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When experiencing the trauma of dog bite injuries, immediate legal counsel from a proficient and trusted firm like Carlson Bier can ensure your rights are safeguarded. Proudly serving communities throughout Illinois, our specialty in personal injury law includes expertise in handling canine-related incidents that lead to physical harm or emotional distress. Our succinct approach combines years of legal knowledge with compassion for each unique client’s situation. We understand how complex these cases can be – identifying owners, deciphering local animal control laws, and negotiating with insurance companies. Such complexity necessitates choosing an attorney well-versed in dog bite injuries law; thus making Carlson Bier the ideal choice in tackling these delicate matters expediently and effectively. By enabling us to take charge of your claims process following a harrowing incident involving a dog bite injury, we promise dedicated guidance every step of the way – ensuring you receive justified compensation for any associated pain or suffering endured within the jurisdiction supported by our experience-oriented services including Lake Petersburg.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lake Petersburg Illinois

If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, knowing your legal rights and the implications of such an injury is crucial. At Carlson Bier, we bring to bear our vast experience in dealing with personal injury law. Serving proudly across Illinois, we work meticulously to ensure justice for victims of dog bite injuries.

A dog bite can be far more damaging than most people realize. Beyond the immediate physical harm, these incidents often lead to serious infections, psychological trauma, and significant financial burdens from medical bills. In some severe cases, reconstructive surgery may be necessary, adding further distress to the victim’s plight. It’s worth noting that as per Illinois law (510 ILCS 5/16), a dog owner is liable for injuries their pet causes if the victim was peaceably conducting himself or herself in any place where he or she may lawfully be.

Understanding your legal protections against these damages is vital:

– The Illinois Animal Control Act holds owners strictly liable for any injuries caused by their dogs.

– Even if a dog never showed aggressive tendencies before the incident or the owner had no knowledge of them behaving aggressively doesn’t absolve him/her from responsibility.

– For liability to come into effect, proof that lack of provocation from the victim and they were legally allowed on the location when injured is necessary.

Carlson Bier understands just how traumatic these experiences can be and aims to shoulder your worries when navigating through this challenging time. We are adept at piecing together evidence; uncovering pertinent documents; negotiating with insurance companies; helping attain compensation for medical bills, wage loss due to healing duration; pain suffering endured etc., thereby ensuring a fair settlement.

Remember that each case varies depending on individual circumstances surrounding it – specific breed involved might impact severity of injury inflicted while various other factors like whether there were witnesses present etc., could influence proceedings’ outcome too. Rest assured knowing informed professionals at Carlson Bier are tirelessly working behind the scenes for your benefit.

Moreover, Illinois follows a statute of limitations for personal injury claims resulting from dog bites. You have only two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit against the dog’s owner under most circumstances. Missing this deadline might mean permanently losing your right to compensation, making legal assistance as expedient as calling the doctor in light of such injuries.

Our expert team at Carlson Bier is thoroughly familiarized with these complicated intricacies inherent in Illinois’ legal framework, hence suggesting timely yet decisive action can justifiably be viewed as imperative so do get in touch immediately post-incident assuring one doesn’t miss out on rightful claim due to legal technicalities or procedural delays. Overcoming any fear victims may carry and presenting them with favourable results is an objective we strive earnestly to fulfill.

Additionally, it’s important to maintain detailed records of all medical treatment received following the bite because they are pivotal not only medically speaking but legally too. These include reports about initial emergency care; follow-ups consultations undertaken; physical therapy if advised and medications prescribed etc., All will provide substantial legitimacy strengthening your case further with insurance companies who inherently act cautiously when scrutinizing said claims aiming towards mitigation ensuring minimal payouts possible.

Furthermore, while insurance often covers some costs associated with dog bite injuries, such coverage may fall short especially considering high healthcare expenses prevailing today. Hence procuring expert lawyers well versed playing hardball combating notorious stinginess exhibited by insurance providers is always advisable cementing maximum return against incurred losses.

A prompt consultation with knowledgeable attorneys like us at Carlson Bier ensures you’re protected along every step seeking deserved justice having experienced such an unfortunate event. Encourage yourself now click on our ‘Case Evaluation Button’ below getting instant access detailed breakdown comprehensively outlining what you rightly deserve amidst prevailing conditions established through stringent professional vetting guaranteeing fairness outright honesty throughout process truly demanding nothing less than that! So how much could your case potentially be worth? Take that crucial next step and find out today!

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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 Lake Petersburg

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying adept legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal services for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Slip & Fall Accidents

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents secure just recompense for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Incident

Providing adept legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Damages

Expert in extending professional legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Committed to defending victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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