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Liability cases for dog bite injuries are more successful when handled by an experienced Chicago dog bite lawyer.

There are few things quite as frightening as a dog bite attack. Aside from the fact that a dog bite attack is a terrifying ordeal, it can cause serious injuries resulting in medical expenses, lost time from work, pain and suffering and extensive disfigurement and scarring. Some dog bites leave the victim so severely injured that plastic surgery is later required. When you are injured in a dog bite attack, you need the assistance of an experienced Chicago dog bite lawyer.

Every year, there are approximately 4.7 million dog bite attacks. In 2007, there were 33 fatal dog bite attacks nationwide. Every year, insurance companies pay approximately $1 billion for damages in dog bite lawsuits and dog bite claims.

Help for Victims of Dog Bite Attacks in Chicago & Illinois Counties

In Chicago and Illinois counties, the most important legal protection for dog bite victims is a statute called the Animal Control Act, commonly referred to as the "Illinois dog bite law".

Under the Illinois dog bite law, the owner of the dog must compensate the victim of the attack for his or her injuries, provided the victim can prove the following things:

the defendant was the owner or harborer of the dog;
you were in a place that you had a legal right to be;
you were acting peaceably; and
you did not provoke the animal.

When the owner is held liable for injuries caused in a dog bite attack, the victim is entitled to recover damages for past and future medical expenses, lost time from work, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement.

Many times, the victims of the dog bite attacks are children. Unfortunately, children are often unable to fully understand the dangerous nature of some dogs. Further, once they are hurt in a dog bite attack, they often lack the insight or ability to fully express the ways in which disfiguring injuries have affected them.

As a Chicago dog bite lawyer, attorneys in our firm help the victims of dog bite attacks by helping the victims identify the responsible parties and document the extent of the injury. Quite often, a professional photographer and sympathetic witnesses are required to assist with this task. When needed, a plastic surgeon may need to evaluate victims for an estimate of the costs associated with scar revision.

Having a local attorney familiar with the individual pet laws of Chicago and Illinois counties will help your case tremendously. Before making any decisions, request a free copy of our consumer guide, When You Are Injured - The Insider's Guide to Illinois Accident Law. Please be sure to contact an Illinois dog bite lawyer in our firm when you are ready to pursue an injury claim after a dog bite attack - 312-263-1080.

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Library for Dog Bite Attacks:

Is your homeowner's insurance covering you for a dog bite claim?
Homeowner's or renter's insurance is the main source of protection that people have against dog bite lawsuits and claims. However, with the frequency of dog bite claims increasing, and the average cost per claim rising, insurance companies have sought to protect themselves -- by excluding certain dog bites from coverage, and in the process, leaving consumers they insure vulnerable.
Most Common Types of Dog Bite Injuries (Part A)
There are a number of serious injuries that can result from a dog bite. If you have been bitten by someone’s dog, then you should get the professional advice of a Chicago dog bite lawyer. If you have questions, an experienced Chicago dog bite lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – (312) 263-1080.
Most Common Types of Dog Bite Injuries (Part B)
There are some common consequences of a dog bite or dog attack. If you have been bitten by someone’s dog, then you should get the professional advice of a Chicago dog bite lawyer. If you have questions, an experienced Chicago dog bite lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – (312) 263-1080.
Compensation in an Illinois Dog Bite Claim (Part A)
Some dog breeds are notoriously aggressive, and have been known to attack without reason. If you have been bitten by someone else’s dog, you should get the professional advice of a dog bite lawyer in Chicago. If you have questions, an experienced Chicago dog bite lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – 312-263-1080.
Compensation in an Illinois Dog Bite Claim (Part B)
To recover damages after a dog bite, there are several things that you must prove in court. If you have been bitten by someone else’s dog, you should get the professional advice of a dog bite lawyer in Chicago. If you have questions, an experienced Chicago dog bite lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – 312-263-1080.
Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part A)
Dog bite injuries can be serious or even fatal for children. If your child has been the victim of a dog bite in Chicago, a Chicago dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part B)
Dog bite injuries can be serious or even fatal for children. If your child has been the victim of a dog bite in Chicago, a Chicago dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Dog Bite Laws (Part A)
If you have been injured by a dog bite or dog attack, here is some information on Illinois dog bite laws. If you or a loved one has been involved in a dog bite incident, a Chicago dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Illinois Dog Bite Laws (Part B)
If you have suffered an Illinois dog bite, here is some information on Illinois dog bite laws. If you or a loved one has been involved in a dog bite incident, a Chicago dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part B)
Dog bite injuries can be serious or even fatal for children. If your child has been the victim of a dog bite in Chicago, a Chicago dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Children and Dog Bite Injuries (Part A)
Dog bite injuries can be serious or even fatal for children. If your child has been the victim of a dog bite in Chicago, a Chicago dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
Types of Third Party Liability Suits - Dog Bites
Dog bites account for a surprising number of injuries to Illinois workers. Learn more about the kinds of dog bite third party liability suits lawyers in our Chicago law firm have handled on behalf of injured Illinois workers.
Fatal Dog Bite Attack Study [PDF]
Dogsbite.org prepared a study of the fatal dog bite attacks in the United States from 2006-08. This showed among other things that adults were the most frequent victims of fatal dog bite attacks, and that pit bulls were the most frequent dog involved in fatal dog bite attacks.
Tips for Avoiding Dog Bite Attacks
Dogsbite.org offers a series of tips about how to avoid a dog bite atatck and what to do in the event of a dog bite attack.

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Case Results for Dog Bite Attacks:

Arbitration award for DuPage County dog bite

Awarded: $120,000

Settlement for accountant bit on hand by pit bull

Awarded: $120,000

Settlement for girl bitten by dog at barbecue

Awarded: $100,000

Settlement for Rockford boy bitten by uncle's dog

Awarded: $75,000

Web Resources for Dog Bite Attacks:

Chicago Dangerous Dog Ordinance
Description: Text to City of Chicago Ordinance defining what a dangerous dog is and what requirements must be followed.
Dogs Bite
Description: Organization which advocates for victims of dog bites and for breed-specific legislation, especially directed towards pit bulls.

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