In Illinois, victims of dog bites have the option of pursuing compensation from the animal’s owner. Illinois law imposes strict liability on dog owners, which means that they are liable for injuries that their pets cause just because they own them. In a dog bite case,...
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Dog Bites
Who is most at risk for a dog bite?
A dog can be a faithful and trustworthy companion, but it could also be a real source of personal risk. Dogs of any size and breed could eventually become aggressive with little provocation and leave a human with severe injuries or emotional trauma, possibly both....
Recognize the signs of an imminent dog bite to avoid injury
If you’re living in Illinois, there is a pretty high likelihood that you will come into contact with a dog at one point or another. Dogs are very common in American households, and most people assume they will do no harm. Unfortunately, even the best, well-mannered...
How should you treat an animal bite?
No one wants to end up with a dog bite, but the reality is that many people are bitten by these common pets each year. Annually, around 4.7 million bites happen, and 800,000 of those cases end up requiring medical treatment. Interestingly, it’s more common for smaller...
What rights do you have following a dog bite attack in Illinois?
Many people call dogs man's best friend or are eager to claim that canines make the best domestic companion animals out of any species. While dogs certainly have many traits that make them excellent companions and pets, they are also dangerous both to the people who...