How Much Can You Recover in a Dog Bite Lawsuit In Illinois? Many people have dogs as pets because they bring joy to their lives. But dogs’ behavior can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to strays or poorly trained dogs. People can suffer severe physical and emotional trauma from dog bite incidents. Out of the 4.7 million dog bites that happen every year, about half happen to children between five and Read More
Dog Bites In Chicago & Illinois Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Illinois statute holds the “owner” of an “animal” liable for attacks or injuries to people. Illinois is a strict liability state. It is important to understand the definitions of “owner” and “animal” as defined by the Illinois Statute and how the Illinois Statue applies to dog bites. Owner An “owner” as defined by Illinois statute is any person who: Owns an animal, or Read More
