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When you’ve fallen victim to a dog bite injury in Countryside, finding the right legal representation is crucial. Trust Carlson Bier for expert counsel and dedication with your case. Our firm brings years of experience dealing with intricate Illinois animal laws, providing top-tier expertise to those suffering from such incidents. Dog bites may lead to physical injuries and even emotional distress; we understand this trauma deeply. As experts in personal injury law, our approach extends beyond basic legal terms – it’s about ensuring victims receive comprehensive support throughout the process while seeking fair restitution against negligent parties. Leveraging indisputable local knowledge along with a thorough understanding of relevant laws governing dog bite issues, Carlson Bier ensures resilient representation that truly puts their clients’ interests first. You deserve respect during this tough fight for justice; rely on us as your dependable ally amid all these challenging circumstances — because at Carlson Bier, we don’t just advocate—we care passionately about each client’s well-being and proper resolution after enduring a traumatic dog-bite incident.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Countryside Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are renowned personal injury attorneys with a strong track record of representing individuals in Illinois who have suffered from dog bite injuries. Our commitment is unwavering; to assist our clients throughout their legal journey and secure the compensation they rightly deserve. Dog bites can inflict serious harm, emotionally, physically, and financially. A wound inflicted by a canine can lead to severe infections like tetanus or even rabies.

• Prompt medical attention is vital following a dog bite.

• Early documentation of the wound assists in establishing an efficient claim.

• It’s critical to gather as much information about the offending dog and owner for your case.

Understanding liability becomes crucial when dealing with dog bite cases. Was the incident provoked? Are there any witnesses? Whose responsibility was it to control the animal at that time? Every piece of evidence could potentially strengthen your compensation claim. In Illinois, strict liability laws hold pet owners responsible for their pets’ actions regardless of previous behavior or notice.

Our team at Carlson Bier diligently puts together cases ensuring that every detail is scrutinized:

– We pull together detailed documents showcasing genuine liability.

– Severe injuries often clarify that greater compensation should be awarded.

– Thorough presentation on how these incidents alter lives at personal and professional levels.

The stress of managing personal injuries coupled with the financial drain caused by rising medical bills can be dealt challenging with professional legal assistance. Insurance negotiations are another battleground where you don’t have to fight alone.These companies often aim at minimal payouts.Our objective is clear – securing what you rightfully deserve while tactfully handling insurance companies through strategic negotiation tactics.

Illinois has one of the best legal structures offering substantial rights to victims seeking justice after suffering from a dog bite injury:

● The Animal Control Act mandates pet owners must compensate bitten individuals unless they trespassed on property or provoked the animal unjustly prior to being attacked.

● Victims have up to two years since the date of the incident to bring forward a lawsuit.

The Carlson Bier Law Firm understands how traumatic this experience can be. We perform meticulous investigations, teaming up with experienced medical professionals, economists, and life care planners to detail every possible expense associated with your case. Several factors play into determining the value of your claim. These include:

– Medical bills & future medical needs related to the injury.

– Lost income or loss of future earning capacity due to long-term impact on work ability.

– Pain & suffering accounted for emotional distress from trauma of incidents.

Through years of dedicated service in personal injury law, including countless dog bite cases, we have equipped ourselves with tactics required to win substantial settlements or verdicts for our clients.As your advocates and legal guide, you can expect us at Carlson Bier to fight tooth and nail for you without leaving any stone unturned.

We invite potential clients who’ve faced such experiences leading debilitating injuries followed by financial stress to take advantage of our resources and expertise.Identifying the extent of your compensation starts with understanding what’s at stake.To understand better where you stand legally and financially after enduring such an occurrence, utilize our no-hassle case evaluation tool by clicking on the button below.Check how much your dog bite injury case could potentially be worth.Let Carlson Bier help through these difficult times as is proven by our legacy striving successfully ensuring deserving justice.In hopes that each step brings brighter healing experiences,it’s essential reassurancethat not only are you significant,but so is justice served rightfully in your favor.

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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 Countryside

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving expert legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering experienced legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Tumble Incidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Birth Harms

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents get reasonable compensation for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring specialist legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Committed to delivering specialized legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to representing individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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