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Having endured a dog bite injury is distressing, and the task of finding appropriate legal counsel shouldn’t add to your pain. The attorneys at Carlson Bier stand as beacons of formidable advocacy for victims with meticulous approaches in handling Dog Bite Injuries cases within Illinois. Our esteemed group stands apart due to our untiring dedication to those we represent, bolstered by vast collective experience in this arena that equips us to navigate these situations competently and efficiently. We understand that each case holds unique complexities – which is why you deserve more than cookie-cutter legal services when grappling with your predicament; rather, the mindful tailor-designed strategies incorporating nuances specific to your incident we proffer at Carlson Bier solidify our reputation as trusted advocates you can rely on. Honoring victims’ rights isn’t merely an obligation but also a driving mission passionately pursued by every member of our team day-in-day-out regardless of where duty beckons across Illinois – including Lovington’s courts; it’s about asserting justice where there’s been unintended harm.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Lovington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that pursuing a personal injury lawsuit due to a dog bite incident can feel overwhelming. The physical and emotional trauma from such an event is more than enough for anyone to bear without the added worry of legal intricacies.

In Illinois, where we are based, dog owners bear strict liability for injuries inflicted by their pets. This means that if you’ve suffered from dog bite injuries, you have clear legal recourse to obtain compensation for medical expenses and other damages associated with your ordeal. However, it’s important to understand some key aspects of Illinois’ Animal Control Act:

• Strict Liability: In most cases, whether or not the owner was aware of the dog’s viciousness prior is irrelevant.

• Unprovoked Attack: You need to prove that you did nothing provocative which might have led to the canine attack.

• Public Place/Lawfully On Private Property: It must be proven that at the time of attack you were lawfully present at a public place or on private property.

The exact severity and repercussions of a dog bite injury give way to various types of damages in an injury claim including Medical Bills incurred in treating wounds (including infection), Loss Of Earnings due to missed work or reduced earning capacity because of lasting disability brought upon by the incident; Physical Pain & Suffering; Emotional distress related specifically with fear or anxiety post-incident alongside cost incurred for psychological counselling; disfigurement or physical impairment leading long term suffering necessitating Cosmetic Surgery/Scar Revision surgeries can also be sought remuneration for.

Navigating through this legal terrain requires exhaustive understanding and experience — traits characteristic of us here at Carlson Bier. Our team excels in unraveling complicated case details and processing them into coherent arguments aimed towards prompt yet comprehensive resolution. We strive hard to ensure maximum possible recovery so you can focus on recuperation while we handle all legal hassle associated.

We stand out with our rooted belief in personalized attention. According importance to individual case background than a one-size-fits-all approach, we proceed with meticulous preparation for every litigation – reviewing medical reports, consulting with physicians and understanding/watching out for typical insurance company tactics also form an integral part of our modus operandi.

Don’t let your injuries dictate your life. It’s time to take back control. Below you will find a button that will lead you to understand the worth of your claim. We encourage you to take this step forward towards justice and healing – Click on it, make use of our years of expertise and pursue reimbursement rightfully owed to you for enduring unnecessary distress caused by a dog bite injury.

Be assured that we at Carlson Bier are proud bearers of unwavering dedication and perseverance in fighting your legal battle ensuring it reaches fruition.

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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 Lovington

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending adept legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing specialist legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Tumble Occurrences

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Focused on helping victims of car accidents obtain just recompense for injuries and damages.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Incident

Delivering adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Building Accidents

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Focused on offering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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