People tend to think of pets as family. However, it’s easy to forget that dogs are still animals, and sometimes, they lash out without warning. When a dog bite results in a serious injury, you may wonder what legal recourse you have, if any. In Illinois, you can absolutely sue a dog’s owner or handler for a bite resulting in injury. A Joliet, IL personal injury lawyer can help you explore your options.
At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we provide victims of dog bites with aggressive representation in injury claims. In the past, we have secured significant payouts for animal attacks, including a $100,000 settlement in a case involving a pair of vicious dogs.