Every year, there are at least five million dog bites reported in the United States, with over two million of these attacks resulting in injuries. Fortunately, the state of Illinois has an Animal Control Act that holds the owner liable for any attacks instigated by his or her dog—even if it is the dog's first attack and there were no previous indications that the pet was dangerous.

At the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C., we are here to fight for your rights. We will do whatever we can to make sure that the liable party covers your medical costs, lost wages, and compensates you for your injury. Once we meet with you and determine that you have a claim for your injuries, our staff physician, who also has a law degree, will meet with you to assess your injuries and recovery time so we can file an accurate claim for you.

Recovery for Your Dog Bite Injuries
Unlike other kinds of personal injury accidents involving motor vehicles, such as trucks, cars, or motorcycles, recovering compensation for injuries from a dog bite can be covered by homeowners insurance. Our personal injury lawyers will look at the dog owner's homeowners insurance policy as well as explore other avenues of recovery to make sure that you receive the maximum amount of damages for your injury claim. For example, there may be more than one party aside from the dog's owner, such as the person who was responsible for the dog when the bite occurred or the owner of the property (if he or she is not the pet owner) where the animal attack took place, who can also be held liable for your injuries.

Injuries from a dog bite can range from mild to severe and life altering. Bruising, punctures, lacerations, nerve and muscle damage, facial and other disfigurements such as scars, infections, as well as emotional and psychological trauma are just some of the injuries that can result from a dog attack. Injuries from a dog bite can be especially traumatic for a young child who may have to spend years with a disfigurement until he or she is fully grown and can undergo the proper corrective surgery.

At the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C., not only will we aggressively pursue your claim so that you can obtain your financial recovery as soon as possible, but we can refer you to a team of qualified experts, including plastic surgeons and nerve damage specialists that can treat your injuries or the injuries of your loved one.

For nearly 15 years, the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C. has fought for the rights of injured parties located in and around the Chicago area, as well as throughout the state of Illinois. We are here to get you through this very difficult time and help you collect the financial compensation that you need and deserve to recover from your injuries and move forward with your life.

Many of our personal injury clients reside in the nearby towns and neighborhoods of Lake County, Will County, DuPage County, and Cook County, including Chicago, Lansing, Dolton, Hazel Crest, South Holland, Chicago Heights, Sauk Village, Berwyn, Cicero, Westchester, Maywood, Olympia Fields, Matteson, Bellwood, Oak Park, Riverside, Oak Lawn, Homewood, Harvey, and Blue Island.

Your first consultation with us is free. If you cannot come to us at our law offices that are located in downtown Chicago's "Loop," we will travel to you. We believe that everyone who is seriously injured has a right to excellent legal representation.

We are here for you. Call the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman, P.C., toll-free, at 1-888- MALMAN LAW (625-6265) or at (312) 629-0099 or send us an e-mail: info@malmanlaw.com.