. The physical damage typically includes puncture wounds, lacerations, tissue loss or avulsion – all requiring immediate medical attention. Additionally, psychological trauma is not uncommon among victims bitten by dogs. Extended treatment may be necessary for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and panic disorders that stem from the incident.

At Carlson Bier, you’ll find professionals attentive to these nuanced details of dog bite injuries who will work tirelessly on your behalf. We understand that recovery goes beyond mere medical treatments; thus we are dedicated to ensuring comprehensive settlements to cover medical bills incurred immediately following the event as well as future care expenses.

In Illinois,

• A person injured by someone else’s pet might have a valid claim under the Animal Control Act if they were conducting themselves peaceably at the location of attack.

• Liability doesn’t only fall onto pet owners but also keepers of an animal.

• Proof of provocation or incitement is enough for defenses against claims made under dog-bite statutes – knowledge indispensable for crafting counter-arguments during litigations.

Accurately determining liability plays a significant role in resolving dog bite injury cases successfully – yet another reason why expert representation matters significantly.

Have you been involved in a dog bite incident? There’re important steps to follow:

• Seek immediate professional medical help.

• File a report with local law enforcement or Canine Enforcement Agency documenting all relevant facts surrounding the incident

• Save any evidence related to clothes worn during the incident and take photographs of the injuries.

• Get contact information for eyewitnesses if possible – these details become instrumental when making a successful claim

Rest assured, with Carlson Bier, you will not just be hiring a team of attorneys. You get expert personal injury advocates who deeply understand the pain and trauma of dog bite victims. Our years of experience dealing with such cases equips us with an intimate appreciation for all aspects involved – from medical to psychological health perspectives.

Indeed understanding this field’s legal landscape is essential. However, knowing how overwhelming it might be given the physical and emotional toll of your circumstance, we are more than willing to shoulder this burden by ensuring your rights are upheld and proper compensation rightly obtained on your behalf.

Dog bites can change lives forever in just split seconds; thus immediate steps couldn’t be overstressed more. The sooner you seek legal representation following a dog-bite event, the high chances you’ve got winning full compensation that covers current and future expenses related to the injury.

In seeking our services, we promise utmost dedication towards aggressively advocating for you while being sensitive to your circumstances as we navigate through resolving the unfortunate predicament together.

Click on the button below to ascertain potential value attached to your case based on numerous variables weighed against Illinois laws governing such matters. Time doesn’t watch on incidents like these – neither should you wait any longer before taking necessary actions! Know your worth option awaits you right here at Carlson Bier because every victim deserves fair 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 Buffalo

Cycling Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying professional legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering expert legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Malpractice

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

Fall and Fall Occurrences

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents secure just compensation for injuries and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Accident

Offering adept legal advice for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Construction Accidents

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

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Focused on defending patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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