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In the unfortunate event of a dog bite injury, what you need is confident, dependable and experienced legal representation. Carlson Bier steps in with their dedicated legal support for Dog Bite injuries making them an optimum consideration for such cases. With extensive knowledge anchored in Illinois law regarding animal attacks, this firm’s expertise allows victims to navigate the complex terrain of compensatory justice without further personal distress. They comprehend the profound impact that such injuries may have on your life – not just physically but emotionally as well. With their unwavering commitment towards protecting rights and securing suitable compensation, they stand out in areas related to Dog Bite Injuries litigation. Putting your trust in Carlson Bier ensures meticulous attention to each case while emotions are handled sensitively, acknowledging that every individual circumstance is unique. It’s more than just about winning; it’s aiding recovery through justice served right! So if you’re coping with a troubling incident involving a canine attack− look no further! Fight back efficiently by linking arms with seasoned advocates at Carlson Bier.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in New Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that going through a dog bite incident can be both physically painful and emotionally traumatic. We are here to offer our deep expertise in handling personal injury claims involving dog bite injuries in Illinois. With years of experience under our belts, the team at Carlson Bier is dedicated to advocating for your rights and ensuring that you receive the full compensation owed to you by negligent parties.

Dog bites can often lead to severe consequences far beyond physical harm. In fact, it may result in mental anguish and financial hardship due primarily to high medical bills or loss of income during recovery period. There is also potential exposure risks such as rabies or other serious infections from unvaccinated dogs.

Here are some key facts about dog bite incidents:

• Dog owners have a legal responsibility in Illinois to control their pets. If a dog causes harm due to its owner’s negligence, the victim has the right to seek damages.

• Based on Illinois Animal Control Act, if a person suffers physical injury or death caused by an animal owned by another person, they may have grounds for filing an injury claim against the responsible party.

• Filing a dog bite lawsuit can result in recovering costs related to medical treatment; any future necessary treatments; lost wages or reduced earning capacity; pain and suffering fort he victim; and punitive damages depending upon circumstances surrounding each case.

Navigating through this process alone can feel overwhelming but rest assured that with Carlson Bier on your side – you’re not alone. Our skilled attorneys assist clients every step of the way – from initial consultations where we help evaluate merits of your case, gathering evidence needed for trial, effectively dealing with insurance companies up until conclusion of proceedings.

Every case is unique which means there isn’t any one-size-fits-all approach when it comes securing fair compensation deserved after these horrible incidents occurred – nor should we ever imply otherwise under false pretenses knowing full well it’s against state law as well! Being lawyers based at Illinois, we adhere strongly to the ethics of law and understand that it’s against Illinois law for us to falsely claim a location in a city where we don’t have physical office. We respect the rules set forth by the legal profession and prioritize your trust above all.

The aftermath of traumatic dog bite injuries can often be debilitating especially due to complex nature of litigation process associated with such cases that warrants thorough understanding about victim’s rights under state’s relevant laws concerning personal injury claims. Engaging an experienced lawyer from Carlson Bier early on to represent you will enhance chances of obtaining compensation you’re entitled while ensuring smooth progress during entire settlement or trial phases.

We implore prospective clients seeking legal representation after falling victim to dog bites – do not look any further than renowned attorneys available round-the-clock here at Carlson Bier! Shouldering burden alone is neither feasible nor recommended when there exist potential risks negatively impacting one’s recovery pursuit without necessary professional guidance provided by competent personal injury attorneys who possess both knowledge and expertise essential for securing justice deserved after undergoing tragic incidents resulted through others’ negligence.

Whether you need someone who knows how navigate intricacies involved within intricate legal proceedings tied directly with pressing issues associated upon being bitten severely by animals belonging other individuals – make sure contact excellent team members eagerly awaiting provide much-needed assistance whenever and wherever required across whole state, even if this means taking up fight head-on behalf those located outside cities like New Athens (since committing false advertising comes strictly prohibited according local regulations).

So why wait? Trust caliber demonstrated time again amidst daunting challenges posed during dog bite cases managed previously throughout extensive legal careers collectively showcased among devoted personnel found within committed institution like ours whose ultimate goal remains ensuring full financial restitution achieved every single client. Find out how much hard-earned money rightfully belongs back into your pockets considering unfortunate circumstances brought upon because someone else failed exercise proper control over their pets – click on button below now determine exact value behind each case handled carefully under careful supervision professional experts dedicated protecting victims rights comprehensively.

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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 New Athens

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing adept legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable payout for damages and damages.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to defending persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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