Chicago dog bite injury lawyers

Sometimes, dogs turn vicious without an apparent reason and will attack a passing stranger or even someone familiar. We have all heard that some breeds of dogs, like pit bull terriers and Rottweilers, are widely known for their aggressive tendencies. The owners, when a type of dog is chosen, have some responsibility for their dog’s actions and injuries that their animal may cause. Even dogs that are friendly and well trained may attack victims without warning, shocking both the dog owner as well as the victim. Such bite injuries can lead to serious infections as well as with deep emotional and physical pain.

In all of our dog bite injury cases, we advance all costs. No attorney fees apply unless we are able to obtain a recovery on your behalf.

Legally, the rights of a dog bite injury victim will depend on where the attack occurred. Although Illinois state laws are standard, local city laws and ordinances may vary from cities such as Chicago to other less urban areas.  But generally, a dog bite victim can recover compensation from:

• Owners whose negligence resulted in the attack
• Owners who violated a leash ordinance or a law prohibiting dogs from running loose
• Owners who kept a dog knowing that the dog had a violent history 

Other types of animals and pets can also exhibit such aggressive tendencies and attack innocent victims. Lawsuits based on such an animal bite may be brought for virtually any domesticated animal. The personal injury attorneys of Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC are experienced in such cases.