Another interesting story regarding the laws that apply to dog bites has occurred, but again it happened outside of Illinois. So even though the circumstances are interesting, the rulings contained within this story don’t apply here. If you’ll recall, we wrote about Maryland’s push to hold dog owner’s more accountable for their dog’s actions should it buy an “innocent victim.” We used that story to illustrate the importance of getting the dog owner’s information as quickly as possible.
This serves as a reminder that dog bite cases, though they may seem simple, are often anything but. There are complex rules and regulations at play, and anyone who is bitten by a dog needs to consult an attorney so that they can be properly advised on how to proceed following the bite.
Source: thedailyjournal.com, “Principal not liable for dog attack,” Daniel J. Kov, March 26, 2014