Dangerous and Deadly Dog Attacks Make Recent Headlines

 Posted on October 18, 2022 in Dog Bite Injuries

Just a few days ago, an elderly woman, her husband, and a responding police officer were attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull in North Carolina. The woman was so badly attacked that her foot had to be amputated, and her husband also suffered serious injuries to his hands, arms, and body. The responding police officer shot the dog after it bit her in the leg, too. The dog was later euthanized. Just a day later, two children were killed by their family’s pit bull in Tennessee, and their mother was hospitalized for injuries she sustained as she tried to protect them. 

Similar dog attacks happen all over the country at terrifying rates, and Illinois is consistently rated as one of the states with the highest rates of dog attacks. While most dogs never attack anyone, those who do tend to attack more than once and their owners are responsible for ensuring the dog is carefully controlled. When someone in Illinois is attacked by a vicious dog, Illinois law may allow them to recover compensation for their injuries. It is crucial to speak with an Illinois dog bite attorney who can help you litigate your case.

What Should I Do After I Have Been Attacked by a Dog? 

Once the attack has ended and you are in a safe place, it is important to seek medical care right away, even if it appears that your wounds are not serious. Dog bites can easily become infected, thanks to dangerous bacteria in dogs’ mouths and the tendency of puncture wounds to hold bacteria. Report the attack to your local animal control department. 

Keep close records of everything that the doctors tell you. Take good pictures of the wounds, the dog, and the place of the attack. Write down as much as you can remember of the incident and ask eyewitnesses to do so as well. If you can, get a police report of the incident.  

Then, speak to a dog bite attorney as soon as possible. Time is of the essence when it comes to dog bite litigation, as evidence can be lost, and memories quickly become hazy. Do not speak with the attacking dog’s owner or their insurance company before speaking with an attorney. You may inadvertently give out information that could harm your case. 

Contact a DuPage County Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog bites and dog attacks can cause serious, lasting damage. If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a dog attack, it is essential to speak with an experienced Cook County dog bite attorney as soon as possible so valuable evidence is not lost. Call the team at Dog Bite Injury Lawyer - Mevorah Law Offices LLC today at 630-552-6860 to schedule a free consultation and get your case started. 

Sources: 

https://people.com/crime/north-carolina-woman-foot-amputated-pit-bull-attack/

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1704&ChapterID=41

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/mother-tried-to-shield-children-killed-in-memphis-pit-bull-attack-family-says/