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If you or a loved one have suffered from dog bite injuries in Franklin, Carlson Bier is the right choice to help legally navigate through this challenging time. Our experienced team has a solid track record of providing exceptional representation and achieving significant results for our clients. Dog bites can lead to severe physical trauma, emotional distress and substantial medical costs.We understand the complexity of such cases under Illinois law.Being skilled at negotiating with insurance carriers while aggressively advocating for our clients’ best interest lies at the heart of what we do.

With an empathetic approach, we promise comprehensive case evaluation and fervid dedicated service tailored towards your unique predicament.Our sole focus on personal injury law including dog bite injuries serves testament to our expertise in this field.With years of experience on our side,you can count on us to skillfully manage all aspects involved ensuring that you get duly compensated.Carlson Bier’s impeccable reputation hard earned within courtrooms across Illinois stands as irrefutable proof.Choose wisely;choose Carlson Bier.Your journey toward justice starts here!

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Franklin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our primary focus is offering professional legal services to those who have suffered personal injuries. In particular, we excel in handling cases involving Dog Bite Injuries; an often-overlooked area of personal injury law that can be distressing and debilitating. Our highly experienced attorneys understand the escalating medical costs, emotional trauma, and loss of income that often accompanies such incidents.

Dog bites are not just a minor inconvenience; they can lead to serious physical harm and substantial financial burden on the victim. Beyond immediate wounds, victims may also suffer from infection risks, scarring or disfigurement and psychological trauma following a dog bite attack. Moreover:

– The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bite-related injuries annually.

– Nearly half of these victims are children.

– Lacerations and puncture wounds are common outcomes of dog attacks.

In Illinois, understanding your rights as a victim is crucial when seeking justice after a dog bite incident. According to state laws:

– Illinois operates under the ‘strict liability’ doctrine which holds dog owners responsible when their pets cause injury to others.

– It’s irrelevant whether the owner knew about their pet’s aggressive tendencies or whether it had attacked someone before.

– As long as the victim didn’t provoke the animal or was legally entitled to be at the location where the attack occurred, they might very well have a valid claim.

The Carlson Bier team is composed of seasoned litigators with vast experience navigating through this nuanced realm of law. We realize every case has unique aspects demanding distinct strategies; hence we offer personalized solutions meticulously tailored to match each client’s specific needs.

Our goal at Carlson Bier is clear-cut: necessary compensation commensurate with your suffering. This includes reimbursement for medical expenses already footed by you along with future healthcare costs due to your injury. Additionally, it also covers:

– Lost wages resulting from work absence during recovery.

– Diminished earning capacity if the injury hinders your ability to perform at your job.

– Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that dog bite injuries steer distress beyond physical harm. Acknowledging this, our adept attorneys strive relentlessly to ensure you get just compensation to alleviate your burden and assist in returning your life back on track following such an unfortunate incident.

Calculating exact potential compensation for a dog-bite claim can be complex; it involves assessing varying factors including medical expenses, loss of wages or diminished earning potential, and extent of emotional anguish borne by the victim. That’s precisely where Carlson Bier steps in—our team employs robust tactics backed by years of varied experience in personal injury law to ensure a fair determination of what comprises adequate compensation for our clients’ trauma.

Are you wondering how much relief could be due to you after a painful canine attack? Allow us at Carlson Bier to guide you through the legal nuances involved in making a successful claim against negligent pet owners. We are committed not only towards representing your interests aggressively but also ensuring that justice is effectively served. Don’t let questions about insurance proofs or medical bills overwhelm you – trust the proficient lawyers at Carlson Bier to navigate these concerns on your behalf while delivering results-oriented representation every step along the way.

Abiding firmly with Illinois state regulations regarding law firm physical locations, we hold ourselves high when it comes to ethical standards. While constantly expanding our reach across Illinois to serve victims statewide more efficiently, we refrain from advertising office locations falsely—a testament indicating our strict adherence to legal rules while valuing client trust above all else.

Your healing journey begins with understanding the depths of justice available to victims like yourself who deserve repayment for their traumatic experiences. Our dedicated team is eager to provide integral advice during this difficult time—merely one click away!

To find out how much compensation might be due to you owing to your dog bite injury, reach out to us by clicking the button below. When it comes to using legal knowledge for achieving tangible results in holding negligent pet owners accountable, you can trust Carlson Bier—your reliable personal injury lawyer solution in Illinois.

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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

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering professional legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Injuries

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

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

Car Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Collision

Offering experienced legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Accidents

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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