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When facing the aftermath of a dog bite injury in Potomac, representation by an adept legal professional can make all the difference. Carlson Bier is renowned for their diligent advocacy and thorough understanding of personal injury law, making them your ideal choice for expert assistance. Equipped with extensive litigation experience, this firm delivers excellent results by relentlessly safeguarding victims’ rights. The attorneys at Carlson Bier possess an acute knowledge about Illinois’ strict liability law involving dog injuries; placing fault directly upon pet owners and saving you from proving negligence. This specific skill set serves to maximize possible compensation for pain endured, medical expenses or income loss due to recovery timeline. Understanding that each case holds unique circumstances and complexities is part of what sets their exceptional service apart from others – they commit to tirelessly fighting against insurance companies dismissing claims unjustly on behalf of clients. Simply put: if you need representation in a challenging dog-bite-injury situation around Potomac – trust only the best with Carlson Bier.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Potomac Illinois

When an incident involving a dog bite occurs, the experience is often harrowing and impactful for all parties involved. It is essential to understand your rights in such circumstances and how you can receive just compensation for any damages incurred. At Carlson Bier, our Illinois-based personal injury attorneys are proficient in navigating the complexities of cases associated with dog bite injuries. We bring extensive legal expertise to bear on every case we handle.

Dog bites can lead to significant short-term or long-term physical pain, psychological trauma, lost wages due to medical leave, not forgetting hefty medical bills. These costs should not be borne solely by victims under Illinois law. Victims have legal rights to hold accountable those persons or entities responsible.

A few critical facts about Illinois’s dog bite laws include:

– Strict liability: Under Section 16 of the state’s Animal Control Act, if a dog or other animal attacks without provocation while outside its owner’s property, the owner carries strict liability meaning they will be held accountable even when no direct negligence can be proven.

– Time limits: The statute of limitations in Illinois sets a period of two years within which one must file a lawsuit after suffering a dog bite injury.

– Comparative Fault: In certain instances where it appears that both parties share fault (i.e., victim was teasing or tormenting the animal before being bitten), comparative fault rules come into play.

A successful claim demands careful investigation and compelling representation which Carlson Bier passionately offers as expert advocates for individuals impacted by dog bite injuries across Illinois. Our dedicated team understands each unique facet entailed in presenting a formidable case, comprising sufficient evidence collection, accurate interpretation of statutes applicable and adept negotiation skills for maximal monetary redress.

We believe fervently that our clients deserve committed legal counsel who genuinely cares about their wellbeing. Our commitment causes us to painstakingly build solid cases focused on securing maximum restitution for your distresses inclusive but not limited to rehabilitation expenses covering physiotherapy or counseling, lost remuneration especially for those who cannot resume work promptly and any disfigurement that requires plastic surgery or leaves permanent scars.

Speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney is crucial after a dog bite incident has occurred. The Carlson Bier team is readily available to provide counsel on the next steps and assess potential compensation entitled to you in accordance with Illinois state law.

In handling over hundreds of cases involving dog bite injuries, our expert understanding of applicable laws coupled with our commitment to securing justice for you ensures we can offer unparalleled services in aiding your recovery process. We believe fervently in providing comprehensive legal advice tailored towards offering help to all individuals impacted by such unfortunate incidents – giving them hope where they might only see despair.

We understand it might be overwhelming moving forward, but victim rights must be upheld even considering the emotional turmoil resulting from these accidents. You do not have to face this dire situation alone- Carlson Bier lawyers are here as steadfast allies guiding within the labyrinthine judicial system while ensuring full faith representation aiming at achieving maximal redress for endured anguish.

To round up matters concerning your claim’s journey through the various stages requires assistance from experienced professionals deeply acquainted with the peculiarities presented by dog bite cases under Illinois judicature. Surely no one deserves being subjected unfairly in such times of disruption; allow dedicated personal injury attorneys of Carlson Bier make strides towards restoring equilibrium following such distressing occurrence.

Have you been subjected to a Dog bite incident? Perhaps it’s time to contemplate assessing what bespoke measures need enforcement procuring just recourse for suffered pain; thereby lifting undue burdens your shoulders carry currently. We implore you kindly evaluate possibilities presenting themselves: simply click on the button below; duly await prompt response confirming potential worthiness of your case—it could prove decidedly exhilarating discovering options laying ahead awaiting untangling evidently complicated issues involved! At Carlson Bier, rest assured we remain consistently dependable and effectively relentless: standing by your side clad in absolute solidarity!

Dog bite injuries need not wreak irremediable devastation upon victims or their dearest ones. Instead, competent legal support such as ours can usher in appreciable change: all geared towards optimally refreshing your life’s onward trajectory. Click below to find out how much your case could yield, thereby initiating first decisive steps towards better tonality for subsequent chapters of your life’s narrative!

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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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Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering skilled legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering professional legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Slip Mishaps

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for harms and damages.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Extending adept legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in offering dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in supporting victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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