Dog Bite

FedEx driver seriously injured in Kampsville bulldog attack

FedEx driver seriously injured in Kampsville bulldog attack

July 23, 2021

Illinois has one of the highest numbers of dog bite cases in the country. Each year, people from all walks of life are injured due to dog attacks. Delivery workers are often at risk due to…

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Morris police officer shoots dog after attack on teen

Morris police officer shoots dog after attack on teen

June 18, 2021

Illinois dog owners bear full legal responsibility any time their dog injures someone. A dog bite victim has the right to file a personal injury claim against a negligent owner to obtain compensation.   Dog bites…

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Two girls hospitalized after pit bull attack in Joliet park

Two girls hospitalized after pit bull attack in Joliet park

May 11, 2021

A teenager and a child were injured after a pit bull attacked them in West Park in Joliet, Illinois. The dog owner was cited by local animal control.   Alfred Jackson, 28, was at the park…

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Owner of unleashed dog walks off after attack on woman’s dachshund

Owner of unleashed dog walks off after attack on woman’s dachshund

April 23, 2021

A woman spent hundreds of dollars on veterinary bills after her miniature dachshund suffered serious injuries in an attack by an unleashed dog in Chicago, Illinois. The dog’s owner left without providing her with his contact…

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Owner shoots dogs after they attack teen girl on South Side

Owner shoots dogs after they attack teen girl on South Side

April 13, 2021

A 13-year-old girl who was taking out the trash suffered injuries after being bitten by a neighbor’s dogs on the South Side of Chicago. The dogs’ owner fatally shot one of the canines.   The girl…

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Dog Attack Kills One

March 31, 2021

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the still common problem of dog attacks in Illinois, and highlight a particular fatal dog attack incident in Joliet. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BBG-PODCAST-MARCH-31-2021.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe:…

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Pit bull euthanized after attacking owners in Plainfield

Pit bull euthanized after attacking owners in Plainfield

April 17, 2020

A pit bull was euthanized after biting four people inside a home in suburban Plainfield, Illinois. Police said their initial investigation indicated that the dog attack was unprovoked. Emergency responders arrived at the home at around…

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Parents sue dog owners after attack on son in Joliet park

Parents sue dog owners after attack on son in Joliet park

October 11, 2019

The parents of a young boy filed a lawsuit against a couple in Joliet, Illinois, after he was bitten by their dog. They are seeking damages in excess of $50,000. The lawsuit claimed Cristina and Salvador…

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Joliet police cite dog owner after German shepherd attacks man

Joliet police cite dog owner after German shepherd attacks man

September 25, 2018

Joliet, Illinois has seen multiple dog bite incidents this year, a problem that occurs often in other parts of the state as well. In a recent case, police cited a dog owner after her pet allegedly…

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Dog Bite Claims Are on the Rise in Illinois

July 31, 2018

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the increasing incidents involving dog bites in the state of Illinois. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bbg-podcast-july-30-2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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