Articles Posted in Dog Bites

Family holiday gatherings are meant to bring people together, not medical bills, emotional trauma, or legal disputes. Yet holidays are one of the most common times for dog bites and attacks to occur. Guests, unfamiliar routines, full kitchens, kids running through the house, and dogs stressed by noise or food can create the exact conditions…

Dog bites are traumatic physically and emotionally, and the legal issues that follow can be confusing, especially when a dog owner claims you “provoked” the animal. In Illinois, provocation is a recognized defense that can defeat a dog-bite claim even where the dog caused serious injury. That legal reality makes it essential that victims act…

Being bitten by a dog is frightening, painful, and, all too quickly, expensive. When the swelling goes down and the medical bills arrive, one of the first questions many victims and dog owners ask is: should the bite be reported to homeowners insurance? The short answer: yes, but there are steps to take so that…

Dog bites are emotionally charged, medically serious, and, from an insurer’s point of view, increasingly expensive. For personal injury lawyers who handle these cases, that combination creates opportunities for clients; for insurers, it creates risk. In this blog, we discuss the forces behind rising dog bite costs, why insurance carriers react defensively, and what that…

When a dog bites, the immediate human reaction is often shock, pain and worry about infection and long-term injury. What many victims find just as upsetting, sometimes more so than the injury itself, is the reaction of the dog’s owner: denial, minimization, defensiveness, or even silence. That lack of remorse is not always about callousness.…

Dog bites can cause serious, long-lasting injuries—both physically and emotionally. In Illinois, victims of dog attacks have strong legal rights, but recovering compensation often depends on one key decision: hiring the right personal injury lawyer. With hundreds of attorneys advertising their services across the state, how do you choose the best one to handle your…

Each year, millions of Americans are bitten by dogs, and Illinois consistently ranks near the top of the list for dog bite-related injuries and insurance claims. Despite how common these incidents are, many victims do not realize the importance of reporting a dog bite to local authorities. In Illinois, notifying animal control or the local…

Dog attacks can leave more than just physical wounds; when facial injuries occur, survivors often face lifelong scars and disfigurement. For dog bite victims, the effects of an attack extend beyond the physical—touching on legal rights, medical treatment, psychological recovery, and financial compensation. In this blog, we examine the full scope of scarring and disfigurement…

Dog ownership in apartments has soared in recent years, especially among young renters. But with that rise in pet ownership comes an often-overlooked legal risk: dog bite liability. In Illinois, if a tenant’s dog injures someone, the tenant is typically responsible for the damages, not the landlord or apartment company. While many renters believe their…

Fatal dog attacks, while not common, are among the most emotionally charged and preventable types of injury cases. Recently, a mother and son in Ohio were sentenced to more than a decade in prison after their two pit bulls killed their elderly neighbor. Tragically, one of the dogs had previously attacked another neighbor and had…