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Experiencing a dog bite injury can be a traumatic and financially straining event. When you find yourself in such unfortunate circumstances, the Carlson Bier law group is your best ally. Noted for our extensive expertise in personal injury cases, particularly dog bite injuries, we work relentlessly to ensure your rights are upheld and seek fair compensation on your behalf. We take pride in our accomplished lawyers armed with formidable skills and an impressive track record of successful settlements for victims within Bethalto’s vicinity. Our mastery of Illinois state laws gives us an edge; we comprehend nuances that others may overlook, ensuring we explore all possible channels for claiming damages incurred due to a dog bite incident. While being accessible to counsel you at every step throughout the legal journey involving medical costs or emotional trauma claims against negligent pet owners or insurance companies that had failed their duties rightfully toward you- remember Carlson Bier as your excellent resource. Trust us, because YOUR justice is OUR mission!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Bethalto Illinois

The kind and professional attorneys at Carlson Bier in Illinois understand the physical pain and emotional distress that can stem from a dog bite injury. As your trusted advocate, this competent team of personal injury lawyers specializes in handling complex litigation involving dog bite cases. Our focus is on ensuring that you get proper compensation for medical expenses, trauma endured, lost income opportunities, and other tangible losses. With significant experience and proficiency in executing the laws of Illinois to your advantage, we dedicate ourselves to securing the justice you rightfully deserve.

Dog bite injuries are far from minor incidents; they frequently result in serious medical complications like infection, nerve damage, scarring or disfigurement. Oftentimes, victims suffer from psychological effects such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, impacting their overall quality of life enormously. It’s important to remember amidst dealing with these dire consequences that legal options are available for victims of dog bites under specific circumstances.

A highlight of key considerations of Dog Bite Law includes:

– The liability typically falls on the owner if their dog causes an unprovoked attack resulting in injury.

– A knowledgeable attorney familiar with local legislation can interpret the Dog Owner’s Liability Act (510 ILCS 5/16) within an Illinois context for clear understanding.

– Filing a lawsuit should ideally occur within two years from when the incident occurred according to the statute limitations.

If meticulous attention isn’t given at every stage in your case by well-trained professionals who are adept at navigating legal complexities around animal attacks specifically centered around Illinois law; you may not receive full restitution due to loopholes insurance companies frequently use. At Carlson Bier we continue working towards improving our strategies so acquiring maximum recovery becomes less daunting.

Knowledge is power – it’s what fuels our drive at Carlson Bier to deliver value-packed resources on pet-related laws so that informed decisions about next steps can be made confidently after sustaining a dog bite injury. We take pride in being custodians of your justice through transparent communication and ethical practice.

Dealing with dog bite injuries can be emotionally draining, physically painful, and legally complex. You need an attorney who is compassionate yet aggressive in their pursuit for just recompense. The qualified lawyers at Carlson Bier possess sophisticated understanding of Illinois’ state laws relating to pet-owner’s liability and civil litigation – making us the ideal choice from amidst any other personal injury lawyer in Illinois.

Myriad testimonials from satisfied clients are testimony to our commitment towards securing rightful compensation. Their words echo our relentless pursuit of justice irrespective of the complexity or severity involved within each case – giving you a peace of mind that we’re capable, prepared, reliable, and confident in every instance.

Putting yourself first after such an unfortunate incident should be your paramount concern; let us take on the intricate legal bindings so you can focus wholly on recovery. Carlson Bier stands staunchly besides you throughout this ordeal — navigating the journey from fact-finding to settlement negotiation all while meticulously tailoring strategies to ensure insurance companies fully compensate you based on specific merits pertaining to your situation.

Don’t let the aftermath of a dog bite incident overwhelm your life completely when there’s expert help readily available at Carlson Bier. Our skilled team not only manages lawsuits but also provides invaluable support during challenging times – keeping compassion at its core while exhibiting resilience against injustices caused by negligent parties.

Ready to take the next step towards securing some closure? It all begins with assessing how much your case could potentially yield in terms of financial maid-ensuring no stone remains unturned when it comes down evaluating all subjective factors contributing towards overall quantum calculation which would comprise medical fees, loss of income opportunities as well as pain and suffering among various other considerations.

Press onto ‘Get My Free Case Evaluation’ button featured below representative: these inquiries tie into Illinois law limitations (which bound strictly by certain period), meaning there’s no time like present get ball rolling towards your justice.

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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 Bethalto

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying adept legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending experienced legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

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

Tumble and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents receive just recompense for wounds and damages.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering adept legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Head Impairments

Specializing in extending expert legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Focused on supporting victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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