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When facing dog bite injuries in Bloomington, choosing competent representation is paramount. Trust Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury lawyer group dedicated to defending victims of such incidents. Our team boasts years of successful experience handling dog bite cases and advocating for clients’ rights tirelessly. We understand the physical pain, emotional distress, expensive medical bills, missed work time associated with these traumatic instances and fight tenaciously to ensure you receive just compensation. As adept negotiators and trial attorneys well-versed in Illinois’ personal injury law specifics related to animal attacks, we commit ourselves fully to getting positive outcomes for our clients at all times – be it settlement agreements or courtroom victories if necessary. Moreover, tailored client services have always been our core strength; each case taken up by Carlson Bier receives undivided attention from seasoned lawyers who dedicate their expertise toward your unique situation’s best possible resolution. For exceptional legal support on dog bite injuries issues locate no further than Carlson Bier – your reliable partner in achieving justice.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Bloomington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal guidance to individuals suffering from personal injury, specifically dog bite injuries. We are based in Illinois and are well-versed with the intricate complexities of personal injury law that governs this state. Our team of dedicated attorneys is relentless when it comes to upholding our clients’ rights for compensation resulting from dog bite-related mishaps.

Dog bite incidents can result in severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, not forgetting the significant medical expenses that come along with them. Complications might include lasting scars, infection, disfigurement or even permanent disability. Furthermore, victims often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following an attack. All these create a huge dent both on your finances and mental health.

• Physical Harm: Dog bites can lead to severe skin damage requiring stitches, cosmetic surgery or nerve reconstruction.

• Infection: Bacteria in a dog’s mouth may cause serious infections like rabies.

• Emotional Stress: Psychological affliction is common among victims causing sleep disorders or fear of dogs even long after the incident.

• Monetary Losses: This totals both past and future costs if regular treatment or therapy are necessary.

Illinois follows a ‘strict liability rule’ concerning such animal attacks where owners will be held accountable for any harm their pets cause provided the victim was peaceably conducting themselves in a location they were legally allowed to be at the time of said event. They will thus be faced with paying full damages irrespective if their pet had never shown prior tendency for aggression.

Yet numerous challenges still exist while pursuing claims related to dog bites as varying laws apply depending on type and level of injury, animal breed involved as well as registered owner’s insurance policy clauses – factors contributing towards complexity surrounding these cases making it vital for you consult reliable professionals steeped within this field only further emphasizing why choosing Carlson Bier would prove beneficial for you!

Our lawyers possess substantial experience successfully representing clients who’ve become victims of a dog bite, ensuring adequate compensation for incurred medical bills, wage losses during recovery time and even distress caused by the ordeal. We delically navigate those legal complexities while you focus entirely on your healing.

We understand that each case possesses its own unique factors. Contrary to popular belief, these claims aren’t just restricted within victims who’ve suffered severe physical injury from an attack. Few people actually realize they can also claim damages in instances where fear induced by an imminent threat of being bitten results in harmful consequences such as falls leading to injury or any other form of mental anguish.

Additionally, we assist you with understanding Illinois statutes regarding respective deadlines known commonly as Statutes of Limitations that direct when exactly one must file their lawsuit following a bite incident. Overlooking this detail might risk losing out claiming rightful compensation which is why our lawyers ensure you’re well aware about relevant legal specifics related to your situation leaving absolutely no room for missing out due to ignorance or delay.

Carlson Bier encapsulates everything an exceptional personal injury law firm should be: knowledgeable, empathetic and persistent – relentlessly advocating for you until justice has been served!

Explore here further details about how we can assist making your journey towards rightful compensation smoother including free consultations along with contingency fee basis services meaning we don’t charge anything unless obtaining winning verdicts/settlements on your behalf!

If you’ve have been unfortunate enough enduring trauma resulting from a dog attack then it’s highly essential not waiving off pursuing required justice considering longer-lasting implications such incidents could potentially inflict upon your life irrespective magnitude initially appears seeming but remember actual worth may substantially exceed perceived estimation hence encourage exploring how much truly deserved reparations might mount up equating possibly far more than merely covering immediate cost involving medical treatment alone… so click the button below now discovering exact value attached against injury experienced by yourself unknowingly due to someone else’s negligence.

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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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Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving specialist legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Extending experienced legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Accidents

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents obtain fair payout for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Incident

Offering expert legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Building Collisions

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in extending dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Expert in advocating for clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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