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Suffering from a dog bite injury can be traumatic and life-altering. Legal help is vital in ensuring you receive fair compensation, and Carlson Bier excels as advocates for victims of such injuries. Our experienced attorneys are well-acquainted with Illinois Dog Bite Law, understanding it’s complexities to secure the maximum possible benefit for our clients. We pride ourselves on personalized litigation strategies tailored for each unique case that comes our way, fighting diligently to protect your rights under the worst circumstances. Having served many Abingdon residents successfully over the years through courtroom litigation or negotiated settlements, we carry a reputation for being relentless and determined despite challenging cases that come our way. The strength of Carlson Bier lies in its team’s compassion mixed with unrivaled expertise—constantly working towards easing your pain by getting justice served right! Remember: when it comes to dog bite injuries legal representation; trust none other than Carlson Bier—where every client’s case is handled meticulously because we believe that everyone deserves justice.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Abingdon Illinois

Dog bites are not only traumatic experiences, but they can also lead to severe physical injuries and emotional trauma. At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating effects a dog bite injury can have on victims, which is why our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys offers expert legal services for those located in Illinois affected by such incidents.

The complex nature of cases involving dog bites requires a firm understanding of state statutes and local ordinances. Under Illinois law, the owner of the offending dog is held strictly liable; last year alone, insurance companies paid out approximately $70 million to those injured by dogs or other domestic animals within this jurisdiction. Our seasoned lawyers at Carlson Bier bring their comprehensive knowledge of these laws into full play when representing clients who’ve been bitten.

There is no denying that medical care cost linkages with dog bite injuries can be astronomical, often leading to exorbitant sums in medical bills and hospitalization costs linked directly to treatments like skin grafting procedures for severe bites or costly therapy sessions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Below are some key factors that one needs to consider after experiencing a dog bite:

• Medical Records: keep an extensive record of all your treatment processes. This will significantly assist in demonstrating the severity of your situation.

• Immediate Reporting: report your accident promptly to local animal control authorities.

• Legal Action: reach out immediately to experienced personal injury attorney(s) once you’ve sustained differing degrees of rehabilitation process discernable through visible wounds or psychological trauma persistent post-incident.

Our lawyers comprehend thoroughly how profoundly unsettling it’s dealing with aggressive behavior displayed by domesticated dogs resulting in subsequent visits post physician recommendations as well as associated psychological implications grown adults and offsprings alike unfortunately succumb.

Insurance companies often twist responsibility jargon applied within each context due to predatory inclinations protocol-wise trying intentionally or otherwise dump liability elsewhere against righteously intended victims who ultimately pay heavy compensation prices unseen tragically enough till one experiences first-hand post their trauma witnessing. Our lawyers relentlessly challenge this modus operandi shining a reckoning light on truth so remedial measures are rightfully meted compensating victims adequately for both physical and psychological injuries sustained tragically.

At Carlson Bier, we strive to protect you against manipulative insurance firms and ensure that the offending party is held accountable for their dog’s behavior, awarding you compensation merited by circumstances surrounding your ordeal.

Our ethos rings true to our commitment in guiding you step-by-step through the legal process, explaining each procedure in easy-to-understand language. Honoring transparency protocol-wise is our hallmark success-wise as we want clients discernibly comfortable while understanding how proceedings unfold typically towards achieving desired case resolution targeting deserved payouts recipients must be entitled plus fighting aggressively simultaneously against scrupulous insurance companies denying liability wrongfully or otherwise.

Let’s focus energy instead on stabilizing broken bravery shaken after traumatic incidents than engage questionable entities legally outmaneuvering victims towards corporate gains financially poo-pooing victim rights lawfully provided.

We encourage everyone who has been impacted by a dog bite incident to reach out to us at Carlson Bier. With our compassionate approach combined with our vast experience and knowledge of personal injury laws pertaining specifically to cases dealing primarily with domesticated animal aggression like unanticipated dog attacks etc., we stand ready providing exceptional advocacy aimed at securing justice tantamount appropriate indemnification under Illinois law effortlessly handled optimally.

Click the button below today and let Carlson Bier take away all uncertainties troubling making evident what your case is worth genuinely from perspective justified compensation required versus potential obligations incurred medically standing treatment fronts catering towards associated trauma residual aftermath incidents so designed putting back life control firmly whence momentarily it seemed lost forever post dog attack shockingly encountered unexpectedly.

Thus ensuring peace prevails reassuring psychologically disturbed individuals concerned maintaining sanity balancing family dynamics till normalcy resumes its rightful place once more! You aren’t alone; let us help fight for your rights as you focus on recovery. We are committed to getting the compensation you truly 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 Abingdon

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Supplying expert legal help for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering experienced legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Injuries

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents obtain just payout for wounds and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Collision

Extending experienced legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Accidents

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Expert in providing specialized legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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