Premises Liability and the Negligent Landlord
It has been disheartening to witness the disregard for human safety practiced by a few but a very harmful number of landlords. In fact, landlord should be used as the title used for responsible and caring persons who take care for the safety and well-being of their tenants. The others are simply “slumlords”. We find […]
Dog Bites Need a Dog Court
Grazian & Volpe has represented the victims of dog bites in Chicago and surrounding suburbs for over 25 years. We have found that injuries can be particularly traumatic and disfiguring to the young and often the result of poor control by the pet owner. As lovers of animals and the advocates of the victims of animal attacks, we […]
Are pit bulls a public health threat in Chicago?
Any dog can become dangerous if it is not properly treated and well trained. When a dog that is large and strong is mistreated, there is a significant risk that the dog will attack someone, causing serious injuries. Unfortunately, a great number of pit bulls are abused and mishandled in the Chicago area. The Chicago […]
Boy’s family sues after child is bitten by monkey in Illinois park
Under Illinois state law, people are generally responsible for any harm that their pets cause to others. Whether a person has a dog, cat or a less conventional type of pet, he or she can be held legally accountable if that animal bites or attacks another person. This is true as long as the victim […]
Premises Liability: Your Landlord Should Protect Your Safety
Your Chicago Premises Liability Lawyers at the Lloyd Miller Law want you to know that your Landlord Should Protect Your Safety! Common law mandates that the owner of a building has a duty to take reasonable measures to maintain that property in a safe condition. This means that a building owner is required to take […]