Dog Bites and Scarring

Chicago, Illinois Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Victims of dog bites and animal attacks often experience permanent physical and emotional damage. Both children and adults can suffer the long-term impact of a dog bite in the form of scarring, disfigurement and psychological trauma. At McGowan & Hull, we provide attentive and experienced legal help to adults and children that have been bitten by dogs.

If you have been bitten by a dog or another domestic animal, contact McGowan & Hull online or call t 630-262-0366 or toll free at 800-871-4370 to arrange your free initial consultation.

We are available evenings and weekends by appointment, and if injuries prevent you from travelling to our Chicago or Geneva, Illinois locations, we can meet you in your home, at the hospital, or any other convenient location.

Understanding Dog Bite Laws in Illinois

As personal injury attorneys with more than 75 years of combined experience, we understand the sometimes confusing laws and insurance regulations that pertain to dog bite claims. We understand dog bite law and how nuances in the law can affect your claim.

In Illinois, animal owners — whether they own large dogs or other types of animals — are generally considered liable for any injuries those animals cause. However, the issue of provocation can raise some complications.

For example, if an adult is bitten while abusing or cruelly teasing a dog, the dog's owner may not be responsible for the injury. On the other hand, if a child provoked a dog and was then bitten, the child's age and understanding may be taken into consideration.

Seeking Compensation for Physical and Emotional Injuries After Dog Bites

Dog bite scars are due to a physical injury, but a great deal of the harm may be emotional — especially for children. Emotional losses can include phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions that may require therapy or counseling.

McGowan & Hull will demand full and fair compensation for the full range of losses you or your child may experience after a dog bite. These can include psychological injury as well as pain, scarring, nerve damage and disfigurement. We compensation.

If you or your child has sustained a dog bite injury, contact McGowan & Hull today to arrange a free initial consultation. We represent injured clients on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation for you.