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When faced with the complex and often stressful aftermath of a dog bite injury, it is crucial to seek steadfast legal assistance. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in – proficient experts in handling dog bite injuries cases across Illinois, including East Carondelet. We navigate complicated procedures on your behalf ensuring that you receive adequate compensation for medical bills, lost wages, not to mention pain and suffering caused. Our dedicated team diligently investigates every aspect of the incident- unearthing factors such as owner negligence or violation of leash laws which significantly influence case outcomes. Our expertise paired with relentless commitment gives us an edge delivering successful results while maintaining absolute integrity and confidentiality throughout each client interaction. Trusting Carlson Bier means entrusting your peace of mind to staunch advocates who prioritize your well-being above everything else; assuring you don’t just weather through adverse circumstances but emerge victorious having secured your rightful redressal.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in East Carondelet Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in standing up for victims of personal injury and helping acquire compensation they deserve. Among our areas of specialization is offering diligent representation to individuals who have suffered dog bite injuries. As a prominent law firm based in Illinois, we are well-versed with the state’s animal control laws, namely the 510 ILCS 5/16 “Animal Control Act,” ensuring that your rights as dog bite victims are solidly upheld.

Dog bites can result in severe physical injury such as puncture wounds, lacerations, possible infection, not forgetting psychological trauma which often goes unnoticed. Anyone experiencing these debilitating effects deserves proper care and compensation for their suffering and financial strain brought about by medical expenses. At Carlson Bier, we firmly stand on your side against insurance companies trying to minimize or reject fair claims.

There are several key aspects related to the intricacies of dog bite cases under Illinois law:

• Illinois operates under a ‘Strict Liability’ stance: The owner of the pet is held accountable regardless of whether the canine displayed prior aggressive behavior.

• Document everything: Reporting the incident immediately to authorities paints a clear picture for your case later on.

• Seek immediate medical attention: This preserves irrefutable evidence while also alleviating risks associated with untreated injuries.

• Working Statute Of Limitations: In Illinois, you typically have two years from the date of incident to file a lawsuit against the owner.

By understanding these facets, victims can be fully aware of their legal position post a canine attack. Yet comprehending legal jargon isn’t always easy – rest assured that at Carlson Bier we simplify this process allowing you an unburdened recovery journey.

Trust us when we say recovering damages after dog bite incidents won’t necessarily signify as suing your family or friends if it’s their pet involved. Rather, you’re channeling rightful claims through insurance companies liable instead under homeowner or renter policy provisions – a process we expertly execute on your behalf. Furthermore, damages acquired aren’t only limited to physical injury – it can extend to cover emotional distress or loss of earnings due to recovery times too.

Over the years, our seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier have successfully advocated for victims of dog bites, ensuring they receive maximum entitled compensation while navigating this journey with compassion and commitment. We keep you informed every step of the way and our quality representation is molded around your specific needs. As supportive advocates in these challenging scenarios we remain committed to fight relentlessly on your side.

Understanding that you may be overwhelmed by medical bills, lost wages and uncertainties about the future, Carlson Bier operates on contingency basis – meaning no costs until we win for you; focusing absolute attention on your recovery instead of financial stresses.

Maneuvering through this complex web doesn’t need to happen alone. At Carlson Bier, let us provide robust guidance while delivering results exceeding expectations. Your restored peace-of-mind amidst turbulent times will always play paramount importance. Remember – ample help is readily available just around the corner in Illinois from individuals who care about their clients’ welfare above all else.

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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 East Carondelet

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving professional legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Providing specialist legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering professional legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Harms

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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