Illinois Dog Bite Updates

What insurance would cover a dog bite depends on the owner’s specific insurance policies and limits. In most cases, the pet owner’s insurance covers dog bite injuries, and the victim’s financial compensation comes from this policy rather than the owner’s own funds. Homeowner’s and Renter’s Insurance The dog bite liability portion of an insurance policy…

Patterns of Dog Bite Injuries In our experience, serious injuries follow clear, predictable patterns, not chance. Medical studies and our case files reveal the most common areas for dog bites, which helps us establish liability and document damages. Location often differs between adults and children, which can change treatment needs, case value, and how we…

The Lifelong Impact of a Disfiguring Dog Attack In 2016, roughly 31% of households in Illinois owned dogs. These animals are very popular household pets, but they can also be involved in vicious attacks if they feel anxious, startled, or threatened. Facial scars from dog bites can have lifelong physical and mental consequences, including a…

In Illinois, dog bites can have serious consequences for the victims. As one of the leading states for dog bite insurance claims, it is always a possibility that a loose or unleashed dog could attack you and cause severe injuries. In the aftermath of an attack, the thought of filing a lawsuit against the owner…

The Lifelong Impact of a Disfiguring Dog Attack A dog bite, especially from a powerful breed like a pit bull or German Shepherd, can lead to lifelong suffering. Disfigurement in dog bite cases is often the most permanent and devastating outcome of the attack, not to mention the emotional trauma and the impact on your…

Can a Dog Bite Victim Be Blamed for Their Injuries in Illinois? When you get hurt in a dog bite attack, you have the legal option to pursue compensation from the dog owner for their negligence. However, owners often attempt to shift blame for the attacks onto the victims, claiming comparative negligence in dog bite…

Medical Costs of a Dog Bite Injury Every year, dog bites lead to significant medical costs in Illinois for injured victims. In many cases, these medical expenses in dog bite cases are paid out of homeowner’s insurance policies from the at-fault parties. According to the Insurance Information Institute, dog bite claims totaled $47.5 million in…

Dog Bite Compensation Includes Lost Income As personal injury attorneys, we see how dog bites can interrupt paychecks and strain family budgets. Clients often miss hours or weeks for medical treatment. Illinois law allows victims to recover lost wages in dog bite cases. Under 510 ILCS 5/ (Illinois Animal Control Act), an owner is strictly…

The Hidden Costs of a Dog Attack: More Than Just Medical Expenses From our experience representing injured clients, we know dog bite victims face harm that goes far beyond bills. A serious dog attack can leave lasting physical pain and often even more devastating emotional scars, and pain and suffering in dog bite cases compensate…

Fair Compensation for Work-Related Dog Bites At Dog Bite Injury Lawyer, we stand with Illinois workers bitten by dogs while doing their jobs. Whether you deliver packages, read meters, or respond to emergencies, you deserve protection and fair compensation. Dog bite workers’ compensation claims can be complex, often involving both employment and liability laws. We…