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Dog Bite Deaths

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

While dog bites and attacks are somewhat common in the United States, there are rare and devastating cases in which an attack results in the death of a person. And while city and state laws have been effective in addressing these cases, the underlying problem is that many dog attacks which result in death are caused not by family dogs, but dogs that are strays or otherwise uncared-for, which can be challenging for legal cases. If you have lost a loved one due to an attack by a dog.

We at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that you are fully compensated for your losses, and this includes working on your behalf to ensure a favorable settlement. In the Chicago area and throughout the United States, studies have been conducted by the National Canine Research Council and similar organizations to shed light on the most common contributing factors to dog bite fatalities. Here are the primary factors in order of likelihood:

  • There was no able-bodied adult who could have intervened in the attack;
  • The victim and dog had no prior relationship;
  • The dog was not spayed or neutered;
  • The victim had physical- or age-related limits;
  • The dog was maintained “as a resident” instead of a family pet;
  • The dog’s owner had a history of abuse or mismanagement of dogs or other pets;
  • The dog’s owner abused and/or neglected the dog.

While some people assert that certain breeds are more aggressive or dangerous than others, such as pit bulls or Rottweilers, studies and statistics regularly challenge these myths and show that the circumstances of the attack matter more than the dog’s breed. And while stray dogs usually pose a greater risk of an attack than family dogs, the dogs most likely to attack a person are those who are abused, neglected, or otherwise not properly cared for. Those who are abused and/or lack human connection are far more likely to attack a person, especially without provocation, and in many cases, the dog’s owner is legally liable for the damages.

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 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.

If you have lost a loved one due to an attack by a dog, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

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