Dog Bite Attacks
If you’re the victim of a dog bite attack, there are some important steps you need to take in order to make sure your rights are protected.
The road to recovery may be a lot longer (and more costly) than you anticipate, so it’s important to get the compensation you need for your injuries.
- Seek immediate medical attention; your health and safety always come first.
- Contact local authorities, like police and animal control, to file an injury report.
- Find out who owns the dog and gather any contact information you can. You need to establish ownership of the dog before you can move toward getting your compensation.
Fortunately for dog bite victims in Missouri, the dog bite laws are on your side. If you are on public property or lawfully on private property at the time of the attack, and did not provoke the dog before the bite, the dog owner is held strictly liable for the attack, and you may be awarded compensation. However, if a judge determines that you were partially responsible for the attack, your compensation will be reduced accordingly.
When it comes to your injuries, don’t count on insurance to cover all of your medical bills. Dog bite injuries can be disfiguring, disabling, or fatal. You may need several procedures, reconstructive surgery, or physical therapy before you’re recovered. Contact a personal injury attorney experienced in dog bite cases to discuss what kind of compensation is available to you.
Contact a St. Louis, MO Dog Bite Attorney
Call us to schedule a free consultation, we’ll discuss the details of your dog bite attack and help you understand what options and rights you have. (314)-A-LAWYER (314-252-9937)
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