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If you’ve suffered from a dog bite injury, it’s crucial that you align yourself with a legal team who provides effective representation. At Carlson Bier, our superior understanding in the field of personal injury law places us as trusted advisors for victims of dog bites. We’re proud to advocate for clients across several urban and suburban locales; one place we particularly offer support is Mount Morris community. Our professional acumen coupled with empathy assists clients in maneuvering through challenging times post-injury.

Our distinct skillset has positioned us as an ideal consideration when navigating complex Dog Bite Injuries cases – boasting vast experience handling such matters before numerous Illinois courts. Beyond achieving exceptional results, Carlson Bier surpasses client expectations by continuously providing strategic advice and comprehensive legal counsel related to their injuries.

The winning combination – impeccable track record and dedicated service makes Carlson Bier stand out among peers dealing with Dog Bite Injuries cases while striving to ensure justice served rightly, advocating fervently for your rightful compensation.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Mount Morris Illinois

In the realm of personal injury law, a remarkably commonly encountered issue is that of dog bite injuries. This specialized area of legal representation calls for seasoned expertise from a trustworthy source in order to adequately protect victims’ rights and secure just compensation. We’re Carlson Bier; our exceptional team of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys excels in managing cases involving dog bite injuries.

Dog bites can result in devastating physical and emotional damage requiring costly medical attention, therapy, surgeries, cosmetic treatments, as well as potentially causing psychological trauma and life-altering fear or anxiety issues. Consequently, if you’ve been bit by a dog, it is essential that you’re knowledgeable about your rights under Illinois law – not to mention hiring the right legal advocate to fight on your behalf.

• The Illinois Animal Control Act imposes strict liability upon dog owners for any injuries caused unless the victim provoked the animal or was illegally trespassing.

• Dog owners are liable even if they were not negligent or had no reason to believe their dogs were dangerous.

• Liability may be extended beyond the direct owner of the animal; landlords could potentially be held accountable if they knew about an aggressive tenant’s pet but did nothing to rectify the situation.

These pieces illustrate how complex navigating through such laws can become without appropriate support from experienced professionals like us here at Carlson Bier. Hence why we diligently work towards staying conversant with current legislation changes in addition ensuring complete client comprehension whenever encountering dense legal jargon-filled documents imperative in these proceedings.

When facing preventative measures against future occurrences as well as recovering suitable damages after being inflicted harm due to a domesticated canine assault – utilizing steadfast legal representation is invaluable.

We vehemently advocate for our clients fighting tooth and nail for rightful justice. It’s not just monetary damages that lie on the line; emerging victorious assures necessary medical treatments aren’t left unpaid eradicating unnecessary stressful burdens while simultaneously ensuring steps taken hold culpable parties accountable setting preventive examples deterring such transgressions in the future. Through personalized case handling, we retain paramount concern towards client wellbeing providing meticulously detailed explanations outlining their rights and every following legal step to take.

The repercussions of a dog bite injury can be severe, coalescing into a multitude of physical, psychological, and economic impacts, some potentially life-long. Alongside tangible medical expenses are intangible damages – pain and suffering invoked through stressful hospital visits or trepidation about surrounding dogs subsequent to such incidents; a loss in earning capacity may follow if injuries inflicted inhibit one’s capability to efficiently work like before.

Recognizing intricacies involved within this tremendously sensitive branch of law at Carlson Bier is what sets our team apart from any other personal injury business operating exclusively keeping victim sentiments at-heart ensuring not just winnable cases but ones that end satisfyingly for those who’ve suffered greatly already due the hands of an aggressive animal.

Do you believe you’ve become such a victim deserving rightful compensation? You must get in touch using our free online consultation tool right away diving into the nitty-gritty details necessary required opening strong valuable cases delivering justice worthily deserved by victims falling prey unfortunate canine attacks.

Today could act as your first victory stride towards obtaining apt compensation as well healing these profoundly impactful wounds caused amidst ill-fated scenarios involving man’s assumed best friend. Finally ascertain peace amidst chaos probing potential compensations owed helping rejuvenate life post traumatic incidents showcasing newfound courage strength over adversity.

So why wait? Click the button below now and let us help you evaluate your dog bite claim worth busting through roadblocks thrown your way together excelling past unfavorable circumstances cherishing substantially rewarding settlements duly earned via staunch representation offered only here at Carlson Bier. Break loose chains restricting justice served insisting on proving it’s not how drastically one falls rather how fiercely they rise again – let that searing journey commence with us 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 Mount Morris

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying adept legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Trip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for injuries and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering adept legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Focused on offering dedicated legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in defending persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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