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In the aftermath of a traumatic dog bite injury, finding accomplished legal counsel is paramount. Carlson Bier, serving victims throughout Illinois including South Chicago, offers second-to-none expertise in this specific area of personal injury law. With an exceptional track record for achieving favorable outcomes swiftly and effectively, their dedication to clients’ well-being is uncompromising. Besides assisting with immediate legal complexities arising from such injurious situations, they continue supporting until you are on firm footing again health-wise and financially— ensuring recompense covers all medical bills and emotional trauma related damages. Furthermore as every case has its unique features so does Carlson Bier’s approach which amplifies success likelihood; leveraging meticulous investigation tactics to reconstruct incident circumstances for undeniable proof establishment against liable party(s). Embarking on pursuing justice with Carlson Bier sends a clear message—you aren’t alone but have top-flight professional ally steadfast through your recovery journey towards successful resolution.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in South Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a qualified team of experienced and dedicated personal injury attorneys, based in Illinois, specializing in various types of injury cases. A particular area of our expertise lies within the realm of Dog Bite Injuries. If you or your loved ones have regrettably been on the receiving end of a dog bite injury, it is important to know that there are legal options available to cover medical expenses and related damages incurred.

Dog bites can lead not only to physical harm such as puncture wounds, infections, fractured bones but also psychological trauma. It’s critical to obtain immediate medical attention following a dog bite event as potential complications like rabies or tetanus can arise if untreated.

• Immediate Medical Attention: Tops our list for its vital importance in reducing adverse impacts.

• Reporting Incident To Local Animal Control Authority: This initiates an investigation into the incident and keeps track of negligent pet owners.

• Gathering Information About the Dog Owner And Witnesses: Helps build solid ground for any potentially necessary legal proceedings.

Despite common misconceptions, dog bite legal matters extend far beyond merely aggressive breeds or stray dogs. There exist laws holding dog owners liable regardless of their pet’s prior record if their negligence leads to another person being injured. In Illinois under The Animals Running Act (510 ILCS 5/16), an owner is liable for damages inflicted by his/her animal not confined within property limits causing bodily injuries to another individual.

Carlson Bier has successfully championed numerous clients seeking rightful compensation from negligent dog owners ensuring they don’t bear unnecessary financial burdens after experiencing traumatic incidents.

Our approach ensures:

• Rigorous Case Examination: Every intricate detail pertaining to your case would be meticulously scrutinized aiding structuring comprehensive strategy combating potential opposition claims.

• Dedicated Legal Assistance: At each step along litigation ladder helping ensure favorable outcome with minimal stress on your part.

• Thorough Damage Assessment: We undertake diligence in estimating total damage including immediate health cost, future therapy/rehabilitation costs, lost wages or earning potential ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.

We adopt a succinct strategy focusing on commonly overlooked aspects including violation of local leash laws, negligence in restraining and supervising dogs along with other contributing factors.

Appealing to Insurance Companies for rightful coverage might turn out to be convoluted task often met with resistance. Insurance companies usually attempt limiting compensation amount to as little as possible attributing biases towards ‘provocation’ from the victim’s side or stating ‘owner unawareness’ about dog’s aggressive nature. This is when you need an experienced attorney by your side who can combat these challenges and present a compelling case that ensures just compensation extricated from at-fault entities.

Our distinguished team at Carlson Bier will do their utmost to ensure that justice is served while making sure the process remains stress-free for you so you can focus your energies on recovery and recuperation.

Choosing Carlson Bier law firm comes with its own set of advantages:

• Rich Experience: With numerous positive verdicts secured for dog bite injury victims.

• No Fee Until We Win: Simply put, if we don’t win your case, our services are free of charge.

• Proven Track Record: Trusted by countless clients entrusting their legal battles enabling us staying committed towards ensuring justice upholding highest ethical standards.

We understand that navigating through complex personal injury legalities gets overwhelming if managed single-handedly – but rest assured we have got you covered every step along! Our resourceful team equipped with extensive knowledge focused on specifics pertaining to Dog Bite Injury cases would fight tooth and nail holding negligent individuals accountable aiding justified recompense reflecting severity of your physical injuries psychological trauma financial distress experienced as consequence thereof.

Illuminate potential worth of your claim by clicking below whereupon our proficient team stands ready translating intricate legal maze into understandable roadmap guiding diligent pursuit towards getting what duly owed post misfortunate incident involving canine attack. Call upon expertise of Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys and watch us indispensably decode the complexities, fight your battle and help secure justice that you rightly deserve.

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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 South Chicago

Cycling Mishaps

Focused on legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Extending adept legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing specialist legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Injuries

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing expert legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on supporting victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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