Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.
Under Kane County, Illinois common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.
In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.
Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.
Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Kane County, Illinois might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.
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Lawyer Referral Service in Kane County, IL - The Kane County Bar Association ("KCBA") sponsors a lawyer referral service that helps the public find an attorney in St. Charles, IL, and throughout Kane County. The service can be found on the Kane County Bar Association's website at www.kanecountybar.org. When you visit the website you can select from several options and search criteria including area of practice, location, years of practice, and language requirements. The search will return a list of attorneys who meet those search criteria.