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When you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury in Calumet Park, finding quality legal representation should be your top priority. Carlson Bier is at the forefront of providing superior legal services for dog bite injuries. Our stellar team of attorneys possesses extensive experience and an impressive track record in negotiating claims related to dog attacks. We fully understand the complexities that surround Illinois’ animal control laws and are committed to seeking maximum compensation for our clients’ physical pain, trauma, medical bills,time off work due to recovery amongst other losses incurred from vicious canine assaults.We consistently maintain open communication lines ensuring you receive transparent updates about your case progress; with Carlson Bier,your rights remain protected every step of the way.Here at Carlson Bier,you will have access to reputable attorneys who prioritize putting their resources,personal attention,and trial-tested skills towards delivering desirable outcomes.Contact us today – let us advocate relentlessly on your behalf as we strive for justice against negligent pet owners.Legal proficiency meets unwavering commitment at Carlson Bier where every case matters profoundly.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Calumet Park Illinois

Understanding the complex nature of dog bite injuries, Carlson Bier Personal Injury Lawyers are here to serve as your trusted and empathetic legal guides. We recognize the trauma and stress undergone following a dog attack incident, so we aim to clarify all aspects related to this branch of personal injury law, ensuring you feel well-informed and empowered.

Dog bites range in severity with some leading to truly significant injuries that can alter lives irreversibly. A prime cause behind such incidents is negligence on part of the dog’s owner. Not adhering to leash laws or failure to control aggressive behavior often lead to these unfortunate occurrences.

Key aspects of a dog bite case include:

-Identifying the party responsible

-Establishing negligence

-Correlating negligence to sustained injuries

Illinois implements strict liability for dog owners, thus holding them accountable even if their pet has never exhibited aggressive traits before. However, victims must not be trespassing or provoking the animal at the time of injury.

Even minor bites can lead to serious complications like infection or psychological trauma. If left untreated, these issues might escalate into more severe conditions affecting multiple areas of life—work productivity, social interactions and overall mental health—the consequences are truly far-reaching. Therefore, compensation isn’t merely geared towards immediate medical costs but also factors future treatment needs.

Multiple considerations weigh in determining settlement amounts —nature and extent of damage inflicted by the bite; cost incurred/forecasted pertaining to medical treatment; lost wages due to incapability/impaired ability for work; emotional distress suffered during/post-incident.

Detailed documentation is also crucial—it solidifies your claim while demonstrating transparency.

Here’s a short checklist off what you should keep handy:

-Medical records specifying nature & severity of injuries

-Bills from any emergency visits/consultations/pharmacies

-Witness accounts—this could significantly bolster your case

-Photographic proof—if possible capture images immediately after incident

Navigating through a dog bite injury case can be an overwhelming task, especially when trying to recover simultaneously. Hence, our lawyers at Carlson Bier meticulously take care of all legal procedures from start to finish.

Our goal is ensuring you receive utmost compensation for trauma endured while offering unerring support throughout this taxing period. Our dedicated team relentlessly battles insurance companies that often tend to undervalue claims or outright deny liability.

Choosing the right representation is key—At Carlson Bier we understand the law and have helped countless clients in similar situations navigate successfully towards their entitled compensation. We’re not merely attorneys but advocates prioritizing your well-being and bringing offenders to account based on Illinois’ stringent laws pertaining to dog bite attacks.

Your suffering matters and should not go unnoticed even if it means holding a close friend or neighbor culpitable—a dog bite incident should never be taken lightly courtesy its potential for severe injuries. Every victim rightfully deserves justice, proper investigation of events leading up-to-the incident and full fledged attempts made at receiving maximal compensation possible is due course.

To learn more about how Carlson Bier Personal Injury Lawyers can help you confront this challenging situation head-on with professional advice tailored specifically for your unique circumstances, click the button below as part of your first step towards recovery & justice. Find out what your case may be worth — we promise complete confidentiality coupled with unconditional commitment aiding you emerge stronger from this ordeal!

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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 Calumet Park

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving adept legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

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

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Traumas

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents get fair payout for hurts and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering experienced legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Building Incidents

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

Head Harms

Expert in delivering compassionate legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Neural Impairment

Focused on representing victims with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure justice.

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