At Mancini Law Group P.C., our dog bite lawyers in Chicago understand the severe injuries that can accompany a single dog bite and the catastrophic damage that occurs when a dog attacks one of our residents.
The reality is, it happens more than you think.
Over 75% of dog bites that occur throughout the U.S. are caused by a known dog, which means the animal in question either belongs to a friend, family member, or neighbor of the person who is bitten.
This fact gives many of our Illinois residents pause when they are seeking ways to pursue the damages they suffer from these bites, which may include ongoing medical care, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses that mount quickly during the recovery process. Most assume their personal relationship with the dog’s owner may be jeopardized by asking them to pay for the expenses associated with their dog’s behavior.
Our dog bite lawyers in Chicago can help. We will pursue the dog owner’s eligible insurance policy directly for each of our client’s unique damages, so they may preserve their personal relationship while still getting the financial recovery they need to move forward with confidence.
At Mancini Law Group P.C., we believe in Maximum Justice. Maximum Results.
When it comes to dog bites, Illinois is a strict liability state. That means, the owner cannot claim to be unaware that the dog would act in a dangerous way, even if the animal has never acted aggressively in the past.
However, several factors must be true to pursue a dog bite claim in Illinois.
They include:
If we can prove these three factors as fact, the dog’s owner may be liable for the injuries our client suffered.
Conversely, if a person is illegally on private property or trespassing and is attacked by a dog, the owner may not be held liable for the injuries.
Illinois’ dog bite laws also cover injuries caused by the dog, even when a bite does not occur.
For example, you may have the right to seek compensation from the dog’s owner if you were jumped on, knocked over, and sustained an injury while walking, running, or simply entering your own building.
If you, your child, or another loved one was bitten by a dog in Illinois, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys in Chicago at Mancini Law Group P.C. today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Rental properties and leased spaces fall under a different set of dog bite statutes in Illinois.
Our laws state that a landlord does not owe a duty to prevent injuries caused within the leased premises they do not control.
Simply put, the landlord cannot be held liable for the injury if a dog bite occurs in or on a part of the premises that has been leased or rented.
However, if a dog bite or attack occurs in a common area, an Illinois dog bite victim can hold the premises’ agents and the residential property owner liable.
If you are unsure of who can be held liable for your dog bite, contact our skilled Chicago personal injury attorneys today to learn more about your rights and your legal options to hold the proper party accountable for your injuries.
Most people are surprised to learn just how much it costs to properly care for their dog bite injuries.
Depending on the extent of your injuries, which can range from torn muscles, tendons, or skin and broken or crushed bones to nerve damage and serious infections, dog bite-related hospital stays are roughly 50% higher than average injury costs, with a median expense of $18,000 per injury victim.
That does not include the other costs that accompany severe dog bite injuries, which may include:
At Mancini Law Group P.C., our dog bite lawyers in Chicago outline each of our client’s cases to ensure we provide the customized legal strategy their case deserves to pursue the best outcome from their unique injury needs.
In Illinois, personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date the bite or other injury occurred.
Our dog bite attorneys in Chicago encourage injury victims to seek medical care right away after the incident occurs and to contact our legal professionals at Mancini Law Group P.C. as soon as they can, so we can begin preserving the necessary evidence to successfully pursue their case.
In Illinois, personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date the bite or other injury occurred.
Our dog bite attorneys in Chicago encourage injury victims to seek medical care right away after the incident occurs and to contact our legal professionals at Mancini Law Group P.C. as soon as they can, so we can begin preserving the necessary evidence to successfully pursue their case.
