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When facing the stressful aftermath of a dog bite injury, it’s crucial to align yourself with legal experts proficient in guiding you through complex Illinois State laws. Carlson Bier stands out as that highly skilled advocate for McLean residents grappling with such injuries. Our team comprises seasoned attorneys specializing in personal injury cases, particularly dog bite incidents. In our relentless pursuit for justice, we meticulously build your case – identifying liability and quantifying damages based on your hurt and suffering. Carlson Bier’s impressive track record is testament to our expertise – history of securing positive outcomes from demanding negotiations and trials alike – which makes us stand head and shoulders above others when it comes to handling Dog Bite Injury cases in McLean vicinity. For solution-oriented representation that effectively amplifies your voice while empathetically addressing all concerns, rely on the impeccable professionalism at Carlson Bier—the right choice for those wronged by canine aggression.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in McLean Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims suffering from dog bite injuries. As a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, our seasoned attorneys have extensive experience and expertise in dealing with this specific type of case, delivering positive outcomes and substantial compensation to our clients. When a dog attacks an individual, it may cause not only physical damages such as puncture wounds, nerve damage or scarring but also psychological effects like fear or trauma. The financial burden resulting from medical bills and treatments can be overwhelming.

Understanding the dynamics involved in these particular incidents is crucial to formulating a robust legal strategy. Here are some vital aspects:

– The owner’s liability: In Illinois, the concept known as “strict liability” applies — owners can still be held accountable even if they were unaware of their pet’s dangerous propensities.

– Limitations period: Under Illinois law, you typically have two years from the date of the incident to bring forth a personal injury claim due to a dog attack.

– Possible defenses: A defendant may try to argue that you provoked the dog or were trespassing on their property when the incident took place.

Our skilled lawyers meticulously examine every aspect of your case— understanding both its intricacies and broader context —thus ensuring accurate representation of your situation before the court. We strongly believe that effective communication forms an integral part of building successful attorney-client relationships; hence we maintain transparent interactions at each step during proceedings.

Through ethical hard work coupled with sharp legal acumen, Carlson Bier has been able to secure millions in rightful compensation for our clients who suffered dog bite injuries. It isn’t merely about winning cases—it is about upholding justice and delivering relief to those harmed unjustly by others’ negligence or irresponsibility.

Beyond this pursuit for justice lies an essential aspect—the collateral effect on health insurance claims and dealings with insurance companies post-settlements. For many victims trying to adjust and heal post-attack, negotiating with insurance companies can add to the stress. At Carlson Bier, we relieve you of that burden as part of our comprehensive legal services.

We also consider it vital to provide education and preventive measures against dog bites. Community programs, careful pet selection and responsible dog ownership are strategies which we promote for a safer society possibly preventing future occurrences thereby contributing far beyond our immediate court cases.

At Carlson Bier, we place paramount importance on your recovery journey – physical, emotional and financial. We tirelessly advocate for maximum compensation covering all aspects such as medical expenses, loss of earnings due to missed work days and pain and suffering experienced by victims.

Finally, don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by legal complexities or drown in mounting bills resulting from a dog bite attack. Take control today! Our compassionate team at Carlson Bier are poised to fight for your rights and ensure a fair recovery process from start to finish. Use the button below to initiate the first step towards restitution – let us help you figure out what your case could potentially be worth based on years of expertise handling similar incidents in Illinois. Let’s turn this unfortunate event into an opportunity for justice served and relief gained—our lawyers stand ready today.

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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 McLean

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing professional legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Delivering expert legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for damages and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Accident

Offering specialist legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for harms.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in offering expert legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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