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Suffering a dog bite injury can be traumatic, and the aftermath often fraught with complex legalities. When such misfortune strikes in Hegewisch, Carlson Bier is your ideal ally. Our legacy, solidified through years of practice in Illinois personal injury law, centers on securing righteous compensation for our clients’ plights brought by negligent dog owners. As authorities in Dog Bite Injuries case-handling, we take pride in delivering personalized strategies designed to maximize financial restitution each client deserves — from covering medical expenses to compensatory damages related to pain or emotional distress caused by the incident. Our expert team at Carlson Bier is dedicatedly versed in abiding specific ordinances shielding victims within Illinois while adopting aggressive approach navigating case complexities till successful closure. We affirm a relentless commitment towards restoring peace amidst adversity faced due to dog bites injuries – altogether reinforcing why choosing us means placing not just trust but future recovery path into proficient hands.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Hegewisch Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have a team of experienced personal injury attorneys who specialize in cases related to dog bite injuries. Our dedicated legal team, situated right here in the heart of Illinois, will work unflaggingly to deliver the justice you deserve while managing your case professionally and compassionately.

Every year across America, thousands fall victim to dog bite injuries. In fact, it is estimated that every 75 seconds an individual gets bitten by a dog somewhere across the United States. Alarmingly, one out of five people bitten requires medical attention due to severe injuries. Hence understanding your rights and legal options is paramount if you or someone you know has been involved in such incidents.

If a vicious dog mauls you because the owner was negligent enough not to defend or leash their pet adequately, they should be held accountable for your injuries under Illinois law. The primary statute concerning dog bites in our state comes from Chapter 510 Illinois Compiled Statutes section 5/16 which states:

• If a dog or other animal attacks or harms another person without provocation.

• While that person is peaceably conducting themselves and lawfully present on property.

• Then the owner is liable for civil damages to said person for any associated injuries.

It’s crucial knowing this information as it reassures victims that they are protected under Illinois law. You can hold the pet’s owner financially responsible for all costs linked with resultant trauma; these can include medical bills extended treatment fees caused by disfigurement or scarring, loss of earnings (if unable to work) and even pain plus suffering.

Nevertheless comprehending laws surrounding canine-related wounds also means knowing its limitations. One noteworthy point would be ‘provocation.’ If it can be proved that you provoked the animal before getting attacked then recovering compensation could become challenging. Despite this wrinkle navigating through such legal loopholes isn’t daunting when we at Carlson Bier are standing strong beside you providing expert guidance so your rights can be upheld.

Understanding the legal procedures and guidelines regarding dog bite injuries can help you know what to expect form these proceedings. The primary action steps include immediately reporting the incident to local authorities, seeking immediate medical attention for proper documentation of your injuries, obtaining information about the dog owner (if possible), preserving any physical evidence from the incident, and no less important consulting a personal injury attorney who specializes in dog bite cases.

Trust our competent team at Carlson Bier when it comes to dealing with serious dog bite injury cases. Our experience allows us to provide effective representation ensuring that our clients receive adequate compensation they deserve enveloping not just healthcare costs but also grooming potential difficulties you might encounter ahead on this road filled with trauma both physical as well mental.

We understand each case has its unique circumstances and we are here treating every client’s situation individually fighting relentlessly till satisfactory conclusion reached meeting all expectations set forth prior beginning litigation process hence why we take pride ourselves being among such top-notch personal lawyers located heart Illinois though nowhere near Hegewisch vicinity.

At Carlson Bier, we promise commitment; commitment towards striving best result obtainable through exhaustive research rigorous planning plus aggressive representation leveraging our combined skills spanning over several decades successfully serving countless victims who found themselves sidelined by unanticipated violent canine attack.

Dog bites can profoundly impact your life causing more than just physical pain- profound emotional distress prolonged recovery period even permanent disfigurement yet remember despite everything still able turn tides favor way seek justice rightfully owed achieving this crucial goal starts clicking button below. Click now find out much case worth!

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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 Hegewisch

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving adept legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Fall Incidents

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents receive fair settlement for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring adept legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Building Mishaps

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in delivering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on supporting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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