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Victims of dog bite injuries require dedicated assistance, and Carlson Bier has time-tested expertise to confidently navigate these challenging cases. Recognized for our commitment to such victims in Paxton, we focus tirelessly on defending your rights while seeking the maximum compensation you deserve. Accuracy in establishing fault, counseling through medical aftermaths and negotiating insurance claims form an integral part of our comprehensive legal services. Our knowledge extends beyond the rudimentary understanding of dog behavior; it delves into intricate Illinois state-specific statutes governing Dog Bite Injuries law and ordinance liability. Partnering with us ensures a robust defense strategy backed by decades-long experience which clarifies case complexities while upholding clients’ interest resolutely. Undeniably passionate about their work, Carlson Bier lawyers stand unmatched at litigating personal injury cases including dog bites that could leave emotional or physical scars impacting livelihoods fundamentally. We strive for justice because every client matters to us profoundly; hence we offer unparalleled legal counsel when it comes to confronting any situation involving a dog bite injury.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Paxton Illinois

As one of Illinois’ most reputable personal injury law firms, Carlson Bier wants you to understand everything about dog bite injuries. This issue is more prevalent than most people imagine and can cause significant physical and emotional trauma. It’s essential for everyone to know their rights, what to do if a dog bite occurs, and how an experienced personal injury lawyer can make all the difference.

Dog bites happen more frequently than we think. In fact, each year, millions of Americans are bitten by dogs. These incidents result in thousands needing medical attention for severe injuries that encompass not only physical harm but also emotional distress.

At Carlson Bier, our team of expert attorneys deal with dog bite cases regularly and has developed an acute understanding of these unique claims over time. Some key details worth noting include:

• One should report a dog bite incident immediately when it happens,

• You may require photographs as part of evidence collection,

• Medical visits are critical as they support your claim regarding the severity and extent of your injuries,

• Anticipate possible defense strategies from the other party’s attorney or insurance company.

For anyone who suffers a dog bite injury, there are specific steps recommended following the event promptly escalating your case against a negligent owner effectively: seek immediate medical treatment; take photographs of wounds before treatment; file a dog bite report with local city or county authorities; keep records of doctor visits including medication prescribed and retain any damaged clothing or property.

The legal aspects surrounding liability in dog bites makes these cases distinctively different from many typical personal injury claims. In Illinois specifically, The Animal Control Act holds the animal owner strictly liable for any harm caused by their pet ‘s attack provided the victim was peaceably conducting himself in a place he may lawfully be. This implies that negligence on the part optical dog owner need not be proved – unlike common requirements in other kinds of personal injury cases.

Our team at Carlson Bier understands this specificity thoroughly having navigated numerous clients through intricacies of dog bite laws. We have successfully helped victims receive compensation for their injuries covering medical expenses, physical rehabilitation, psychological therapy along with compensating for lost wages and pain suffering.

When you choose Carlson Bier as your legal representation, you will be guided every step of the way by dedicated professionals who understand that no two cases are ever identical. As we work toward securing justice and adequate compensation on your behalf, our team ensures seamless communication and uncompromised support throughout the process.

Whether it was a trip to the emergency room or ongoing therapy is needed to overcome trauma; whether permanent scarring occurred or time missed at work impacted your finances—recognize that all these counts in calculating just restitution for a dog-bite injury claim.

It’s essential to have proficient legal expertise when facing such circumstances – not just any personal injury lawyer but one well-versed exclusively in Illinois laws pertaining to dog bite incidents. The seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier assertively represent numerous victims each year obtaining settlements that provide comprehensive protection against unforeseen financial burdens ensuing from such instances.

Navigating the aftermath of a traumatic dog-biting incident can feel daunting. While individuals focus on healing physically and emotionally, let us take on legal concerns professionally ensuring optimal results from your case. At Carlson Bier, your wellbeing is our priority, so you get back living normal life without having constant worry.

If you’ve been injured by a dog bite incident in Illinois, don’t suffer alone or bear unnecessary burdens. Trust the knowledge-backed abilities of experienced litigators at Carlson Bier designed specifically to help personal injury clients like yourself transition smoothly towards regaining control over their lives after an unfortunate event.

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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 Paxton

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending expert legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

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

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal support for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for damages and losses.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Incident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on offering dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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