by dfranks | Jun 20, 2020 | Dog Bite Cases, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Claims, Trip and Fall Cases, Workers' Comp
Injury claims are expected when a staff suffers an injury while on a job. This is usually done through an insurance company. However, Insurance companies are notorious for denying workers’ compensation claims due to avoidable errors of not knowing how to...
by The Personal Injury Lawyer | Feb 5, 2019 | Dog Bite Cases
If a dog causes serious or fatal injuries in a dog attack in Illinois, the dog’s owner is liable for damages. But if certain circumstances exist that may indicate another party could hold some responsibility for the incident, such as failure to maintain a gate...
by The Personal Injury Lawyer | Aug 3, 2018 | Dog Bite Cases, Personal Injury
Many dog bite victims are rushed to the emergency room for medical treatment. Depending on the severity of the dog bite attack, the emergency medical treatment could entail dissolving stitches or regular surgical stitches, staples, or butterfly bandages in addition to...
by The Personal Injury Lawyer | May 6, 2013 | Dog Bite Cases
Filing a dog bite claim against an owner when the victim was trespassing comes with major challenges. A dog bite attorney in Lake in the Hills may work to establish the victim’s implied invitation to be on the property in a certain capacity. How Implied Invitation and...
by The Personal Injury Lawyer | Apr 30, 2013 | Dog Bite Cases
Sometimes dogs bite without provocation. Other times, dogs bite as a reaction to being teased or someone getting in its space. But a dog can also bite out of fear. Knowing what can cause a dog to bite or attack is the first step in preventing or possibly reducing...
by The Personal Injury Lawyer | Apr 18, 2013 | Dog Bite Cases
In the state of Illinois, civil damages may be filed against the dog’s owner if someone is injured in a dog bite or attack. Although negligence can play a role in determining liability, dog bite statutes indicate that damages may be recoverable from the dog’s...
