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Turn to Carlson Bier, a dedicated group of seasoned attorneys specializing in Dog Bite Injuries. Based out of Illinois, we have the professional acumen and legal expertise necessary to handle these unique cases with finesse and precision, even as far away as Portland. Our team understands the traumatic experience of dog bite incidents and is committed to providing clients with compassionate representation while tenaciously fighting for rightful compensation. We work methodically through each case’s intricate details to ensure every fact is unearthed – bolstering your chances at success during litigation proceedings or insurance negotiations. Trust Carlson Bier’s invaluable knowledge within personal injury law realm that aptly equips us in dealing vigorously against any defendant owing up for their negligent actions resulting in dog bite injuries. Opt for our service not just because we’re adept but also empathetic—aware that victims require more than legal counseling—they need a strong advocate by their side amidst such distressing times! For utmost professionalism blended into human compassion whilst undergoing distressful circumstances surrounding Dog Bite Injuries- go ahead; choose Carlson Bier today!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Portland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the traumatic effect a dog bite injury can have on an individual and provide experienced legal representation centered around personal injuries, specifically dog bites in Illinois. Being attacked by a dog germane to physical harm is immensely challenging for the victim but also brings along emotional turmoil that may last far longer than you anticipate. The medical implications of these incidents are often severe, leading to extensive treatments or even surgery.

Dog-bite laws in Illinois state that the responsibility for damages lies with the owner if their pet attacks another person without provocation. Therefore, it’s essential to remember that victims don’t need to prove negligence—an unusual aspect distinct from other personal injury cases. As your committed legal advocate at Carlson Bier, we’ll ensure that the profound impacts, including physical rehabilitation costs and mental health recovery fees resulting from your incident, are fairly considered as part of your compensation claim.

Here are some key things worth considering when dealing with a dog bite case:

• Document Every Detail: Your memory of events can get cloudy over time; hence meticulous documentation right after the event is crucial. Visual evidence like photographs and independent testimonies serve as substantial proof.

• Medical Evaluation is Crucial: Even if you perceive minor scrapes or wounds post-incident; getting medically evaluated immediately helps ascertain potential underlying unseen injuries which might culminate into bigger problems in future.

• Reporting Incidents Helps Establish Patterns: Not only does this aid the authorities identifying frequently reported dangerous pets but also helps legislative bodies improve regulations surrounding public safety.

Choosing appropriate legal representation holds paramount importance in bringing a personal injury lawsuit forward—especially one linked to dog bites given their unique nuances within Illinois law. Our team of attorneys at Carlson Bier specialize in personal injury claims involving animal attacks and have accumulated years of experience navigating its intricate corners.

We at Carlson Bier Consortium strive not just towards recovering financial losses you’ve suffered but also work tirelessly so that perpetrators understand their actions’ full penalties. We stringently believe in the power of robust legal action as a deterrent against prospective violators and to facilitate victims being granted their deserved justice.

A dog bite incident is more than just a physical injury—it can lead to extensive medical treatments, psychological trauma, loss of work hours, therapy costs, not mentioning the emotional distress bestowed upon your loved ones who share in your suffering. While compensation cannot erase the traumatic event, it provides financial stability and recognition of pain endured due to another’s negligence.

In the light of these challenges arising from a dog bite injury, partnering with Carlson Bier for compassionate yet decisive representation promises you diligent advocacy that places your welfare at its core. Our personal approach ensures we completely understand what you’ve been through— our endeavor imbibes standing with you every step along this journey offering knowledgeable guidance illuminatingly.

We warmly invite you to click on the button below because we genuinely believe discovering the potential worth of your case is an essential first step towards empowerment during such testing situations. Do remember that we’re committed members of your community right here in Illinois; hence rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier will actuate unwaveringly dedicated professional expertise centered around securing fair recovery on account delving loyally into intricate idiosyncrasies emerging from Illinois’ specific personal-injury paradigm focused comprehensively on dog bites.

Pride permeates our ethos—we revel in advocating effectively for rightful recompense owed to individuals impacted by negligent parties fostering menace disorientingly astray boundel encompassing civil comportment solicitously encouraged towards animals ensuring peaceful cohabitation consistently appreciable within shared communal spaces spanning our beloved state of Illinois. Don’t wait any longer; discover the real worth residing untapped within your unsettled claim today!

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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 Portland

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering skilled legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

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

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

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

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Crash

Ensuring professional legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to offering professional legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Committed to assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

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