If you have been bitten by a dog in Chicago, seeking immediate medical attention and contacting a personal injury lawyer like Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. is crucial. Dog bites can lead to severe infections due to the complex microbiology of the wounds, which often require professional legal and medical intervention.…
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Paws and Laws: Understanding Dog Bite Laws and Safeguarding Your Rights
Dog bites can be a serious problem for children and adults alike. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dogs bite more than 4 million people each year in the United States. Some breeds are more likely to cause injury or death from…
Personal Injuries from a Dog Bite
Dog bite injuries can be devastating, both physically and emotionally. At the Chicago injury firm Zneimer & Zneimer PC, our experienced attorneys understand the pain and trauma that can come with a dog bite, and we are dedicated to helping clients receive the compensation they deserve under Illinois law. Under…
Dog owners and responsibilities for injuries
Dog bites can result in serious injuries and inflammation that can cause significant pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Chicago, it is important to seek medical attention right away. The dog bite lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have seen…
Your dog is your best friend – you should be one too
The Chicago dog bite attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have encountered sad cases where dogs end up euthanized because they cause serious injuries to people or as a result of aggressive or fear-based behavior, but it is important to note that this is often not the dog’s fault. A…
What to Do After a Dog Bite
As Chicago personal injury attorneys who have handled many dog bite cases, we have seen the serious consequences of dog bites. Dog bites should always be considered serious if the skin is punctured due to the potential for infection. If you have been bitten by a dog, it’s important to…
What Would a Normal Dog Do?
What does a normal dog do in Chicago? A normal Chicago dog The Chicago personal injuries attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer follow all published court decisions discussing the Animal Control Act because we have many dog bite injuries victims. Under the Illinois Animal Control Act, one can recover damages for…
Dogs don’t bite until they do
Dog looking at people The Chicago personal injury attorneys with Zneimer & Zneimer note yet another tragic story involving a family pet resulting in the death of two small children. This tragedy should remind us that dogs are animals with their own whims, needs, and moods. Most dogs also…
Who is to Blame if a Dog Leaves its Yard and Bites a Pedestrian?
The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Zneimer & Zneimer often meet with people who had suffered severe dog bite injuries from a dog that lives in a rental place. Many times a dog had jumped over a low fence or squeezed through a broken door and attacked a passerby. Although…
Chicago Ranks High For Dog Bites
As part of National Dog Bite Awareness Week, the United States Postal Service released its dog bite numbers which showed that Chicago ranked second in the nation for dog bites of postal workers, with 59 attacks. The same survey showed that Illinois ranked sixth in the nation for dog bites…