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Navigating the traumas of Dog Bite Injuries, particularly in Illinois’s legal labyrinth, can be daunting. That’s where Carlson Bier thrives. Our dedicated and professional team has decades-long expertise dealing with Personal Injury cases like Dog Bite Injuries. Having a firm such as ours by your side is invaluable when seeking justice following such unfortunate incidents. It ensures your case is handled diligently and sympathetically, all while fighting rigorously for fair compensation to cover extensive medical costs or potential loss of wages due to injury time-off work. We’re aware that every client from Hickory Hills looking for counsel needs trustworthy advice rooted in local understanding – this is our strength at Carlson Bier! Our vast experience has equipped us with deep insights into Illinois’ maze-like legal landscape, massively benefiting clients seeking help on intricate matters within Hickory Hills jurisdiction limits specifically related to dog bites incidents. Choose Carson Bier: Because you deserve exceptional representation from a top-tier attorney group conversant with all aspects of personal injury law includingDog Bite Injuries.

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When engaging with the deeply-rooted complexities of personal injury law, finding an attorney group that specializes in dog bite injuries can often be daunting. Carlson Bier is a reputable personal injury law firm based in Illinois that thrives on professional delivery and unprecedented knowledge about such cases.

Dog bites can result in severe physical and emotional consequences. In many instances, victims are unacquainted with the legal rights they possess after suffering from such traumatic incidents. That’s where we come into play—Carlson Bier seamlessly navigates the labyrinthine sections of Dog Bite Law to provide reimbursement for medical bills, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, plus any future physical or psychological treatment expenses.

Understanding the elements involved in dog bite claims could drastically alter your leverage when seeking compensation for an incident. Learning these key facts will empower you to make an informed decision:

• **Strict Liability:** Illinois operates under ‘strict liability’ laws concerning dog attacks meaning that regardless of past behaviors or your knowledge thereof; if a dog inflicts harm upon someone without provocation while peaceably conducting themselves in their legal right – its owner is then liable for damages.

• **Statute of Limitations:** Illinois laws stipulate a two-year time frame during which you may raise a legal claim. The implications here dictate haste; swift action following a canine attack ensures collection and preservation of crucial evidence to support your case.

• **Proving Negligence:** Often as important as identifying ownership is proving negligence on behalf of the owner by demonstrating they failed to exercise reasonable care over their pet resulting in your injury.

Personal Injury Lawyers at Carlson Bier discharge every resource at our disposal towards ensuring fair justice and maximum possible compensation for victims of Dog Bite Incidents. We gaze beyond superficial representation by investing copious amounts of effort into preparing compelling arguments backed by hard- hitting evidentiary substantiation guaranteeing favorable verdicts.

The mission of Carlson Bier is to make the law accessible and comprehensible for all, representing facets of it that favor injured victims not just cogently but also empathetically. In addition to this, we have collected significant amounts of experience within the precincts of personal injury law allowing us to deliver personalized strategies and securing our clients’ best interests.

Partnering with an experienced dog bite attorney from Carlson Bier gifts you peace of mind knowing you’re in safe hands. We offer comprehensive services from assessing your case during free consultation up till recovery or settlement agreement.

Unfortunately, a dog attack can be an irreversible incident. That’s why attempting to normalize such experiences under the rug isn’t recommended and could fail its victims tremendously. Legal actions like lawsuits aren’t filed purely for one’s gain—they are steps toward claiming back life fragments shattered by such traumatic happenings while pressuring handlers into accepting accountability for their pets in an effort that hopefully makes our communities safer.

Dog bites receive special attention; they bring about quite unique legal challenges demanding targeted expertise resting on strong foundational knowledge, gathered over years of dealing with similar cases, which empower us– The Compassionate Champions at Carlson Bier–to take on Insurance companies armed to hilt working against your interest.

Remember each case is like a fingerprint—equally differentiated from another in finer details. Our team meticulously investigates every avenue before crafting an exclusive plan focused upon maximum possible compensation without giving undue concessions elsewhere.

To further comprehend your rights after sustaining injuries in a dog-related incident or if you find yourself emotionally drained by the thought of battling insurance companies alone—reach out today! A conversation with no financial obligations attached could just help turn things around for both you and future potential victims tracing your footsteps.

All too often people underestimate the potential value of their personal injury claim following a canine attack leaving immense sums unclaimed or fall prey to low-ball estimates presented by manipulative insurers whose sole purpose lies in safeguarding their own benefits.

As Carlson Bier, we invite you to discover the true value of your claim by clicking on the button below. Our mission is ensuring dog bite victims aren’t numbers but people who’ve endured enough already without having to deal with unassuming insurance entities endowed with teams of lawyers navigating legal puzzles in their favor usurping a significant portion of damage compensations rightfully yours!

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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 Hickory Hills

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Giving professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Stumble Incidents

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting clients of car accidents secure fair remuneration for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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