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When it comes to Dog Bite Injuries, one needs a legal advocate who understands the complexities involved. Carlson Bier is a go-to name in this field, providing insightful counsel and vigorous representation in Illinois for such cases. We understand that dog bite injuries can lead to physical harm along with immense psychological stress. Our experienced attorneys diligently work on these facets while representing your case in court or negotiating settlements outside of it. We have a proven track record that reflects our commitment towards maximizing compensation for our clients’ pain, trauma, medical bills and lost income wherever relevant. A unique blend of compassion and professional acumen guides us at Carlson Bier – we believe each client deserves personalized attention from start-right-through settlement or trial-end – not just any attorney but an expert Dog Bite Injuries attorney who knows local laws inside out alongside possessing detailed understanding about diverse breed-specific behaviors leading up to aggressive incidents like dog bites/strikes; And we proudly claim that territory! Choose Carlson Bier as your trusted ally during tough times because we stand committed to justice above all things else!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Germantown Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we know that the beauty and companionship of a dog can bring immense joy to your life. However, we also understand that even the most faithful companion animals have the potential to induce harm. Consequently, dog bite injuries occur more frequently than one might think, often leading to severe physical trauma and emotional distress. As personal injury attorneys dedicated in providing cutting-edge legal solutions throughout Illinois, our mission is derived from extensive knowledge about not only state statutes but also city ordinances related to animal behaviors.

Dog bites are potentially debilitating injuries with consequences that challenge victims physically and emotionally. We at Carlson Bier have compiled vital information regarding these cases:

• Dog owners in Illinois bear strict liability for damages inflicted by their pets.

• A victim does not need proof of prior aggression by the dog; an attack itself is enough grounds for filing a lawsuit.

• Claims should be filed within two years from the occurrence of the attack according to Illinois statute limitations.

When handling dog bite injuries, proving negligence on part of the owner concerning control over their pet becomes paramount. This may include evidence such as violation of leash laws or allowing a known aggressive dog access to others without precautionary measures. The resultant implications encompass medical costs for wounds treatment which could extend from minor cuts to significant traumas requiring surgeries or even amputations depending on severity or infections developed post-bite.

Recognizing secondary impacts of a dog bite injury such as psychological trauma is crucial too – individuals especially children might undergo post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to this unfortunate incident. Typically covered under ‘pain and suffering’ section in compensation claims, it further emphasizes scope and importance of professional legal representation when navigating through complexities associated with animal attack incidents.

In addition, loss earnings sustained during recovery periods plus costs linked with cosmetic surgey restoration procedures conducted post-attack are important contributories towards a comprehensive compensation claim. Thusly illuminated intricacies underline why it’s essential seeking expert legal advice to ensure all possible components contributing a holistic review are considered.

As trusted personal injury attorneys, our first priority is to empathize with you and comprehend your unique situation. Our expertise aids in delivering swift and effective resolutions adhering to Illinois law parameters always aiming for just compensatory outcomes. Working on a contingency basis, we only charge fees when we successfully recover compensation for our clients!

Compensation benefits include medical bill coverage; pain, suffering or emotional distress & trauma related costs; tangible losses such as earnings lost due to recovery period and miscellaneous expenditures like insurance deductibles or transportation relating hospital visits. A meticulous investigation would pave the way for rightful restitution ensuring future financial stability thus easing healing & recovery process greatly.

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team prides itself on being mucho more than just an impersonal service beholden to faceless clients. We procure meaningful relationships because ultimately that’s what enables us achieving success – your success! Providing robust support throughout entirety of the case from initial consultation until final resolution, we constantly strive towards client satisfaction backed by commitment and professionalism echoing core values that have consistently distinguished us over years.

We urge those who’ve unfortunately experienced a dog bite injury not dismiss it as insignificant. Even minor-looking injuries can potentially develop into serious health complications necessitating immediate attention both medically & legally. Being aware could empower you safeguarding rights paving way for substantial compensation rightfully owed.

Thereby remember this: Every dog bite incident holds its unique set of circumstances demanding individual analysis through objective lens – exactly what Carlson Bier excels at offering buyers paramount representation harmonizing with their distinct needs! Your journey towards healing begins here so don’t hesitate clicking on button below discover how much your case could potentially be worth today! Fundamentally helping individuals regain control post-unforeseen adversities has been heart of Carlson Bier’s mission underlining ethos driving the spirit that encompasses us.

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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 Germantown Hills

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or risky conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing specialist legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Delivering experienced legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Trip Accidents

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Collision

Offering experienced legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Expert in extending compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

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

Unfair Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Focused on advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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