Dog Bites

Central Illinois Dog Bite Attorney

Being attacked by a pit bull or other dog is a traumatic experience. In addition to the physical injury, many people suffer from emotional or psychological injuries. At the law office of Shay & Associates, our attorneys are here to help you recover physically, emotionally and financially.

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Contact Shay & Associates to talk with an experienced and caring lawyer. We listen and we pursue results. From offices in Decatur and Springfield, we serve clients throughout the central Illinois region.

Dog attacks and other animal attacks can cause serious, life-threatening injuries. When a vital artery is punctured, the attack can even result in the wrongful death of the victim. Our law firm is skilled in handling cases involving dog bite fatalities as well as serious dog bite injuries, including:

• Lacerations
• Puncture wounds
• Torn muscle tissue
• Facial scarring (and other physical scarring)
• Dismemberment

Our attorneys understand that the road to recovery after a dog attack can be a long journey. You may require significant medical treatment to cure the wounds and prevent infection. Special care, such as skin graft surgery or plastic surgery may be necessary to repair severe skin damage and reduce scarring. Many people, however, still must learn to cope with some form of disfigurement. In addition, many victims of dog bites must overcome their fear of dogs or even of going outdoors. Psychological counseling is often necessary to overcome these fears and deal with the injury.

Under Illinois' dog bite laws, dog owners may be held liable for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering of dog bite victims. At Shay & Associates, we help clients recover the compensation they need following a dog attack.

Turn to someone you can trust, call us at 217-425-5900 in Decatur, or 217-547-2500 in Springfield, today.

Whether you were attacked at a public dog park, or when invited onto a neighbor's property, you may have a right to be compensated for your dog bite injuries. Talk to an experienced dog bite lawyer our firm. Call or contact us directly via e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation. We maintain offices in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois.