Dog Bite

Pro Skateboarder Shares Results of a Dog Bite Attack

February 2, 2023

Professional skateboarder and model Brooklyn Khoury recently took to TikTok to show before and after images of her smile after a severe dog bite injury. The attack occurred in November 2020, when a pit bull injured…

What to Do After a Dog Bites You in Lake County, IL

January 26, 2023

Most people are very familiar with dogs and have developed an inherent trust of these animals. And, for the most part, this trust is not misplaced. The vast majority of dogs make great pets and companions…

Illinois Man Calls for Harsher Penalty for Dog’s Death in Pit Bull Attack

August 19, 2022

Residents in the village of Westchester, Illinois, are outraged that two pit bulls who attacked and killed a man’s dog were not put down nearly a month after the incident. Carl Panek, 81, said he was…

What types of evidence can help after a dog bite incident?

July 19, 2022

Being bitten or attacked by a dog can be a terrifying experience that can leave you with serious injuries and large medical bills. Under Illinois law, a dog bite victim is not required to prove the…

5 steps to take after a dog bite in Illinois

July 13, 2022

Being bitten by a dog is likely to be a painful, upsetting experience that can leave you feeling confused about what you should do. Under Illinois law, dog bite victims are allowed to pursue compensation for…

New York Mets Pitcher Suffers Dog Bite to Throwing Hand

July 1, 2022

New York Mets ace pitcher Max Scherzer recently suffered a dog bite injury to his pitching hand. Nonetheless, Scherzer says the injury won’t impact his recovery from an oblique muscle strain. Scherzer has been resting after…

When Are Homeowners Liable for a Dog Bite?

March 2, 2022

In states like Illinois, where strict liability applies to most dog bite cases, one of the most common issues that arise in a dog bite lawsuit is whether the defendant was the “owner” of the attacking…

Fatal Dog Bite Results in Criminal Charges

December 14, 2021

While dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” they can also pose a significant threat. About 4.5 million people are attacked or bitten by dogs each year. This amounts to more than 1,000 people receiving emergency…

Two dogs attack again after prior bite incidents in Chicago suburb

October 22, 2021

Two dogs who had previously bitten multiple people in suburban Chicago were euthanized after being accused of a third attack. Police said the latest dog bite incident occurred in Elmwood Park, Illinois. A pit bull and…

Three Pitbulls Attack and Kill Woman for No Apparent Reason

October 13, 2021

Each year, more than 1,000 people are killed after being attacked by a dog, and another 850,000 are hospitalized. While it is too early to tell how 2021 numbers will stack up, fatal dog attacks have…