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animal attacks

If you or your loved one has been bitten or otherwise injured by a dog or other animal in Illinois, it is important that you contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to protect your rights. Under Illinois law, the owner of a dog or other animal is liable under the Animal Control Act for injuries resulting from an attack initiated by the owner’s dog or other animal. In Illinois, an injured person may recover against the animal owner even if the animal owner had no previous notice that his or her animal was dangerous. Under Illinois law, a dog or animal owner is always held liable for injuries caused by the animal, unless the animal was provoked by the injured person. Generally, an animal owner's homeowner's insurance policy covers the homeowner for these types of injuries. It is important that the victim of a dog or other animal bite contact the experienced attorneys at Clewis Finn immediately so that any and all available evidence can be preserved and protected, and a thorough investigation can be conducted into the facts of your case. For a free case evaluation, please call 312.606.8740, or click here to submit your inquiry and contact information.