June 24, 2019 | Dog Bites
There are certain situations where a dog bite victim might not feel comfortable filing a claim against the dog’s owner, such as if the liable party is a close friend, family member, or neighbor. However, dog bite injuries can cause steep medical expenses and severe,… read more
June 24, 2019 | Dog Bites
The “one-bite rule” is a law that some states have adopted that allow dogs a “free pass” in some situations, depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident. While the one-bite rule doesn’t let a dog’s owner off the hook if they severely injure another animal… read more
June 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
Thousands of people are injured in dog bite accidents every year. In the state of Missouri, if another person’s dog injures you, the dog owner is strictly liable for your damages under Missouri’s dog bite laws. Proving that a dog owner is liable for your injuries can… read more
June 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
In most states, if a dog bites someone, and it’s an isolated incident, the dog’s owner is unlikely to be liable if they had no idea that the dog was dangerous. However, in the state of Missouri, if a dog causes harm to someone, and… read more
June 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
In most states in the U.S., a dog owner isn’t automatically liable for an animal’s actions. However in the state of Missouri, if a dog bites someone without provocation, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for the dog’s behavior and is required to compensate victims… read more
June 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
Dog bite settlements are calculated based on several factors; most importantly, a state’s dog bites laws. In some states, if a person is bitten by someone else’s dog, unprovoked, the victim is eligible to file a claim against the dog’s owner due to strict liability…. read more
June 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
Missouri uses the rule of strict liability, which allows dog bite victims to sue a dog’s owner to recover compensation for their harm and losses caused in a dog bite accident. However, if the accident occurred on private property or the victim provoked the dog… read more
June 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
Children are the primary victims of severe dog bite injuries. Thousands of children under the age of 9 are injured in dog bite accidents in the U.S. every year, and most require medical treatment for their injuries. No parent should have to experience their child… read more
December 10, 2018 | Dog Bites
Insurance companies place unreasonable obstacles before injured victims. Let our dog bite lawyers move them. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean all of them are friendly towards strangers. Even if a dog looks harmless or adorable, you need to remember that… read more