Under Illinois law (510 ILCS 5/16) known as the Illinois Animal Control Act, a dog owner is strictly liable for any injuries caused by their dog, regardless of whether the dog has a history of aggression or whether the owner was aware of the dog's potential to hurt someone. The law states that if a dog, without provocation, attempts to attacks, attacks, or injures a person who is in a place where they are lawfully allowed and are peaceably conducting themselves, then the dog owner is fully responsible for the civil damages for the dog bite injuries. This law also covers other types of animal attacks.