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Experience the sophisticated representation Carlson Bier provides for Dog Bite Injuries cases. Our distinct fusion of knowledge, compassion, and strategic development meticulously guides clients through their suits to optimal outcomes. Though our expertise spans broad legal terrains, we particularly shine in handling Dog Bite Injury claims. We are adept at unraveling complex circumstances surrounding dog attack incidents while safeguarding our client’s rights under Illinois law. Our track record speaks volumes; numerous compensations won for medical costs, emotional distress and lost wages of affected individuals showcase our unwavering commitment to justice. Substantial legislative understanding empowers us to counteract insurance company tactics effectively, ensuring you’re not shortchanged on deserved compensation due diligence dictates. As a firm serving communities throughout Illinois (though not based specifically in Freeport), Carlson Bier understands regional nuances impacting lawsuits and leverages this insight into powerful advocacy tools for your case benefit.

Employ Carlson Bier—the personal injury lawyer that’s making an marked impression with impeccable service across Illinois—to rectify your Dog Bite Injury ordeal swiftly and efficiently.

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Freeport Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of experienced personal injury attorneys, based in Illinois, expertly trained to handle cases involving distressful dog bite injuries. Many clients come to us puzzled and scared after being bitten or attacked by a dog; they are unsure about their rights and potential legal remedies they may pursue for their pain, suffering and subsequent medical expenses. We strive not only to provide excellent legal representation but also lend our understanding ear while addressing these concerns with utmost patience.

Dog bites can lead to severe mental and physical damage, minor scars to debilitating ailments or infections like rabies. It is a common misconception that one has only been ‘bitten’ if the teeth penetrate the skin. On the contrary, any harm caused due to dog aggression – from knocking someone down causing fractures or traumatic brain injury qualifies as actual legal damages forming grounds for compensation under Illinois law.

• Emotional Distress: Dog attacks can cause emotional trauma that includes fearfulness and anxiety.

• Medical Expenses: Victim incurs costs related to immediate medical attention, surgery (if needed), therapy sessions etc., all adding up pretty quickly.

• Lost Wages: If you lose your ability to work temporarily or permanently because of your injuries, there’s provision for compensation for such lost wages.

Moreover, an important statute worth mentioning here is ‘Strict Liability Rule’ in Illinois which implies that the animal owner is held responsible regardless of whether he/she was aware of its aggressive tendencies unless the victim was trespassing on private property or provoked the dog intentionally.

However filing a case against strict liability requires specific evidence – firstly proof that indicates defendant’s ownership of accused dog & secondly evidence demonstrating serious bodily knot-ups refusing defendant’s charges claiming provocation/trespassing by accuser responding aggressively towards them. Keeping photographic shoots displaying wound severity obtained instantly following accident turns amicably crucial bolstered alongside formalized documents showcasing lost earnings etcetera when making claim.

Apart from guiding you on legal matters, our team can also help arrange necessary medical care or rehabilitation and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure your compensation covers not just hospital bills but emotional suffering & distress caused by the mishap—something very important that a non-specialist might overlook in terms of claims.

Our defect-free reputation is built on decades of proven track record of success stories for dog bite victims. Being an Illinois-based firm, Carlson Bier adheres strictly to all laws and regulations set down by the Illinois State Bar Association without giving any scope for false advertisement about fictitious office locations statewide.

We believe it’s imperative to act immediately post-incident as per state’s statute limitations lunching legal actions; swift consultation tends us speak available options, commence investigation gathering evidence demonstrating liability thereby further strengthening personal injury claims avoiding squandering potential payout victim could alternatively procure. In line with this commitment, we proudly offer free initial consultations where we could guide you through your rights in simple yet comprehensive language – minus the burdensome legalese.

While coping with aftermaths dog-bite can prove overwhelmingly taxing leaving affected physically scarred chronically traumatized wherein pile accumulating hormonal changes seem hard surmount; assigning competent attorneys alleviates considerable weight off chest transforming psychological healing into easier ordeal.

To conclude, if you find yourself struggling after a devastating dog attack incident realizing way too late that consequences are more than just physical harm then It’s time to take action right now. Our cost-effective approach means there won’t be commission-less gargantuan bills hitting pockets unless securing well-deserved fair monetary relief thus ensuring peace mind customer “No Win – No Fee” emotion-portrayed paradigm. Do not sit back when justice has been trifled with – click on the button below for a free evaluation of what your case is worth – because at Carlson Bier every case matters and each client deserves justice served rightly!

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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 Freeport

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Negligence

Extending specialist legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their losses.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents gain just remuneration for injuries and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Accident

Providing experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Building Accidents

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on providing specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Committed to advocating for persons with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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