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Suffering from a dog bite injury can be harrowing, and dealing with the resulting legal hassles alone might become overwhelming. Allow Carlson Bier to lighten your load and ensure you get the justice you deserve. Specialized in handling dog bite injuries, our team meticulously examines each case’s unique aspects, ensuring victims receive fair compensation for their pain, suffering or diminished quality of life caused by these unfortunate incidents.

Based in Illinois but serving clients virtually across different locales including Thornton; we have an exceptional track record fueled by relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of clients just like you. It’s more than winning cases–it’s about restoring dignity to those unjustly harmed.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier are professionally adept in navigating complex legal landscapes surrounding canine aggression-related incidents involving children to adults alike while providing compassionate support throughout this challenging time. Thereby making us your ideal choice when seeking representation for a dog bite injury claim without any geographic limitation affecting quality advocacy-understanding that it is indeed where agility meets ability.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Thornton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our personal injury attorneys prioritize dedicating time and resources to helping victims of various injuries reclaim their lives. We have a core focus on dog bite cases, drawing from years of experience and thorough knowledge of Illinois laws.

Dog bites pose a serious concern in the state of Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establish that nearly 4.7 million people suffer from dog bites annually across America, with the State of Illinois notably ranking high for these incidents. The aftermath can be traumatizing, leaving victims not only physically damaged but also psychologically scarred.

To fragment it further:

• Dog bites can lead to severe physical injuries: These may range from puncture wounds to nerve damage and in some tragic circumstances, causing fatal injuries.

• Psychological Trauma: Victims often grapple with fear or anxiety long after the incident. This may stem from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially among children who fall victim.

• Financial Burden: Medical bills for treatments such as rabies vaccination, reconstructive surgery can mount up rapidly alongside loss of wages during recovery periods.

Knowledge is power when dealing with dog bite incidents. Understanding the legal framework surrounding animal attacks could make all the difference in your case. In Illinois, under 510 ILCS 5/16 statute law (Animal Control Act) dog owners are held ‘strictly liable’ for any harm their pets cause unless you were provoking or trespassing their properties at the time of injury.

Working with an experienced attorney leverages effective navigation through complexities inherent in personal injury cases related to dog bites both within insurance companies negotiations and court proceedings if necessary so as to ensure rightful compensation proportionate to incurred damages is realized

As skilled personal injury attorneys based in Illinois we at Carlson Bier frequently represent dog bite victims against negligent pet owners ensuring enforcement of requisite liability leading to gaining rightful compensation claims covering; accrued medical expenses, future medical treatments expense forecasts due especially where ongoing recuperation procedures are involved generating potential long-term finance requirements, lost wages owing to forced work absence during recovery as well the pain and psychological suffering you endured.

Our battle-hardened negotiation tactics have seen many a dog bite victim fully compensated without having to go through the draining experience of court proceedings. However, we are never shy to shift gears and employ aggressive litigation if that’s what it takes for your rights to be upheld.

At Carlson Bier our duty is twofold: securing all deserved compensation for damages caused by irresponsible pet owners whilst ensuring victims acquiring empowerment via restoration of control over their lives post such unfortunate occurrences.

Explore more details on how much your case might amount in compensation. We provide an easy-to-use online tool designed with sophisticated algorithms nourished by vast professional experiences and comparable injury-specific databases enabling accurate computation of prospective compensation amounts reflective on particulars unique to each case scenario at hand.

Personal injury cases, especially ones involving dog bites can leave victims feeling distraught and overwhelmed. Rest assured, we’re here to alleviate this burden every step of the way by furnishing immediate medical attention referrals, managing communication with insurance companies on your behalf right up to successfully settling or litigating your claim while you focus solely on healing.

Don’t endure this process alone; lean on the expert team at Carlson Bier who understands intricacies attendant upon Illinois’ dog bite legal framework extensively. Get assistance refining clarity surrounding obligations incumbent upon a provoked or unprovoked status as per stipulations provided under 510 ILCS 5/16 statute law (Animal Control Act). Click on the button below today for further discussions centered towards understanding precise worth attributable in value applicable fundamental within uniquely different circumstances distinct to personal cases presented before us encapsulating realities encountered throughout singular instances revolving around dog bite injuries inflicted pre-appointment.

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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 Thornton

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing skilled legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Extending expert legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for harms and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Extending professional legal services for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in delivering expert legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in supporting persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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