ANIMAL ATTACKS/INJURIES

We have all read or heard about attacks by vicious dogs that have resulted in the maiming of children and even adults. There have been many instances where vicious animals have even killed people who have come into contact with them. The State of Illinois has enacted various statutes intended to protect people who may be injured by animals. The owners of these animals can be subject to liability for injuries that are caused by their pets. Not all injuries caused by animals are vicious attacks. There can be liability for a pet that runs loose and knocks over a woman strolling through the park or a delivery worker who gets knocked down the front stairway by a rambunctious German Shepard. These are some of the cases that the law firm of Jamie M. Trapp & Associates have handled in the 30-plus year history where recovery was obtained for their clients.