Illinois dog attacks have been featured on this site due to the serious injuries that such attacks can cause. Occasionally these Illinois dog attacks have resulted in fatal injuries. On Thursday (December 17, 2020) evening there was a fatal pit bull attack in Joliet. This fatal incident is discussed in a variety of media sources, … Read more
A Plainfield dog attack occurred Saturday (January 8, 2020) evening. This Plainfield dog attack involved one dog that bit three people. Those three people were injured and hospitalized. An excerpt regarding this Plainfield dog attack, from the February 10, 2020 Joliet Patch article titled “‘Unprovoked’ Pit Bull Attack Hospitalizes 4, Dog Shot By Police“: The … Read more
A man was attacked by pit bulls Wednesday (October 31, 2018) in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood. According to news accounts, the elderly man who was attacked suffered injuries to his hands and shoulder, and according to a witness was extensively bleeding following being attacked by pit bulls. The victim was hospitalized. Additional details regarding this … Read more
When a pit bull attack occurs, there is the possibility of significant harm. While some of these attacks result in a single dog bite, other attacks lead to substantial injuries. A pit bull attack can lead to extensive injuries that can be life-threatening in nature. Some have led to fatalities, such as the South Deering … Read more
Whenever a Chicago dog attack occurs, there is the possibility of significant harm. As seen in various incidents covered by the media, as well as the Illinois dog attacks discussed on this site, dogs that attack people can lead to many types of serious injuries. While some incidents result in a single dog bite, other attacks … Read more
As seen in various media accounts as well as the Illinois dog attack posts seen on this site, dogs that attack people can lead to many types of serious injuries. For dog attacks in which injuries are not fatal, extensive injuries and possible disfigurement – including scarring – are common. Medical bills and other costs … Read more
Dog attack injuries and associated legal issues have been discussed on this site on the “Illinois Dog Bites” page. Additionally, individual posts discussing dog attacks (many fatal) as well as personal injury lawsuits (including wrongful death lawsuits) resulting from dog attack injuries are seen in the “Illinois dog attacks” category. Over the last few months, … Read more
As seen in various media accounts as well as the Illinois dog attack posts seen on this site, dogs that attack people can lead to many types of serious injuries, and these injuries can lead to fatalities. For these dog attacks in which injuries are not fatal, extensive injuries and possible disfigurement – including scarring … Read more
Dog bites and dog attacks happen in Illinois, and as seen in various Illinois dog attack posts on this site, such dog attacks can cause serious injury, and in some cases, death. For non-fatal attacks, serious dog attacks have caused extensive injuries, and long-term impairments including disfigurement. In these serious dog attacks, medical costs can be substantial, … Read more
As seen in various media sources as well as the Illinois dog attack posts seen on this site, dog attacks can and do happen, and the injuries are often severe – if not fatal. For those attacks in which injuries are not fatal, extensive injuries and disfigurement – including scarring – are common, and substantial … Read more
