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If you or a loved one has experienced the devastating effects of a dog bite injury in Palos Hills, we’re here to represent your interests. Carlson Bier is dedicated to aggressively advocating for victims of canine-related incidents, striving to bring justice and relief on their behalf. Our proficiency in Illinois’s dog bite laws ensures that every claim receives meticulous attention and effective action. We strive for comprehensive case assessments — working ceaselessly with medical professionals to understand the magnitude of physical harm and identify potential emotional trauma induced by such incidents. The goal? To maximize your chances at optimal reparation, matching the profound impact of these injuries on your lives. In choosing Carlson Bier as your trusted legal representatives, you are enlisting thorough understanding, strategic prowess and steadfast dedication inherent within our team: vital attributes needed for successful resolution of palos hills dog-bite claims. Reach out today — let us assist in turning a painful chapter into an empowered path forward; because no individual should bear their burdens alone where unfair pain lies at someone else’s doorstep.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Palos Hills Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois. As experienced legal professionals in this industry, we provide comprehensive insights on various incidents which can lead one to seek our services: one of these key areas is Dog Bite Injuries. The complexity of the laws around dog bite injuries may seem daunting for many; however, let our team of experts unravel the details of such cases to guide you seamlessly through your legal journey.

In Illinois, a dog owner is held accountable if their dog attacks or injures another person without provocation. Whether it occurs at public places or private property (granted the victim was there legally), victims are entitled to demand compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages due to incapacitation and also for emotional distress faced during the recovery period.

The nature and extent of damages from dog bites vary greatly – ranging from minor superficial scratches that might need minimal medical attention up to severe injuries causing permanent disfigurement or disabilities necessitating extensive treatments and surgeries. Sometimes dreadful events leading to fatal outcomes are not unheard-of either.

Major points covered under Illinois’ Dog Bite Statute include:

• A ‘strict liability’ outlook – meaning victims do not need to prove that the animal had previous vicious behavior or propensity.

• An aggressive act is not limited strictly to biting but covers other actions as well like lunging forward forcefully such that it knocks over an individual causing injuries.

• If any teasing, tormenting or physical abuse towards the dog by any person acted as a trigger inducing aggression then owner shall not be liable.

For victims navigating through trauma on top of dealing with complex insurance claims and confusing legal procedures can be extremely exhausting both physically and mentally. This overwhelming situation calls wisely for professional representation who ensures maximum claim settlement while you focus on recuperating peacefully each day.

Carlson Bier rises as your trusted partner during these trying times taking care effectively all intricate aspects entailed thereby facilitating fairest compensations with stringent accountability. We evaluate thoroughly the seriousness of your injuries, the circumstances surrounding the dog bite incident, and work relentlessly to substantiate your claims.

Our empathetic approach underlines our aspiration to bring a sense of reassurance to you, evidencing every step in meeting justice and restoration of normalcy post-distressing experiences. With accomplished personnel, we recognize the eminence of understanding our clients’ situation fully before delivering tailored solutions precisely matching their requirements thereby making experience with us seamless.

Our reputation builds on consistent delivery in defending rights diligently ensuring necessary compensations are recovered without fail. Your trust empowers us in responsively navigating legal framework leveraging our specialized knowledge giving an edge over adversaries ultimately reflecting positively through outcomes accruing significant value for we believe justice delayed is indeed justice denied.

To learn more about dog bite injury lawsuits or if there lurks any questions bothering you regarding personal injury law don’t hesitate reaching out to Carlson Bier where expert guidance awaits addressing all your inquiries genuinely making legal troubles less hassle adding genuine value wishing only fair resolution for dragging dilemmas.

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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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Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing adept legal help for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Damages

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure fair payout for damages and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Incident

Extending expert legal support for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Damage

Specializing in representing victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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