Do You Need to Report a Dog Bite?

According to the Illinois Dog Bite Statute, any person that has knowledge of a dog bite must report the incident to a state health administrator or their representative within 24 hours. Reporting a dog bite is important, as it begins a case file on the animal in question, alerting officials that a possibly dangerous animal is in their area and helping to keep others safe.

An official report also helps if you have suffered an injury due to a dog bite. Dog bites are painful and often require multiple doctor’s appointments, medication, and if these injuries are severe, you may be facing surgeries, rehabilitation, and missed work with lost wages. When medical bills start piling up and you can’t work, it becomes stressful to think about how you will not only pay your bills and survive in your day-to-day life. Also, when it comes time to discuss a settlement with the dog owner’s insurance company or pursue a civil lawsuit, this report will only further your case and make getting the compensation you deserve that much easier. It is in your best interest to report any dog bite injury you have sustained.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses, and this includes working on your behalf to ensure a favorable settlement.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.