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If you’ve suffered a dog bite injury in Round Lake Park, trust the expertise of Carlson Bier to represent your case with dedication and proficiency. As renowned personal injury attorneys operating out of Illinois, we specialize in cases pertaining to Dog Bite Injuries. Our professional team exhibits exemplary skills while sensitively handling each case, comprehending the grave emotional and physical turmoil such injuries can cause. Each client avails personalized guidance throughout the process, ensured by our committed team who prioritize your interests above everything else. Our years of experience coupled with success commendably positions us as trusted advisors for those suffering from dog-related incidents within Illinois state lines. At Carlson Bier, we pledge to vigorously defend your rights whilst ensuring maximum compensation recovery from relevant parties involved in the occurrence of these unanticipated events – all according to the laws and jurisdiction rules within Illinois premises only. Choose Carlson Bier for all legal inquiries related to Dog Bite Injuries; let us serve you with an unrivaled level of representation and commitment.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Round Lake Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the traumatic impact a dog bite injury can have on your life. In Illinois, it is estimated that thousands of dog bites occur each year, and like you, many of these victims may not be fully aware of their rights and available recourse in the face of such an incident. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our mission is to assist you throughout this challenging period.

Dog bites can result in serious injuries; ranging from minor wounds to severe trauma, disfigurement or even death. They involve not only physical but also emotional distress as they may lead to lifelong fears and psychological torment that extends well beyond the physical wound. Beyond the medical bills for immediate treatment, numerous other costs need to be taken into account when assessing the total damages related to a dog bite injury like:

• Long-term medical care if needed

• Lost wages due interference with work

• Rehabilitation therapies

• Psychotherapy or counselling sessions

In Illinois, strict liability laws regarding pet ownership hold owners accountable for their animal’s actions irrespective of whether they were previously considered dangerous or violent – an important point victims often overlook while dealing with insurance claims and potential lawsuits.

If you’ve been attacked by a dog, here are some critical steps you should take immediately:

• Seek prompt medical attention: Even small puncture wounds can invite infection risk.

• Report the incident: Inform local law enforcement or animal control agency about it providing all necessary details.

• Document everything: This includes photographs of injuries before starting any treatment also collect information relating to owner’s name, address etc.

• Choose legal counsel wisely: Engage with personal injury lawyers familiarized with Dog Bite laws specifically – like us at Carlson Bier.

Our philosophy at Carlson Bier emphasizes empathy towards our clients’ plight combined with a relentless pursuit for justice on their behalf. We endeavor to ensure our clients receive full compensation for both tangible losses (like medical expenses)and intangible effects (like pain and anguish). We engage with insurance companies, skillfully navigating through their complex procedures and resistances, striving towards a fair settlement. However, if the need arises, we are fully prepared for trial battles in pursuit of our clients’ best interests.

Let’s talk about your legal rights as a dog bite victim. Under Illinois law, dog owners are obligated to maintain control over their animals at all times. If their negligence has led to you being bitten then they may be held accountable by the court which can award you monetary compensation;

• Depending on the severity of your injury

• Loss of earnings due to incapacitation or trauma treatment

• Any other related out-of-pocket expenses

Claiming this amount becomes much simpler when knowledgeable attorneys like Carlson Bier stand by your side guiding through every step of this process while protecting your interest vigilantly against any adversarial move.

Remember – You’re not alone in this fight and seeking rightful compensation isn’t indicative of anything negative but rather is enforcing accountability for a traumatic event that has occurred to you due to someone else’s neglectful behavior. Let us use our knowledge, experience, and skilled tactics towards asserting your legal right optimally.

Why wait? The sooner we begin investigating the case, gathering evidence, deciphering complexities relating to specific city ordinances regarding animal attacks- better chances we have persuading opposing parties or influencing judgment favorably aligned with your interests.

Click on the button below now without any obligation – see how valuable partnering with experienced personal injury lawyer from Carlson Bier for pursuing justice regarding Dog Bite Injury claim can be in unlocking potential avenues leading towards comprehensive relief during these distressful times.

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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 Park

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering expert legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Offering specialist legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents gain appropriate payout for injuries and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Mishap

Delivering expert legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering dedicated legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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