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When you or your loved one become victims of dog bite injuries in Hazel Crest, Carlson Bier stands ready to ardently advocate on your behalf. Specialized in personal injury law, and with specific expertise advocating for dog bite victim rights, our firm is exceptionally equipped to navigate the complex legal terrain that such cases often entail. Unsurprisingly, laws governing dog bites vary from state to state; hence it’s imperative you entrust a representative familiar with Illinois-specific regulations – a distinctive feature factored into our service provision. At Carlson Bier, we appreciate the physical and emotional trauma that accompanies these incidents; thus we strive earnestly towards securing adequate compensation reflecting those agonizing realities. Countless clients have experienced first-hand how thorough investigation skills blended seamlessly with commendable litigation acumen elevate us beyond just another attorney group—making us indispensable allies amidst life’s most trying episodes like dealing with unforeseen dog bites. Choose Carlson Bier as your resilient advocate championing aggressively for your rights following canine-inflicted injuries within Hazel Crest – an act poised not merely at safeguarding justice but restoring normalcy too.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Hazel Crest Illinois

As trusted experts in personal injury law, Carlson Bier has a long history of advocating for clients who have suffered from a range of traumas, including those resulting from dog bites. Dog bite injuries can involve significant physical and emotional suffering as well as considerable medical expenses. Our Illinois-based firm is deeply committed to standing up for your rights, and pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Every year across America, millions are bitten by dogs, with hundreds of thousands requiring serious medical intervention. In Illinois alone, there is an alarming incidence rate that necessitates recourse to legal action. Contrary to many misconceptions about dog bites, small breeds can be just as dangerous as large breeds. Infants and young children are frequently the victims in these cases and suffer considerably from both physical injuries and emotional trauma.

At Carlson Bier, we work diligently to pursue justice for victims regardless of the severity of their injury or the breed of dog involved. It’s essential to understand some key points following such an incident:

– The laws surrounding dog bites vary by state but here in Illinois leash laws hold owners strictly liable.

– You don’t always need visible marks or rabies to claim damages.

– Even if unprovoked or it was first-time aggression – still owners will be held liable.

– Expenses related to treatment (includes: surgery cost if needed) may all come under damage collections.

While any personal injury can have severe consequences on day-to-day life, traumatic experiences like a dog bite require specialized knowledge and experience. Accordingly at Carlson Bier our personal injury attorneys ensure they maintain current understanding in this area holistically addressing injured parties needs.

Times after incidents can feel overwhelming – dealing with doctors’ appointments, possible surgeries aside from managing regular life responsibilities; there’s also uncertain anxiety one feels post such incidents about future normalcy restoration timelines etcetera which add onto existing worries — making situations seem worse than they already were!

However no matter what complexities arise, Carlson Bier assures that they’ve got you covered. Their team is redefine expert legal guidance to help navigate their clients through these tough times restoring control in your life and while ensuring justice to victims.

Our representation begins the moment you make contact with our office – from that first phone call on videophone. Our law firm believes it’s not just about pursuing compensation; assisting you achieve better understandings of related complexities including owning pets in neighbourhoods etcetera! With over decades’ worth experience, we’ve been successful against various insurance companies who aim reduce their payouts any way possible!

Moreover personal injury cases are worked ‘contingency basis’- meaning “you don’t pay till we win!” Hence there aren’t any upfront charges or surprise fees; everything transparent for clarity and convenience’s sake which perhaps separates us from most practices thereby providing one less thing worry of during such times.

Remember dog bite injuries often have far-reaching implications – physical, emotional, financial terms etc. making them feel quite overwhelmed amidst adverse circumstances but remember lawsuits can be sought within the two years following incident and our compassionate dedicated team at Carlson Bier assists each step making process seamless possible.

Also understating unique nature each case – listening closely your concerns thoroughly investigating claim details obtained optimal results enforcing strict liability laws holding owners accountable thus helping prevent future incidents assuring safe communities as part comprehensive approach fighting justice

Lastly understanding some might unsure whether they should file lawsuit multiple reasons lingering doubts if it’s worth effort overall benefits involved mainly considering heavy medical bills long-term treatment costs covering reparative plastic surgeries possibly therapy sessions certain scenarios even quench pain suffering because no amount money can truly compensate emotional distress caused unfortunate incidents but remember protect rights claim rightful compensation deserved only ensure better recovery also hold liable parties responsible actions done onto innocent by-standers/children passersby guaranteeing safer societies tomorrow!!

We invite you to click the button below to learn how much your case may be worth. Take that step towards justice today with Carlson Bier, and let us fight for the compensation you deserve.

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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 Hazel Crest

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving specialist legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering professional legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Harms

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents receive fair remuneration for harms and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Collision

Providing specialist legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Damages

Expert in extending specialized legal services for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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