Category: Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
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Dog Bites to Delivery Drivers and Mail Carriers in Illinois
Delivery drivers and mail carriers are lawfully on your property — 510 ILCS 5/16 strictly holds dog owners liable for bites during deliveries. Learn how to…
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Knocked Down by a Dog: Injury Claims Without a Bite in Illinois
A dog does not have to bite you to hurt you. Under 510 ILCS 5/16, Illinois strictly holds owners liable when a dog injures — not…
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Dog Bite Injury Claims in Chicago — Illinois Strict Liability and What to Do After an Attack
Illinois is a strict liability state for dog bites under the Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5/16). Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
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Chicago Dog Bite Laws: Illinois Strict Liability and What Victims Should Know
Illinois is a strict liability state for dog bites. This means the dog’s owner is responsible for your injuries regardless of whether the dog has ever…
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Dog Bites at Chicago Dog Parks: Who Is Liable?
Chicago has dozens of designated dog parks and off-leash areas spread across the city. A plain-language guide for Illinois accident victims.
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Reporting a Dog Bite in Chicago: Steps and Requirements
If you or someone you know was bitten by a dog in Chicago, reporting the bite is one of the most important steps you can take.…
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Homeowner’s Insurance and Dog Bite Claims
If you were bitten by a dog in Chicago, the money to pay your claim will almost always come from the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance policy.
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Dog Attack While Jogging in Chicago Parks
Chicago’s parks and lakefront trails are some of the best running routes in the country. What Illinois law says and how to protect your case.
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Dog Bite Infections and Complications
Many people think a dog bite is a minor injury. The wound bleeds, you clean it up, and you move on. Free consultation with a Chicago…
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Landlord Liability for Dog Attacks in Apartments
When a tenant’s dog attacks someone in a Chicago apartment building, the dog’s owner is liable under Illinois strict liability law. But what about the landlord?