FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Dog Bite Injuries Attorney in Cuba

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a distressing situation resulting from a dog bite injury, the Carlson Bier law firm is steadfast in providing exceptional legal counsel and care for your case. As specialized professionals dealing with Dog Bite Injuries in numerous cases, we masterfully balance compassion towards our clients while maintaining aggressive advocacy against insurance companies. Our adept team thoroughly investigates each claim and equips you accordingly, ensuring that Illinois’s intricacies related to dog bites will not hamper your chances of compensation. Whether deliberating on leash laws or exploring the possibility of owner negligence; every detail matters in successfully advocating for victims like you.

Distinctly reputed within the profession, Carlson Bier ensures fairness prevails for you as we diligently work at securing maximum compensation so that medical bills and other potential lifetime costs do not become burdensome. Trust us to stand by you during these challenging times because Carlson Bier decision is more than just representation–it signifies safety, justice, and peace of mind when met with an unfortunate event such as a dog bite injury.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Cuba Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexity that surrounds personal injury cases especially those involving dog bite injuries. Navigating through these matters without professional help can be a daunting task. However, our dedicated team of Illinois-based attorneys is well-versed in the dynamic field of personal injury law and provides comprehensive representation and legal guidance to the clients who have suffered from canine-related incidents.

Understanding dog bite injuries fundamentally involves understanding their cause – dogs aren’t naturally aggressive and most bites are results of external triggers such as fear, threats to territory or protecting puppies or owners. Moreover, some breeds are selectively bred for aggression which makes them potentially hazardous when improperly trained or handled.

One important factor to note about Illinois Dog Bite Law is it operates under strict liability when dealing with canine attacks. What this actually means is irrespective of whether the dog owner knew that his/her pet could become dangerous, if it causes harm they are held liable for damage caused by their pets. The only exception would be if the victim was provoking the animal or unlawfully on private property where the incident occurred at the time.

• Key aspect 1: Victim must prove he/she didn’t provoke attack

• Key aspect 2: The accident occurred within public space/legally permitted private space

Another necessary element in pursuing compensation claims against an individual responsible for your injuries after a dog bite includes showing significant damages resulted from said attack i.e., physical damages – bites tearing skin resulting in scars, disfigurements; emotional damages – PTSD stemming out of trauma; financial/economic losses like medical bills, loss of wages etc.

In light of this overwhelming process standing between victims and their remuneration, retaining skilled litigation experts from Carlson Bier can make all difference in successfully establishing negligence on part of defendant (dog owner) and getting your rightful compensation. We thoroughly investigate each unique case acquiring concrete evidence aligned with provisions dictated by relevant Illinois Statutes apart from aggressively negotiating settlements on behalf of our client securing maximum compensation swiftly and efficiently.

At Carlson Bier, we aim to reduce your stress during these trying times. We take pride in our ability to navigate through the intricacies of Illinois Dog Bite Law and strive to secure justice on your behalf within stipulated timelines. It’s crucial for you to consult with us before making statements or discussing monetary settlement with other party’s insurer – it might affect nature of claims filed against them adversely.

Don’t suffer in silence after a dog bite injury. Now is the time to take action – get what you rightly deserve! Let our dedicated team assess your case meticulously and work diligently towards getting you optimum results. Click on the button below right now, and let us quickly determine how much your canine-related injury claim could potentially be worth. At Carlson Bier, letting not just any lawyer but an accomplished personal injury attorney fight for you can mean the change between obtaining full recompense owed versus settling for less than what’s due.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Cuba Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Cuba

Areas of Practice in Cuba

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying adept legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal support for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

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

Trip and Trip Accidents

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for injuries and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Collision

Delivering expert legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on offering compassionate legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Expert in supporting individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440