While recovering from a serious dog bite is a pain, dealing with the owner can be even worse. Lindenhurst dog bite attorneys know all too well that, when rational discussion fails, it’s time to bring in the experts to help argue your case in court.
Circumstances of the Bite
The statute in Illinois which covers dog bite injuries is 510 ILCS 5/16. This law states that an injured person must demonstrate the following to prove the dog owner is responsible for the bite:
- the dog attacked, injured, or tried to attack or injure the person,
- the dog was not provoked,
- the person had the legal right to be at the location in which the bite occurred
Illinois: a Strict Liability State
When judging dog attack cases, some judges will take into account whether or not the dog had behaved violently in the past. In Illinois, however, judges abide by what is known as ‘strict liability’; the owner is responsible for the injury whether or not they knew their dog capable of committing violence. Of course, the injured party must still fulfill the criteria outlined d in 510 ILCS 5/16 in order to have a shot at winning the case.
Statute of Limitations for Dog Bite Cases
Lindenhurst dog bite attorneys know that the statute of limitations for dog bite cases in Illinois is two years. If an alleged dog bite occurred more than two years ago, any court in Illinois will throw out the case immediately. In order to receive the compensation you deserve, don’t delay in getting your case before a judge.
Since the 1990s, the law offices of Robert T. Edens, T.C. have been standing up for the injured and maltreated. As Lindenhurst dog bite attorneys, Edens and his firm have recovered millions of dollars for their clients since opening their doors.
