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In Gages Lake and throughout Illinois, the repercussions of dog bite injuries can be catastrophic. Victims often grapple with both physical trauma and emotional distress. Carlson Bier is a knowledgeable ally in navigating these life-altering situations, leveraging their expertise as personal injury attorneys to advocate fervently for victims’ rights. A committed focus on dog bite cases sets us apart from many law firms; we understand the nuances involved in securing justice for such incidents under Illinois statute 510 ILCS 5/16. At Carlson Bier, our legacy of consistently achieving favorable verdicts or settlements for clients bespeaks our prowess. Backed by years of case-winning expertise in personal injury law practice, we leave no stone unturned when strategizing your claim representation based on meticulous examination of evidence and circumstances surrounding the incident. With tenacity matched only by compassion for our clients’ devastation, choosing Carlson Bier means partnering with dedicated legal professionals focused squarely on success – your restoration and peace-of-mind following harrowing dog bite incidents.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Gages Lake Illinois

At Carlson Bier Associates, esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we understand the gravity of injuries caused by dog bites and the urgency to legally address these incidents. As your reliable ally in this concerning chapter of your life, our commitment is not merely limited to legal representation. We deem it important for you, our valued clients, to have a comprehensive understanding of Dog Bite Injury-related law realm that plays such a crucial role in directing your case.

Dog bites can inflict severe physical and emotional damage that may incur significant medical goods and services cost and psychological trauma counseling. In fact, around 885,000 victims require medical attention for dog bite-related wounds annually in America alone. The relevance of retaining an experienced lawyer is underlined by these figures; more so when realizing that mere seconds can separate you from becoming another statistic.

Several aspects constitute a successful claim involving dog bites:

• Identification of the offending animal

• Verification that possession or custody exists with the defendant

• Establishment of negligence on part of the dog owner

• Evidence proving undeserved provocation

• Clinical records detailing damages caused

Navigating this intricate web accompanied by serious claims necessitates precision—the gold standard at Carlson Bier. Our expertise as personal injury attorneys allows us to offer unrivaled guidance throughout every step—be it gathering irrefutable evidence or creating robust legal strategies tailored exclusively to your claim’s specifics.

Furthermore, it’s critical to apprehend state-specific legislation governing dog-bite incidences which may affect the outcome considerably within Illinois’ jurisdiction compared to other states’. Impactful laws include “One Bite Rule” asserting owners’ liability only upon proven vicious propensities beforehand unless they engaged recklessly causing said attack—an exception applicable if victim was lawfully present where bitten, considered ‘Zero Tolerance State,’ meaning regardless whether owners knew prior aggressive tendencies or not according to ‘Strict Liability Laws,’ they are held accountable anyway once their pet attacks somebody without provocation unless trespassing involved.

Moreover, the importance of acting swiftly as per Illinois’ statute limitations should be emphasized—specifically, a two-year window post-bite for filing lawsuits. Languishing might result in irreplaceable lost opportunities to obtain rightful damages for injuries sustained due to dog bites.

At Carlson Bier Associates, we aim beyond winning; we endeavor empowering—a principle reflected by our dedication in educating clients about their legal rights and ensuring informed decisions all through matters concerning personal injury law and specifically, dog bite incidents. Empathy drives our practice and fuels our fight meaning you’re more than just another case file here.

Allow us to untangle this complex process for you while you focus on recovery. Our diligent team is ready to take prompt action on your behalf dedicatedly pursuing the justice that you merit. Financial compensation may never fully erase the emotional toll or physical scars left behind from such an incident, but it can definitely bear those burdensome medical costs or offer consolation amidst tough times.

We understand your apprehensions – hence why Carlson Bier provides a free assessment of your Dog Bite Injury case without any obligations. Click on the button below asking yourself what if instead regretting would’ve been… You deserve to know how much your claim might potentially be worth as well as equipped with necessary knowledge navigating this path towards justice uncompromised yet personalized legal services assured every step taken together. At Carlson Bier, Your Case Matters. Because You Matter.

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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 Gages Lake

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

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

Fire Burns

Offering expert legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending expert legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Slip Occurrences

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents receive reasonable payout for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring adept legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on providing expert legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure compensation.

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