01/12/2023
Palermo Law Group Legal Win of the Day
$300,000 Policy Limits obtained for a pizza delivery person who was bitten on the groin by a customer’s pit bull. The attack occurred when the pit bull rushed past its owner at the front door as the delivery person was completing the transaction.
The first takeaway is that dog owners should take measures to secure their protective dogs before opening the door for delivery people. This seems obvious, but we handle several cases every year where delivery people are attacked under similar circumstances. Under Illinois Law, dog owners are responsible for damages that occur as a result of unprovoked attacks to people who are lawfully on their premises.
The second takeaway is that homeowners insurance covers these unfortunate incidents, even if the unprovoked attack does not occur at the dog owner’s home.
Thousands of dog bite victims have reconstructive surgery every year, and hospital stays for dog bite injuries routinely push $20k. The emotional damage victims suffer cannot be overstated.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a dog bite injury?
A dog attack could warrant legal action and compensation. Illinois law holds the dog owner, handler, or keeper liable for any injuries from an unprovoked attack. The animal’s owner, handler or keeper is liable for an unprovoked attack even if the dog has never attacked anyone before.
You need a skilled attorney on your side who knows how to navigate the legal system, insurance adjusters, and the healthcare system.
Call Palermo Law Group today at (630)684-2332 to consult with nationally recognized personal injury lawyer, Mario Palermo regarding the best approach to obtaining compensation for your injuries.
Also visit us online at PalermoLawGroup.com
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a dog bite injury?
You need a skilled and experienced attorney on your side who knows how to navigate the legal system, insurance adjusters, and the healthcare system. Call now for a free consultation.
