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When faced with the distress of dog bite injuries, turn to Carlson Bier for unwavering legal representation. Known across Illinois— including Frankfort Square —for expertise in handling these unique personal injury cases, our firm strives to ensure that your rights as a victim are upheld and respected. Facts can testify; Dog bites can lead to severe physical and emotional scars. Precisely why an experienced attorney who truly understands this trauma is critical. At Carlson Bier, we possess years of experience advocating for victims ensuring they receive deserved compensation from negligent parties. These claims not only cover medical expenses but also pain and suffering endured due to such harrowing incidents. Trust in our commitment that every detail will be rigorously examined when formulating your case strategy while maintaining empathy throughout the process—a testament of Carlson Bier’s dedication towards its clients’ welfare! Remember – being bitten by a dog doesn’t represent on you alone but addressing it should never stand single-handed either; establish justice together with us at Carlson Bier!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Frankfort Square Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the emotional trauma and physical injury that can result from a dog bite. This highly volatile situation often leaves victims in limbo, confused about their rights and potential compensations to which they may be rightfully entitled. If you or a loved one has suffered from an unfortunate dog bite incident, our seasoned personal injury attorneys stand ready to provide the legal expertise necessary in navigating this complex labyrinth of dog bite injuries law.

Dog bites can have serious consequences leading to long-term damage; therefore, it’s crucial that you know your rights as a victim. In Illinois:

• The law holds owners strictly accountable for any harm inflicted by pets.

• Victims have every right to pursue compensation for any damages incurred due to negligence on behalf of the pet owner.

• Personal injury related to dog attacks go beyond physical harm; mental trauma is also part of what constitutes an aggrieved party’s claim.

It’s not uncommon after undergoing such traumatic experiences to feel lost amidst medical bills and recovery stress while needing guidance about insurance claims or possible legal action against liable parties. Here at Carlson Bier, our team prides itself on tirelessly pursuing justice for those who have been wronged so that they can focus fully on their recovery without worrying about burdensome details best handled by professionals well-versed in relevant legislation.

Understanding how traumatic these incidents can be, our compassionate approach ensures each client’s wellbeing comes first – whether it involves providing detailed consultations regarding insurance coverage responsibilities or diligently working towards securing fair financial settlements through negotiation or litigation if necessary.

Not all personal injuries are evident immediately post-incident – adverse effects may manifest over time requiring further medical attention whose cost implications necessitate comprehensive demand letters reflecting accurately projected future care costs besides lawsuit filing where agreement negotiations fail. By retaining our services:

• You gain access to competent negotiators adept at engaging with insurance firms ensuring maximum compensation payouts

• Have peace knowing your case is handled professionally reducing process-related stress

• Enjoy personalized service, as we keep you in the loop about any progress relevant to your case

Furthermore, Carlson Bier offers services on a contingency basis. Therefore, you won’t owe us anything unless we succeed in helping you secure the compensation that rightfully belongs to you.

Considering legal action against negligent parties whose pets have caused physical injury can be daunting and confusing. Add this to dealing with insurance bureaucracies at a time when focusing on healing should take precedence and confusion easily overwhelms anyone. But it does not need to be this way – our committed team of personal injury attorneys specializes in dog bite injuries ready to guide our clients through these potentially overwhelming times securing satisfactory compensatory awards.

As trusted advocates for personal injury victims, our reputation across Illinois has been earned by consistent thoroughness ensuring every client’s individual circumstance is investigated systematically thereby maximizing compensation outcomes against offending canine owners. We do understand that recovering from these traumatic experiences is distressing – which is why reassurance form part of our free consultation.

Your journey towards recovery begins by entrusting your predicament to professionals who empathize and are dedicated tirelessly pursuing what’s rightfully yours primarily eliminating anguish associated with situations like medical cost uncertainties or lost earnings stemming from resultant incapacitation attributable mainly to someone else’s thoughtlessness.

At Carlson Bier, relentless advocacy defines us – but more than mere representation; we’re partners united in pursuit of just reparations until successfully attained.A growing number of persons are reclaiming their lives post-dog bite incidents thanks largely due efforts undertaken by passionate attorneys unyielding under pressure rapidly ushering an era where victims feel empowered enough exercising their rights efficiently against lax pet owners while steadfastly traversing roads leading towards fully deserved recovery. Now isn’t it time for justice? Feel free to click the button below and find out how much your case could be worth!

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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 Frankfort Square

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving skilled legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing experienced legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents gain just payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Crash

Ensuring expert legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on providing specialized legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

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