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When dealing with the traumatic aftermath of a dog bite injury in Franklin Grove, Carlson Bier stands as an unsurpassed ally to ensure your rights and wellbeing are rightfully upheld. With an unwavering commitment to clientele, our law firm has consistently demonstrated exceptional prowess handling personal injury cases related specifically to dog bites. Our dedicated team works tirelessly interpreting complex legislations ensuring you secure rightful compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress or loss of earnings. Often underappreciated is the importance of engaging legal representation attuned to idiosyncrasies within dog bite statutes such as those present within Illinois jurisdiction; this is where Carlson Bier thrives. Leveraging years of experience supported by thousands of successful settlements and judgements on our record – we prove ourselves unparalleled in litigating canine inflicted injuries. Your defense bolstered with our comprehensive understanding offers raising potential success rates when addressing unique nuances associated with these specific claims. Therefore when seeking guidance or legal reprisal post-canine attack, trust that Carlson Bier will champion your cause powerfully and effectively.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Franklin Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a premier personal injury law group based in Illinois with an impressive track record of proven results and commitment to our clients. Our globally trusted team of seasoned attorneys specializes in multiple facets of personal injury cases, including dog bite injuries – a common but often overlooked area. Understanding the legal grounds on this matter can mean the difference between receiving adequate compensation and enduring prolonged hardship.

Dog bites can undeniably result in severe physical harm, psychological trauma, or unfortunate fatalities. Unseen losses such as missed wages due to healing time and emotional distress can also weigh heavily on victims. Comprehensive knowledge about the laws concerning canine attacks is vital towards gaining justice and proper compensation for your ordeal.

• First on every victim’s mind is liability – who is essentially responsible for the accident? In Illinois, pet owners carry stringent liability for any injuries inflicted by their pets under the Animal Control Act, even without prior knowledge or warning of their animal’s viciousness.

• Dog bite statutes dictate that if someone other than the owner had possession and control of the dog then they too could assume responsibility.

• It must also be proved that at the said time of attack no crime was being committed by you, neither was there provocation nor trespassing onto private property involved.

It becomes clear from inhabiting these legal complexities how crucial it is to seek professional support when navigating through them. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys adeptly guide clients through intricate legalities while aiming to secure fair recovery deserved.

The most effective shield against financial ruin for victims lies within taking urgent action following these unfortunate incidents:

• Immediately seeking medical attention irrespective of apparent severity will ensure that your wounds are properly tended to while again establishing valuable evidence about extent and nature.

• Keeping a detailed record of all related expenses: hospital bills/medical procedures/travel costs/treatment material etc., contributes instrumental proof when computing total damages incurred.

• Reporting to local authorities paves way for a formal record of the incident.

• Seek sturdy legal representation right away to ensure your rights are protected and you are duly compensated.

Like many personal injury cases, dog bite claims also have a statute of limitations. The clock starts ticking from the time you sustained an injury or, if previously unknown, discovered it. You must file a lawsuit within two years in Illinois to claim damages for your ordeal.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that justice involves more than just settling medical expenses. It extends far and wide across financially stabilizing you during recovery, accounting for lost wages if any, compensation for pain/suffering endured, reconstructive surgery costs when required and ensuring overall quality life continuation despite the traumatic event.

If you or someone close to have been victimized by a dog attack causing grievous injuries both physical and emotional, remember this: Resilience might hold up against adversity but informed action wins against misfortune. Engage our proficient attorneys today who abreast with current laws can adroitly steer your case towards optimized resolution

Dog bite injuries may seem inconsequential compared to other personal injury cases but each matter is significant when it disrupts daily life. Trust us with your case because here at Carlson Bier we perceive value in people before transactions. Let our specialized team guide you through these challenging times providing not only accurate insights but also compassionate understanding.

We urge anyone interested in getting results that truly mirrors their tribulation’s gravity to click on the button below for an evaluation of how much their dog-bite-injury case might be worth – quite possibly much more than anticipated thanks to our targeted approach combining powerful advocacy backed by convincing facts with demonstrated empathy while establishing claims.

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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 Franklin Grove

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents get just compensation for hurts and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Accident

Offering expert legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Injuries

Committed to providing expert legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Committed to supporting clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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