It is estimated that there are nearly 85 million dogs living in U.S. homes which has resulted in 4.5 million people—mostly children—being bitten every year. Nearly 1 in 5 people who have been bitten by dogs need medical attention. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a majority of these biting incidents are preventable. It’s…

“In the right home, with informed, responsible owners, even Jasper could have had a safe, happy life. But in that home, on that morning, he was only dangerous.” Those are the words of New York Times author Susanne Craig who watched in horror as her beloved dog Chloe was attacked by Jasper, a neighborhood dog…

The danger of a dog bite is easy to forget when you are cuddling your precious pup. But no matter how well-trained they are, dogs are animals with natural instincts that cannot be tamed. The recent death of an Illinois toddler is a tragic reminder that we must all take care when a dog is…

Being bitten or otherwise injured by a dog can be a traumatic experience, both physically and psychologically. Those who suffer dog bites can often have significant scarring, suffer a great deal of pain, and suffer post-traumatic stress symptoms after such an event. Considering the significant physical and mental trauma a person can suffer because of…

Dog lovers around the Chicago area are closely following the case of Jordan, a DuPage County rescue pup who the government has labeled a “dangerous” dog. While the label may be impacting Jordan’s quality of life, will it carry any weight if Jordan’s caretakers are ever sued over his behavior?  Jordan the “Dangerous” Dog Jordan…

“We ran over and picked her up and her arm was missing from the elbow down.” That’s how the owner of a wildlife rescue describes what happened after her two-year-old granddaughter reached into the cage of a wolf-dog hybrid.  Authorities are now cracking down on the unlicensed facility that was harboring half-dozen red foxes, three…

Damage Awards for Scars from Dog Bites in Illinois Dog and animal bites can leave vicious looking bites marks. Often, those fierce-looking bite marks, holes, and tears will turn into severe scarring if left untreated. Not only does a dog bite victim face the specter of infection from dog bites and animal attacks, but dog…

Dogs are incredibly popular in the United States. Many families have dogs and treat them as though they are a part of the family. Of course, dogs are animals, and sometimes these companion animals can cause severe injuries to people, and in extreme cases, can kill a person. As with any form of injury, if…

Americans love their dogs. Most dogs are considered beloved pets or even members of the family. However, the constant close proximity between people and dogs can sometimes lead to dog bites and severe injuries. In the United States, there are around 1 to 2 million reported bites from mammals every year. Most of those bites…