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Suffering from dog bite injuries? Consider the law firm of Carlson Bier, your trusted ally in pursuing justice and rightful claims. With proven expertise on dog bite injury cases across Illinois state, we are committed to easing your legal burden while you focus on recovery. Even if your incident occurred here in Round Lake Beach or elsewhere within our service areas, rest assured that our seasoned attorneys will guide and support you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on in-depth understanding of this complex area of law and delivering personalized representation with utmost professionalism. Our team carefully reviews each case detail down to its merits ground for a comprehensive legal strategy; aiming not just for compensation but for securing an environment where such accidents can be minimally possible moving forward bringing peace back into communities like Round Lake Beach. Yes, incidents can occur anywhere yet it takes much know how to approach its resolution – trust only Carlson Bier – best consideration when needing a dedicated Dog Bite Injuries attorney.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Round Lake Beach Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to advocating for the injured. As a premier law firm based in Illinois, we specialize in various realms of personal injury laws including dog bite injuries. We understand that such incidents can often lead to physical and emotional distress thus, our expert attorneys dedicate their time and efforts to ensure you receive comprehensive legal support.

Dog bites can lead to several complications varying from skin lacerations and fractures to serious infections like rabies or tetanus. Quite often it leads not only to physical sufferings but can severely affect mental health leading someone towards anxiety disorders or fear responses. It’s crucial to comprehend that under the Illinois Animal Control Act, the owner can be held responsible if their pet attacks without provocation while out of their property.

The immediate steps after a dog bite are pivotal:

– Seek immediate medical attention even if the wounds seem minor.

– Document your injuries through pictures which might be helpful for your case.

– File an official report with local animal control authorities.

– Garner witness accounts if any, as these could strength your testimony.

– Avoid engaging directly with the dog owner regarding legal responsibilities; it may complicate things later on.

Knowing how the Illinois Law functions in regards to dog bites proves advantageous when filing a claim:

• The defendant owes the plaintiff a duty of care: As per this principle, all pet owners must ensure that their animals don’t pose any threat or harm others.

• Breach of duty of care: In legal terms, this signifies any actions (or lack thereof) taken by a reasonable person wouldn’t have led to injury or harm.

• Proximate cause: If one can prove ‘but-for causation’, i.e., but for action/inaction from defendant’s end injuries wouldn’t have taken place

• Actual damages: Proof is needed that some kind of monetary loss has occurred due too medical expenses or lost earnings etc., owing to the injury.

At Carlson Bier, we don’t shy away from going above and beyond for our clients. Our attorneys will assist you in gathering all essential medical documents, police reports, witness statements and other necessary evidences which are pivotal in developing a compelling case. They take time in negotiating with insurance companies because rushing into settlements can lower your claim substantially.

We have successfully represented numerous dog bite victims ensuring they receive fair compensation that accounts for:

– Medical bills including future care requirements

– Lost wages due to absence from work during recovery

– Paid or non-paid assistance required during recovery period

– Pain and suffering both physically and emotionally

Being attacked by a dog can be an overwhelmingly traumatic experience. It can cause significant physical harm along with psychological distress. However, know that you’re not alone; At Carlson Bier, we understand your pain and are well-equipped to would support you throughout this journey ensuring justice is served.

Finding out how much your case could potentially be worth is crucial at such junctures when laws might seem like a maze. We cordially invite you to click on the button below, not only do we strive to offer maximum value but also find dedicated representation resiliently advocating for your rights. Guaranteeing comprehensive guidance every step of the way serves as our primary mission here at Carlson Bier.

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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 Round Lake Beach

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Providing professional legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, extending adept legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents receive just recompense for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Incident

Offering specialist legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Building Collisions

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in delivering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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