Dog Bite Laws

Cities, towns, and communities throughout Illinois enact and enforce their own ordinances (in addition to state law) regarding dog ownership and responsibilities. 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.

Dog owners are liable when their dogs bite or attack another individual under the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILC S5). According to Section 16: “Animal attacks or injuries: If a dog or other animal, without provocation, attacks, attempts to attack, or injures any person who is peaceably conducting himself or herself in any place where he or she may lawfully be, the owner of such dog or other animal is liable in civil damages to such person for the full amount of the injury proximately caused thereby.” Here are Chicago’s municipal regulations for animal care and control under Title 7 (Health and Safety) of the Municipal Code of Chicago, Chapters 7-12:

• Restraint – Dogs must be properly confined within the owner’s property, whether by building or secured fence;
• Liability – If a dog attacks and/or injures another person due to lack of restraint, the dog’s owner will be legally liable and may pay fines and/or full restitution to the victim for the damages;
• Dangerous dogs – A dog which is deemed dangerous by the executive director may need liability insurance, muzzling, sterilization, obedience training, or a combination of these.

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 dog’s owner 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 or a loved one has been injured in 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.