Owner information is critical in the wake of a dog bite
While the following story does not concern the law here in Chicago or Illinois, it does illustrate a key point about dog bites in general. Maryland lawmakers are on the cusp of passing a law that would hold dog owners liable should their dog bite an “innocent victim.” They also revised their definition of pits bulls as […]
2-year-old uses cellphone to save mother’s life after dog bite
Usually when you read or hear about a dog bite story (or, really, any story involving an animal attack), the results are pretty grim. The tale rarely has a happy ending, and that is because serious dog attacks can cause very serious or fatal injuries to the victims. However, a recent dog bite story reveals that even […]
Dog bites are more common, but cat bites pose unique threat
When you think of animal attacks, your mind likely goes straight to a dog bite or a dog attack. You probably picture a large, vicious-looking pit bull with a spiky collar, barking and snarling at someone for seemingly no reason. The dog’s owner is nowhere to be found, and the person the dog is targeting […]
