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When confronting the aftermath of a devastating dog bite injury, securing representation from Carlson Bier should be your first step. As distinguished personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we bring outstanding expertise to the complex legal landscape of dog bite injuries. We decipher fine-print insurance policies and make robust claims on your behalf to ensure full compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, and emotional trauma incurred. Each case is scrutinized meticulously by our seasoned lawyers who establish liability using profound knowledge of state-specific laws regarding animal attacks. Why choose Carlson Bier? Excellence defines us; our reputation built upon countless successful cases for victims timberlines this truth achievers nothing less than justice for each client. Experienced with Lena’s unique community characteristics, we navigate carefully without contravening the regulations stipulated by Illinois law regarding location-based advertising – focusing solely on letting our results speak for themselves.For swift resolution after a traumatic event as perturbing as a canine attack – trust in Carlson Bier: Justice delivered dexterously.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lena Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing premier legal services for victims of dog bite injuries. As a personal injury law firm based in Illinois, our dedication extends beyond the traditional attorney-client relationship. We strive to educate and empower you regarding your rights and legal options.

Dog bite injuries present unique challenges that require specialized knowledge of both local legislation and medical implications. These incidents are more frequent than most people understand, often leading to significant physical harm and psychological trauma. The ramifications could range from minor puncture wounds to fractures, lacerations, or a fatality in severe cases. In addition to these immediate harms, victims may face long-term problems such as permanent scarring or disfigurement, nerve damage, infections like rabies or tetanus; not forgetting the potential for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Regarding the legal aspects and recourse following dog bite incidents:

– Under Illinois law, owners are strictly liable if their pet injures someone unprovoked.

– There’s no ‘one-bite rule’ here: it doesn’t matter if this was the first occasion of violent behavior by the animal.

– If bitten while on public property or legally on private property – including the owner’s premises – you have strong grounds to pursue compensation. Trespassing individuals yield lesser entitlements.

For all these reasons above, obtaining legal representation early is critical after sustaining a dog bite injury. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys specialize in pursuing claims against negligent pet owners whose negligence contributed towards causing harm.

One important feature setting us apart is our comprehensive approach that considers both visible physical injuries and possibly overlooked emotional distress impacts: psychological evaluations can help quantify damages associated with PTSD resulting from traumatic experiences like vicious dog attacks.

Contrary to common misconceptions prevalent about hiring lawyers being a costly affair discouraging many from seeking professional help until too late—a key aspect distinguishing our team at Carlson Bier is offering free initial consultations. This allows evaluating your case from various angles, presenting a clear picture of what you can potentially gain by proceeding legally without worrying about any upfront charges.

Furthermore, Carlson Bier works on a contingency fee basis—you only pay us when we win your case—transfering the risk associated with costly legal processes fully onto our firm while ensuring we are incentivized correctly to achieve successful outcomes.

Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates closely between medical experts, life-care planners and economists along with other professionals as required—to adopt an all-inclusive approach for maximizing possible compensation including current and future medical expenses, pain, suffering or loss of earning capacity among others—usually not obtainable without professional help.

While our lawyers excel in settlement negotiations aiming to save time and avoid uncertainties, they are also prepared to assertively represent your interests in court should it become necessary for upholding justice. The combination of robust investigation strategies backed by impactful presentation has yielded consistently favorable results covering millions secured over decades catering personal injury victims across Illinois.

We treat every client like family – understanding what they’re going through whilst helping navigate complex legal intricacies demanding our assistance particularly during tough times brought upon by unfortunate incidents such as dog bite injuries. You can trust Carlson Bier’s highly experienced attorneys keeping your best interests at heart at all times delivering prompt updates regarding developments simultaneously acquainting you with rights and recourses available specific to circumstances presented.

We invite you take the first step towards peace of mind and potential financial recovery by discovering how much your case could be worth. Click the button below for a free consultation today—we look forward to connecting—remember there’s absolutely no consequence if you decide against pursuing legal action post this easy preliminary evaluation completed within minutes advised by expert attorneys possessing extensive experience handling similar cases across Illinois. Assertive yet compassionate representation awaits at Carlson Bier assuring nothing less than unyielding perseverance until compensatory justice is served!

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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 Lena

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering professional legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Offering professional legal advice for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing skilled legal help to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

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

Fall & Tumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Harms

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents get equitable remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Crash

Providing professional legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Expert in extending professional legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Dedicated to representing patients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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