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In cases of dog bite injuries, where the distress is both physical and emotional, a strong legal ally like Carlson Bier should be your first call. Renowned across Illinois for their strategic approach and committed client advocacy, this firm has an exemplary record in representing victims of dog bites. Their versatile team views every case with an individual lens to formulate a personalized strategy that achieves maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering and more. Possessing deep knowledge about Hodgkins’ specific statutes pertaining to dog attacks makes them uniquely positioned to serve you excellently in these situations. Rooted in their belief of justice through law enforcement they work diligently around complexities posed by homeowner’s insurance policies related to animal bites as well bulldogs defense attorneys often deploy.

Engaging Carlson Bier ensures you’re not alone against large insurers; it levels the field ensuring fair compensation reflecting your ordeal’s reality. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing expertise that exhaustively investigates claim merits guaranteeing nothing less than what clients rightfully deserve after falling victim to devastating canine attacks.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Hodgkins Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being personal injury attorneys with an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of justice and remedying dog bite injuries. We understand the severe implications such traumas can inflict on your health and daily life activities. Being based in Illinois imprints us with a deep comprehension of applied laws that secure rightful compensation for dog bite victims under ‘Strict Liability’. This legal approach holds the pet owner responsible irrespective of whether they could prevent the attack or not, given their incorrect assumption about their pet’s non-aggressive demeanor.

When discussing dog bite injuries, it is imperative to break down specific areas where our legal expertise thrives in ensuring you receive appropriate reparation. Our services include fighting for compensation concerning medical bills which encompasses costs linked directly to treatment, professional psychological support if you experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss wages during recovery period, along with possible future earnings if severe disability ensues rendering you unable to continue your current line of work. Lastly, our lawyers diligently calculate potential lifetime costs caused by serious injury like long-term healthcare or necessary modifications around your home for ease of access.

With a fundamental understanding of Illinois Dog Bite Laws, we are able to effectively represent those affected by these unfortunate accidents. These laws protect citizens in two major ways: firstly through Animal Control Act focusing on straight liability and subsequent obligation of a pet owner concerning bites caused by their pets; secondly via common law imposing penalties upon owners known to have dangerous dogs yet didn’t take proper preventative measures leading up such incidents. Nevertheless, we strive hard in proving negligence or failure from owners’ part in controlling animals enabling us fight efficiently towards securing deserved damages.

With over years of proven track record at Carlson Bier helping dog bite sufferers get rightful reparations in Illinois state regions except Hodgkins without any physical presence there has engrained us onto citizen’s hearts as reliable allies against subject injustices. As per negligence clause within effective state laws, there is a duty of care which holds pet owners responsible if they failed to demonstrate reasonable control over their pets thereby causing danger to others. Furthermore, proof of owner’s knowledge regarding dog’s aggressive behavior also strengthens claim representing negligence.

It must be noted that compensation claims have timely limitations as given by the Illinois statute of limitations declaring two year filing deadline post injury date. Henceforth, victims are urged not to procrastinate seeking legal assistance enabling early establishment of proper case foundations based upon strong evidences leaving no room for dispute.

When it comes to dog bite injuries, your rights matter and you should not suffer silently or shoulder the burden alone. Let our skilled lawyers at Carlson Bier support your journey towards justice delivering well-deserved reparations helping regain much needed stability in life shaken up by such traumatic events. The right legal counsel can make all difference between victory and defeat underlined with balanced emotions during guys-wrenching struggles reflected through negotiations or court trials against perpetrators.

Bearing this information, we know contemplating next steps may seem daunting amidst such distressing times filled with physical pain and emotional turmoil but trust us when we say – You aren’t alone in this fight! At Carlson Bier, making victims of dog bites whole again symbolizes our core mission validated as personal injury attorneys offering utmost dedication guiding you every step along road to legal victory awaiting ahead. If you or anyone near has unfortunately become victim enduring dog bite let experienced fighter lawyers from Carlson Bier anchor accountability contributing re-establishment peace of mind wealth health back into your lives. Just click on button below discover how invaluable could be assigned representation igniting transformation from mere ordinary citizens powerful plaintiffs before courts law thereby habituating pockets smiles where despair once lurked.

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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 Hodgkins

Two-Wheeler Accidents

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

Burn Wounds

Giving professional legal help for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing experienced legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing specialist legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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