Dog Bites Lawyer -- Elmwood Park, IL.

Serving Oak Park, Cicero, Maywood, Melrose Park & Near Western Suburbs of Chicago

Compensating The Victims Of Dog Bites

Dog bites can cause serious injuries, especially when a child is bitten. Following a dog bite, it’s important to seek both medical treatment and legal advice. Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C. offers a free initial consultation to explain your options and answer your questions. He represents dog bite victims throughout the Chicagoland area.

Dog Owner Liability

In Illinois, dog owners are responsible for injuries caused by their pets, as long as the victim was not on their property unlawfully. Other property owners may also be responsible, such as landlords who allow a renter to keep an animal with known aggressive tendencies.

After a dog bite, it’s important to report the attack to animal control.

This is important for 3 reasons:

To determine who owns the animal
To learn the dog’s vaccination history
To identify animals with aggressive tendencies

The victim of an animal attack should always seek medical treatment. Even a minor bite wound can result in a serious infection if not treated.

Compensating Dog Bite Victims

You have the right to seek compensation for economic and non-economic losses from an animal attack. Examples of compensation include:

Past & future medical treatment
Cosmetic surgery to minimize scarring
Lost wages
Pain & suffering

Counseling To Overcome Fear of Dog Attacks

Sometimes people are bitten by the dog of a friend or family member. Even in these cases, the victim is entitled to seek compensation. Damages are typically covered by homeowners or renters insurance.

To protect your right to full compensation following an animal attack, call Osvaldo Rodriguez, P.C. today. He offers a free initial consultation. In addition, all our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, so you never have to pay upfront legal fees. Call us today for your free consultation.