St. Louis Dog Bite Injury Lawyers
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks in Missouri - Call our local personal injury hotline at (314) 448-0934 for immediate help!
If you or a family member has been injured because of an animal attack or a dog bite, you must hold the animal’s owner or handler responsible for your injuries. With a St. Louis dog bite lawyer from Schultz Legal Group on your side, you can be confident that we will fight to obtain the rightful compensation and damages you deserve, pursuant to Missouri law. Your attorney will keep you informed every step of the way, so you can focus on healing and spending time with your loved ones.
According to the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.7 million Americans fall victim to dog bites every year. Over one million of these victims seek medical attention for their injuries, but many cases go unreported to the authorities (law enforcement or animal control agencies). In 2007, there were 32 reported cases of deaths caused by dog attacks in the United States. Unfortunately, children are often the victims of dog attacks and because of their small size often sustain injury to the face. Additionally, men are more likely to be bitten than women. Dog attacks are usually brought about by the owner's negligence or abuse in handling or training the animal. An owner may try to domesticate an animal which is naturally wild or aggressive in nature. An owner may fail to restrain an animal or have a dog on a leash in a public place, where an attack could occur.
Visit our DOG BITE INJURY VICTIM INFORMATION CENTER for instructions on what to do immediately following a dog attack. Also included is information regarding Missouri dog bite injury law.
Unfortunately, many owners of aggressive breeds are in denial of the dangers their animals present to the public. Their pets may have chased the postman, lunged at an unfamiliar child, nipped at another dog, etc....but these owners claim to be "absolutely certain that their pet would never actually hurt anyone." Numerous breeds have a natural disposition to aggression, including:
Missouri is not a "one bite free" state. This means that even when a dog had no previous history of violence, or if the owner had no knowledge of their dog's violent nature, the owner may still be held liable if their dog attacks and injures a person. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite, contact a St. Louis dog bite lawyer at Schultz Legal Group. We will use our years of experience and knowledge of Missouri injury law in order to prove the liability of the dog owner and help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Are you the victim of a dog bite or animal attack? Contact
St. Louis Dog Bite Injury Lawyer Stephen Schultz today and get the experienced attorneys at
Schultz Legal Group on your side! Our lawyers are available anytime at (314) 448-0934, toll-free (866)
840-3636, or by
email to discuss your dog bite injury claim. Don't be victimized twice.