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Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based legal firm specializing in personal injury cases involving dog bite injuries, is strongly dedicated to fighting for victims’ rights across the state. With extensive knowledge of Mettawa’s local laws and regulations regarding dog-bite related incidents, our team expertly navigates complex litigation processes to achieve rightful compensation for our clients. Our seasoned attorneys understand the physical and emotional trauma caused by canine attacks; hence aggressive negotiations or comprehensive trials are employed as suited to attain favorable results. Over years of diligent practice, Carlson Bier has earned a distinguished reputation through significant victories demonstrating exceptional expertise in dealing with dog bite injuries cases specifically. We meticulously probe each case detail ensuring all parties involved adhere strictly to safety obligations thereby securing optimum justice for victims from every community within Illinois including Mettawa. Choose Carlson Bier as your strategic partner when seeking impeccable guidance in managing disastrous aftermaths of a traumatic incident like dog bites- where sound advice not only maximizes returns but also contributes effectively towards robust public safety measures.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Mettawa Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the unfortunate circumstance dog bite injuries pose for victims. As seasoned personal injury attorneys in Illinois, our commitment to providing unrivalled legal services is unwavering. We know that beyond physical scars lie the trauma and emotional distress caused by such traumatic events; hence our resolve to fight passionately for our clients’ rights.

Dog bites in Illinois are far from a minor problem. Every year, thousands of innocent individuals become victims of this type of personal injury, often through no fault of their own. Ironically, most people bitten by dogs are familiar with the animal responsible for their suffering or even owning it themselves.

In dealing with after-effects of dog bite injuries, three prominent areas should be noted:

• Medical costs: The treatment required may range from simple first aid procedures to reconstructive surgeries.

• Emotional trauma: Dog bite attacks often leave psychological wounds deeper than physical ones.

• Financial losses: Victims often require time off work during recovery which leads to loss of income.

The seriousness of these consequences necessitate an experienced law firm like Carlson Bier who understands the intricacies involved in handling personal injury cases involving dog bites in Illinois. Our firm boasts a dedicated team able to navigate the complexities tangled into legal red tape whilst conveying it all understandably and concisely.

According to Illinois law (510 ILCS 5/16), ‘Animal Control Act section 16,’ “If a dog or other animal without provocation attacks … causing severe physical injury,” the owner gets held liable for any resulting damages inflicted on a person legally conducting themselves at where an incident occurs.”

Understandably so as because owners have direct control over their pets behavior and preventative measurements can always be taken effectively diminishing likelihoods dog bite incidents happen – something good pet ownership promotes extensively using various techniques/equipment i.e., leashes training etc marking importance responsibility comes possessing domestic animals

Going forwards knowing your legal position following an unfortunate encounter with a dog – especially, now you’re aware that the law actually favors victims of these incidents in Illinois, proving an owner’s negligence isn’t a requirement to establish liability, the key lies within securing intentional legal representation.

At Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to ensuring our clients bear no financial burden due to someone else’s recklessness. Our team focuses on effectively retrieving damages from liable parties so you can focus solely on healing and recovery.

Amidst rising hospital bills coupled with possible loss in income as a result of your injury, we believe monetary compensation should be least of worries having encountered such unforeseen circumstances. We passionately work towards achieving the best possible outcome for you under Illinois law.

Remember when considering hiring an attorney knowledge is power both regarding understanding your rights following personal injuries caused through dog bites also when it comes selecting right lawyer fight corner whose expertise extend beyond courtrooms but into board rooms insurance companies too negotiate settlements behalf their clients

So feel empowered reach out today contacting team experienced personal injury attorneys here at Carlson Bier because don’t deserve merely overcome this traumatic experience need someone ensure justice served adequately compensated upon succumbing particular incidents

As we continuously strive foster culture transparency keep abreast latest changes strategies related dog bite laws regulations across Illinois therefore stand better chances successful claims setting our firm apart those merely boasting win records without substantiating foundational ethical values asserting client satisfaction championed above anything else translating how truly care about every individuals choose represent matter peculiarities might exist surrounding given case’s conditions.

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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 Mettawa

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving specialist legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering expert legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, providing professional legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Stumble Mishaps

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering professional legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on extending professional legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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