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For victims of dog bite injuries in Hanover, Carlson Bier offers unrivaled legal representation. We understand the severe physical and emotional trauma these incidents can cause, and we are committed to ensuring you receive rightful compensation. Navigating Illinois laws pertaining to dog bites can be challenging; with decades of experience defending personal injury cases, our attorneys possess a deep understanding that sets the gold standard for approaching such incidences. Not all law firms have proficiency in handling complex attacks by pets: at Carlson Bier, our specialized knowledge makes us a formidable ally–ensuring maximum recovery while providing compassionate counsel every step of the way. Our track record speaks volumes about our commitment to justice for individuals left physically scarred or psychologically affected by aggressive dogs. If you or your loved one has suffered from an unfortunate canine attack within Hanover area boundaries, put your trust in California Bier – true expertise dedicated solely to safeguarding victim’s rights and seeking retribution against negligent pet owners.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Hanover Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and emotional trauma that can arise from dog bite injuries. As skilled personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary objective is to help you comprehend your rights and navigate through the necessary legal proceedings efficiently.

Dog bites often cause severe injuries such as puncture wounds, nerve damage, scarring, infections or diseases like Rabies and secondary psychological effects including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety or fear of dogs. Notably, victims can claim for medical expenses incurred during treatment for these injuries, pain and suffering endured due to the incident, loss of earnings from being unable to work while recovering.

Understandably, pursuing a dog bite case might seem complex but with knowledgeable assistance from Carlson Bier it doesn’t have to be. Mandatory measures are –

• Promptly seeking medical attention ensures immediate care for any visible wounds and helps document the damages.

• Reporting the incident to local animal control department aids in preventing further accidents.

• Gathering information (like owner details & witness testimonies) bolsters your claim.

Illinois law also has provisions protecting victims of dog bite incidents; let’s break them down:

• Strict Liability: Under this rule, an owner cannot escape liability by arguing unawareness about their pet’s tendency towards aggression. Simply put – if your dog injures someone without provocation off its property while not performing police/military duties – you’re responsible.

• One Bite Rule does not apply in Illinois making owners accountable irrespective of whether it was their pet’s first violent act,

• Victims need not prove negligence on part of the owner.

Laws also dictate strict timelines known as Statute Of Limitations on filing such cases Non-compliance may lead to forfeiting one’s right to seek compensation. In Illinois,this duration is 2 years from accident date barring few exceptions.

While misinformation around homeowner insurance policies prevails widely perspective since they usually do cover dog bite claims, we at Carlson Bier can aid in thorough analysis of insurance contracts thereby assuring that you receive the justified compensation.

Having a professional legal advisor becomes crucial in such instances as proper representation helps maximize your entitled compensation. For instance,demonstration of clear liability (under strict liability rules),disease contraction or worsened pre-existing conditions due to the bite, proof of non- provocation etc can significantly affect the awarded settlement.

At Carlson Bier, every client is our priority. Our attorneys’ wealth of experiences melded with their dedication towards each case ensure successful and smooth navigation through this stressful period for you – be it convincing presentation before jury or aggressive negotiations with insurance companies.

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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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Scald Burns

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Hospital Malpractice

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Accidents: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents gain just recompense for damages and destruction.

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Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing specialist legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

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

Cerebral Harms

Focused on providing dedicated legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

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Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

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