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If you or a loved one has suffered from a dog bite injury in Orion and are seeking skilled legal help, the expert team at Carlson Bier is ready to assist you. As highly experienced personal injury lawyers specializing in Dog Bite Injuries, we understand the physical and emotional trauma such incidents can cause. We work ardently to ensure that our clients receive full compensation for their damages – including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering. This dedicated approach sets us apart as a top consideration when choosing a law firm for handling your case proficiently. With the rich expertise held by Carlson Bier attorneys, they remain highly capable of navigating Illinois’ complex animal control laws effectively on your behalf. At Carlson Bier we strive not only towards securing justice but also towards improving safety standards within communities across Orion by holding negligent dog owners accountable for their actions. Trusting us with your case means collaborating with professionals who prioritize compassion as much as competence while advocating tirelessly on behalf of victims of Dog Bite Injuries.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Orion Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our first and foremost duty as your personal injury attorneys is to ensure that you understand the rights and protections afforded to you under Illinois law. When it comes to incidents related to dog bites, this knowledge could be instrumental in formulating a comprehensive legal strategy and ultimately pursuing just compensation for your injuries.

Dog-related injuries are alarmingly common occurrences, inflicting harm on countless individuals every year. Our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier are committed not only in defending an individual’s right to safety but also in providing informative content relating to dog-bite laws, prevention measures, and support processes. To underscore this commitment, we take pride in augmenting public understanding about this topic and guiding impacted individuals through their legal journeys.

Understandably so, many dog bite victims harbor questions pertaining to liability issues surrounding their unfortunate experiences. In Illinois, the Animal Control Act mandates that if a pet attacks without provocation while the victim is peaceably conducting himself or herself anywhere lawfully permitted by law or by the implied invitation of the property owner, then the animal’s owner is liable for any resultant damages.

• The Animal Control Act applies even when the bite occurs outside of the animal’s home.

• If a dog becomes aggressive without any form of instigation or prodding from you – its owner would still bear responsibility for your medical costs.

• Unlike some states which offer refuge for first-time aggression (one-bite rule), Illinois holds owners accountable regardless of how unexpectedly violent their pets become.

As leading personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we’ve handled numerous cases pertaining to such unprovoked attacks from dogs. We firmly believe educating our readers about these laws empowers them towards reclaiming control over their lives following these harrowing instances.

Nevertheless, there exist certain gray areas where expertise legal counsel can make all the difference:

• What if both parties share blame?

• Are employees covered against pet violence within workplace premises?

• What can be done if the owner lacks proper insurance?

• How is reimbursement calculated in case of severe emotional trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Exploring these complex queries requires an adept team of attorneys, such as ours at Carlson Bier, who are privy to the nuanced intricacies involved with dog bite statutes.

In cases of dog bites or any animal-inflicted injuries, it’s advisable to act promptly. Timely medical attention and legal advice are crucial not only for health recoupment but also for preserving essential evidence and witness accounts. Our dedicated lawyers are here to guide you along this path, stepping in wherever necessary to streamline communication processes between healthcare providers, law enforcement personnel, insurers, and other relevant parties with due diligence.

What often goes unmentioned about dog attacks are grave long-term impacts they leave on victims – physical scars that require multiple surgical procedures over years or even decades, psychological fear surrounding animal encounters inhibiting healthy outdoor activities or routine tasks like jogging/walking home at night from bus-stops. At Carlson Bier, our ultimate objective is seeking recompense that befits the totality of your suffering – whether immediate expenses incurred on emergency room visits/surgeries/subsequent cosmetic corrections/therapy sessions or wages lost during hospital recovery periods and beyond.

Should you find yourself a victim of a dog bite incident within Illinois state limitations where we have established championship expertise ever since founding days – know this: Every step taken towards legal recourse brings you closer to justice served rightfully as per local regulations. To truly comprehend worthiness constituting grievance registered under this specific personal injury category – kindly click the button below offering insight concerning potential payouts detailing completed suit’s monetary settlements trending across various Illinois courts.

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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 Orion

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending adept legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending professional legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

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

Tumble and Tumble Accidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Extending legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents secure equitable recompense for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on offering expert legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Expert in advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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