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The physical wounds from a severe dog bite often heal within a matter of months, but the psychological damage can persist for much longer. Victims frequently develop serious mental health conditions that affect their ability to go about daily life. While the emotional toll of a dog bite may not leave visible marks, Illinois law…
If you file a dog bite claim in Illinois, the insurance company representing the dog’s owner is not on your side. These are businesses that lose money every time they pay out a claim and will use a range of strategies to reduce what you’re owed. The most common defenses include arguing that you provoked…
If a child is bitten by a dog in Illinois, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for the resulting injuries under the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5/16). That means the family does not need to prove the owner was careless or that the dog had ever been aggressive before. As long as the child…
