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Workers’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
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Wrongful death suits have cost Veteran’s Administration millions
When our nation’s veterans seek medical and mental health care from a Veteran’s Administration hospital, most do not expect to suffer from significant problems as a result of that care. However, in Marion, Illinois, the VA hospital has paid out $7.7 million in 25 wrongful death lawsuits. That is the most for any one VA … Continue reading Wrongful death suits have cost Veteran’s Administration millions
Toddler attacked by dog in Illinois’ neighboring state
Stories of animals attacking children strikes fear in the hearts of all Illinois residents. In a horrific event in a nearby state, a pit bull reportedly attacked a toddler and allegedly bit another boy was attempting to separate the two. The smaller boy may lose his left eye due to the attack. He faces several … Continue reading Toddler attacked by dog in Illinois’ neighboring state
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
Dog bite involving a child in neighboring state to Illinois
A 9-year-old boy from East Chicago, Indiana — just a few hours from Illinois — was recently attacked and bitten by a 5-year-old pitbull as he walked from his home to a nearby community center. Police in East Chicago state that the dog’s owner issued a statement saying that the dog was secured in the … Continue reading Dog bite involving a child in neighboring state to 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
