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When dealing with dog bite injuries, you need a reliable and experienced attorney to navigate the complex legal process and secure compensation for your injury. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in. We are renowned experts in personal injury law firm adept at handling cases pertaining specifically to dog bite injuries. Our commitment lies in aggressively advocating on behalf of our clients as they confront formidable insurance companies or individuals responsible for their ordeal. We understand that each incident has unique circumstances surrounding it; hence we offer personalized services tailored to meet specific client requirements, which makes us stand out amongst other firms addressing similar issues. Based in Illinois, we have the legal acumen rooted deeply into local jurisdiction practices and guidelines further empowering our representation capacity within these bounds proficiently without compromising compliance with advertising regulations around physical office locations’ declarations.Ergo, if you’re facing a serious canine-related harm case requiring meticulous attention – rest assured investing trust partnering with Carlson Bier is a prudent choice steering towards rightful justice attainment endeavor.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Huntley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois with extensive experience in handling dog bite injury cases. We understand that being bitten by a man’s best friend can be traumatic and life-changing. It goes beyond physical harm, impacting individuals on emotional and psychological levels as well. If you or your loved ones have experienced such unfortunate incidents, we are here to offer compassionate representation and sound legal advice to navigate through the aftershocks smoothly.

In general terms, dog bite injuries range from minor superficial damages to severe injuries necessitating medical interventions. According to Illinois law under the Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5/16), if a dog or other animal attacks an individual without provocation while they are peaceably conducting themselves in any place where they may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable for all civil damages inflicting upon them.

The key things to remember after a dog bite incident include:

• Seek immediate medical attention regardless of severity.

• Report the dog attack incident to local animal control authorities.

• Identify the responsible party or parties who were looking after the involved animals during the incident.

• Collect all available evidence like photographs of injuries and testimonies from eye-witnesses.

• Consult with an experienced personal injury attorney urgently.

Here at Carlson Bier, our expertise lies not only in understanding these regulations but also in connecting these laws applicably with specific instances related to Dog Bite Injuries. Our skilled attorneys conduct comprehensive investigations promptly following your consultation. This process ensures that valuable evidence isn’t lost over time and significant eyewitness testimonies aren’t forgotten.

We carefully scrutinize each case—considering possible defenses such as trespassing or provocation—and develop strong strategies tailored uniquely for every client’s circumstances. Besides working relentlessly for securing proper compensation for hospital expenses, medications, physical therapy costs—we prioritize acquiring additional recompense for our clients’ pain and suffering along with their time off from work, ensuring you can focus on your recovery.

As trusted personal injury lawyers of Illinois, we at Carlson Bier emphasize maintaining a transparent communication line with our clients. We strive to help victims understand the implications of dealing with insurance companies and how the right legal representation can play a pivotal role in negotiating rightful claim settlements.

Moreover, dog bites fall under strict liability laws in Illinois. For example, if a dog bite causes injuries even if it is the first-known act of aggression by that animal—its owner cannot excuse themselves as ‘unaware’ of their pet’s dangerous propensities—they are still liable for damages incurred.

At Carlson Bier, it is our mission to help you comprehend these complexities while aiding you in securing appropriate justice and compensation. In other words: “We Fight for What’s Right”.

Curious about how much this commitment might deliver your way? We invite you to click on the button below. Begin what could be an empowering journey towards re-establishing balance in your life after enduring a painful incident like a dog bite injury. Your preferred personal injury advocates are all set here at Carlson Bier to seek restitution for your pain and suffering because everyone deserves justice! Click now; let’s find out together what compensation awaits you.

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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 Huntley

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing skilled legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Offering specialist legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal services to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Fall Occurrences

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending professional legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Injuries

Focused on delivering dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Focused on assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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