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When faced with the trauma of dog bite injuries, you need a legal powerhouse that truly understands the intricacies of this specific law. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in. Our expert attorneys are well versed and highly experienced in Illinois’ Dog Bite Law, ensuring your case is handled impeccably from start to finish. We’ve built our reputation by securing favorable outcomes for our clients time and again due to our in-depth knowledge, relentless representation, and unwavering commitment to justice. Despite any geographical distance, we at Carlson Bier place significant importance on each client’s needs not just as an abstract file number but as real people facing genuine distressing situations following dog bite incidents. Whether it is negotiating a fair settlement or advocating fiercely in court during trial if required – opting for Carlson Bier guarantees strength on your side because personal injury cases require more than just representation – they demand respect, emphasis on individual circumstances and above all else staunch dedication which lies at the heart of everything we do here at Carlson Bier.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Oak Run Illinois

Carlson Bier Law Firm is your committed ally in navigating the complex repercussions of personal injury law, particularly focusing on Dog Bite Injuries. We are entrenched in Illinois legal culture, fully conversant with the intricate dynamics of personal injury cases and armed with years of hands-on experience that enables us to handle these cases competently and efficiently.

Take a moment to consider some key aspects of Dog Bite Injuries:

• Severity: The physical harm from dog bites can range from minor scratches to substantial injuries – even fatalities.

• Psychological Impact: Aside from physical damages, victims may also suffer mental distress post-incident. Trauma, anxiety, and fear reactions around dogs are common psychological outcomes.

• Liability: Under Illinois law, the dog owner is deemed liable for any injuries their pet inflicts unless the victim was provoking the animal or trespassing on private property at the time.

Realizing you’ve been a victim of Dog Bite Injury brings forth several challenges such as medical bills piling up swiftly while you cope with an unwanted interruption to your life; struggles that shouldn’t be yours to endure alone. As Carlson Bier Law Firm, we hold ourselves responsible for arresting your anxieties by pushing hard towards delivering justice for our clients.

One truth that stands uncontested in dealing with personal injury cases involving dog bites is this – no two incidents are alike. Every case has its unique sets of circumstances which demand tailored solutions. At Carlson Bier, it’s not about clever courtroom tricks or aggressive strategies – but rather an empathetic method characterized by meticulous fact collection paired astute legal interpretation.

The steps involved include:

• Investigative Work: Gathering evidence regarding the incident like photos of injuries, copies of medical records and expenses as well as details surrounding the event itself.

• Negotiation: Establishing dialogue with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure optimum compensation without defaulting into quick settlements that offer minimal coverage.

• Court Representation: If necessary, Carlson Bier will provide an unyielding stand in court to secure your rightful compensation.

By striving for a thorough understanding of our clients’ predicaments, we anticipate being an indispensable legal tool capable of easing you through this tumultuous journey. Navigating the complex labyrinth that is Illinois’s personal injury law single-handedly can feel overwhelming and disorienting. Trust Carlson Bier to transcend mere ‘legal representation’ into becoming a solid cornerstone of support during these trying times.

The experience and dedication brought forth by our well-versed team play an integral part in building strong cases geared towards securing maximum possible restitution not just for physical injuries but also psychological distress and financial losses incurred as a result of Dog Bite Injuries.

Undeniably, suffering from a dog bite injury is traumatizing – all the more reason why choosing Carlson Bier Law Firm would be pivotal in your pursuit towards justice. We are purposed towards ensuring victims get adequate attention; from profound empathy concerning your plight to relentless determination ensuring rightful compensation. Choose diligence over despair, choose competence over confusion – choose Carlson Bier Law Firm today.

If you’ve scrolled down till here, it means you’re serious about exploring your options with regards to seeking reparation for a Dog Bite Injury incident. We stand ready to assist you through every stage of the process beginning with evaluation – every case holds different values depending on several factors such as severity of wounds or trauma endured, punitive damages if applicable and loss-related expenses among others. Curious about what your case might be worth? Don’t stay stuck in speculation; instead progress towards certainty – Click on the button below now! Armed with this insight, together we can chart out future steps aimed at attaining rightful justice for 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 Oak Run

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying adept legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal services for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Fall and Trip Occurrences

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain fair recompense for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending adept legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to ensuring expert legal representation for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Expert in supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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