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If you have suffered from a dog bite injury in the Maple Park area, Carlson Bier is your go-to choice for expert legal assistance. With years of experience in handling personal injury cases, our team understands both the complexity and severity of such incidents. Our dedication to victims has consistently succeeded in achieving substantial settlements ensuring adequate compensation for medical expenses and trauma experienced. Being local to Illinois enables us to understand its precise laws on dog bites, thereby creating comprehensive strategies around it that optimize potential claims’ success rate – evidence all set locally amidst emotional support crucial at these trying times. We know every bit about demanding accountability from negligent pet owners while safeguarding your rights with unflinching commitment as proficient lawyers should do! Rest assured with Carlson Bier handling your case; expect justice served empathetically yet professionally imbibed by nothing than absolute competence that sets us apart! Trust us; choose expertise over negligence – Choose Carlson Bier for navigating through the aftermaths of Dog Bite Injuries adeptly!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Maple Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing straightforward and meticulous legal support for victims of dog bite injuries in Illinois. We understand the physical harm that can occur due to such an incident, as well as the psychological trauma it may leave behind. Our experienced team of personal injury attorneys is here to make sure you get the compensation you deserve while also ensuring your rights are protected throughout this challenging time.

We would like to share some critical aspects related to Dog Bite Injuries:

• Dog bites can lead to severe physical harm: These incidents often result in serious infections, tissue damage, nerve damage, and even long-term disfigurement.

• Psychological impact should not be overlooked: Victims may suffer from significant emotional distress resulting from a dog bite injury. It’s essential to consider the physiological impact when seeking compensation.

• Every breed can inflict equally damaging injuries: Regardless of size or reputation, any dog breed has the potential for aggressive behavior that leads to human suffering.

In Illinois State law, it’s important to know where you stand legally following a dog bite incident – which includes understanding who holds liability in these cases. Under section 16 of the Animal Control Act (510 ILCS §5/16) , “If a dog or other animal attacks or injures any person…,the owner is liable for civil damages.” This profound act encourages responsible pet ownership while also protecting victims.

Don’t allow yourself inadvertently at a disadvantage by a lack of knowledge. The complex technicalities enclosing cases such as these often require expert assistance – this is where our role becomes crucial. At Carlson Bier, our personal injury attorneys boast top-notch strategic planning due to their extensive experience with Dog Bite Injuries and other related cases in Illinois.

Furthermore • You don’t pay unless you win: Understanding that filing legal charges could be financially strenuous doesn’t deter us from pursuing justice on your behalf; we operate on a contingency fee basis meaning if there’s no settlement or verdict in your favor, you pay nothing.

• Free Consultation: Also, we are pleased to offer a free initial consultation. This allows you to discuss the specifics of your situation with an experienced attorney without any financial commitment or obligation.

At Carlson Bier, our approach combines compassion for our clients and aggression towards those who have caused them harm. This powerful combination emerges from our desire to champion the cause of those unfairly burdened by injury or loss. Through diligent investigation and zealous advocacy, we help victims navigate their claim’s complexities while they focus on recovery.

As true advocates for justice and fair compensation, our passion prevails inside and outside courtroom walls allowing us to negotiate settlements skillfully thus saving you time, stress and offering ease during such trying times.

Now that you’ve gathered information regarding dog bite injuries in Illinois and underpinned the valuable expertise of a personal injury attorney through this hard journey – it is time to take action. You’re not alone; let us assist you in determining how much your specific case might be worth. Please click on the button below now for a reliable review of your predicament executed by an expert team dedicated solely to your legal welfare and rightful compensation needs at Carlson Bier.

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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 Maple Park

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Extending skilled legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Accident

Ensuring adept legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Specializing in providing professional legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

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

Unfair Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in defending clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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