Peoria Dog Bites

Peoria, located in north-central Illinois, is the state’s third-largest city outside the Chicago metro area and home to about 115,000 people with a metro population of nearly 374,000. About 27% of the population is between 25 and 44 years of age, and hospitals and medical centers are among the city’s largest employers.

Cities, towns, and communities throughout Illinois enact and enforce their own ordinances (in addition to state law) regarding dog ownership and responsibilities. Here are some of Peoria’s local ordinances for dog ownership:

• Dogs are not allowed to roam free; this is punishable by a $50 fine, and subsequent fines may increase up to $300 (Section 4-2);
• Animals must be leashed or otherwise restrained at all times when not on the owner’s property;
• Dogs must be treated humanely in terms of food, water, shelter, and veterinary care (Section 4-6);
• A dog bite or attack must be reported to Peoria police within 24 hours; failure to do so is a violation of law (Section 4-13);
• A Peoria citizen may only shelter a stray animal for up to 48 hours while contacting an animal shelter or animal control (Section 4-15);
• Dog owners are protected from “frivolous lawsuits” which involve false allegations or the intentional provocation of the dog (Section 4-20);
• Dog owners must register their dogs and provide proof of immunization (Section 4-52);
• A dog which attacks an individual may be impounded for ten days and released if a licensed veterinarian determines the dog does not have rabies (Section 4-59).

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve the citizens of Peoria 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.

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.