Personal Injury Law

Chicago Dog Bite Lawsuit Seeks Over $100,000 for Breast and Arm Injuries

In Cook County Circuit Court, Lyudmila Toporovskaya has filed a Chicago dog attack lawsuit against Kathy Stanko, the owner of a Shepherd/Border Collie mixed breed dog that she claims bit her on the breast and right forearm. Toporovskaya is seeking more than $100,000 in damages. In her two-count Chicago dog dog bite complaint, Toporovskaya contends that Stanko was negligent and violated the Animal Control Act, which holds the owner liable for damages if his/her animal attacks a person without provocation.

Illinois Dog Bite Law
Illinois has strict laws about holding negligent owners liable for a dog biting, attacking, or mauling a person. In addition to holding the owner liable for dog bite injuries inflicted on another person, the owner can also be held responsible for injuries suffered by a person who gets hurt while trying to get away from an aggressive animal?meaning, the injuries sustained do not have to be actual dog bite injuries. For example, while running from a dangerous dog, a person might become involved in a Chicago slip and fall accident at and break a hip. Because Illinois is a ?first bite? state, the dog that inflicted the bite wounds does not need to have previously bitten someone else for a dog bite victim to be able hold its owner liable. Regardless of what the law states, however, it is still important that you are represented by an experienced Chicago injury law firm that knows how to obtain the maximum compensation possible for your dog bite wounds.

Dog bite injuries are often more serious than mere bite marks. They can cause serious internal injuries, permanent disfigurement, emotional trauma, and even death.

Woman claiming dog bit her on arm, breast seeks $100K, Sun-Times, September 24, 2010

Related Web Resources:
How to Stop Your Dog From Biting, Dogs4Life

Animal Control Act, Illinois General Assembly

Full post as published by Chicago Injury Attorney Blog on September 28, 2010 (boomark / email).