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Workers’While animals can be an integral part of any family in Illinois, they can be a lethal cause of harm to humans. Studies show that dog bite claims have skyrocketed in the country, reaching epidemic heights. According to one national report, the number of claims has risen as much as 45 percent in the last … Continue reading Illinois number 2 in dog bite liability claims
Category Archives: Dog Bites & Injuries
National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins May 18
National Dog Bite Prevention Week kicks off on May 18. It is hoped that National Dog Bite Prevention Week will help inform and educate dog owners about the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. Experts suggest a number of dog bite prevention tips for pet owners in Cook County and around the country. Play … Continue reading National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins May 18
Chicago dog attack injures mother and 2-year-old daughter
They say nothing is stronger than a mother’s love, and maternal instincts take over when children are in danger. Dog bites and attacks by pit bulls are common throughout the country, and can easily occur in a big city like Chicago. One unusual case took place in a state to the south of the Illinois … Continue reading Chicago dog attack injures mother and 2-year-old daughter
Illinois dog found to be vicious following attack
In the state of Illinois, there is frequent confusion over how to deal with damages from a dog attack. Many claims are covered in a dog owner’s insurance policy, but it is common that injuries occurring from a dog bite take place outside the individual’s home. In a recent case in Bettendorf, Illinois, a dog … Continue reading Illinois dog found to be vicious following attack
Consider dog bites before renting, getting insurance in Illinois
While animal lovers consider their pets part of the family, dog owners should be aware that when they are moving into an apartment or house, having a dog can be an added expense. In the state of Illinois many people forego renter’s insurance, but homeowners don’t have that option. Most policies include liability coverage, so … Continue reading Consider dog bites before renting, getting insurance in Illinois
Pit bull attack at Illinois vet leads to fines
A pit bull attacked two workers at a local vet’s office in Illinois, resulting in photos of the office that surfaced, showing blood all over the room, including on the walls and the floor. Both of the techs who were assaulted survived the attack, but one of them suffered bites to the face, and the … Continue reading Pit bull attack at Illinois vet leads to fines
Vicious dog hearing mandated in Illinois
A pit bull that was undergoing treatment at a Tinley Park, Illinois, animal hospital is currently being held by the county awaiting a “vicious dog hearing.” Employees at the veterinary hospital said the dog had bitten two veterinarian techs in a violent and gory incident, leaving blood spatters on the floors and walls of the … Continue reading Vicious dog hearing mandated in Illinois
Child mauled by pack of dogs, suffers extensive injuries
Pets may be part of our families, but some animals are just plain violent. Dog attacks are widespread, not just in the state of Illinois, but in all states. While certain breeds have been targeted, no animal attack should be taken lightly. Animals attack other animals and humans. Just two states away, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading Child mauled by pack of dogs, suffers extensive injuries
Study says owner, other factors contribute to dog aggression
Most Chicago residents probably know what to look for when it comes to an “aggressive dog.” A snarling dog, a big dog, a barking dog, a lunging dog — all of these factors, and any combination of them, can cause someone to fear the animal. It can also mean that the animal truly is an … Continue reading Study says owner, other factors contribute to dog aggression
Woman dies after being bit in abdomen by pit bull
A 77-year-old woman had her 57-year marriage ended recently — but it wasn’t because of a divorce. Tragically, the woman was bitten in the abdomen by her daughter’s pit bull, and the injury was severe enough that she died as a result. The woman lived with her husband and daughter. It was the daughter’s dog, … Continue reading Woman dies after being bit in abdomen by pit bull
