Dog Bite & Attack Lawyers in St. Louis

Dog Bites Are Painful and Can Leave Permanent Scarring. See How Our Attorneys Can Help Victims Win Compensation.

A dog doesn’t need to look scary to be a threat. Though there are some breeds of dog people assume are inherently more dangerous than others, the truth is, any dog can become provoked and attack someone unexpectedly. If this has happened to you or a loved one, it’s important to know your legal rights. Aside from the initial injuries, dog attacks can leave wounds both physical and psychological. As a victim, you deserve full and fair compensation to deal with the aftereffects of an attack.

Our St. Louis law firm provides quality representation to injury victims who need help receiving remuneration. We are not afraid to take on complex cases—our team puts in the work to find every legal angle you have after an attack. If we are unable to get the at-fault party to agree to a fair settlement, we will not hesitate to move forward with a lawsuit. We have a winning record in the courtroom and 24 years of experience to draw on as we fight for you.

Call our dog bite attorneys today at (314) 500-6000. No matter when you call, day or night, your call will be answered by an attorney ready to clarify your legal rights and schedule a free consultation.

The Basics of Dog Bite Law in Missouri

When your life is disrupted by an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you deserve the best help there is. Recovering fair compensation is essential to receiving the treatment you need so you can return to your normal life. Our St. Louis lawyers want to help you maximize your claim and fight back against insurers who don’t want to pay what your injuries are worth.

Some attorneys promise to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. We promise to fight for you. Persuading an insurer to agree on a fair payout might be an ideal outcome, but it’s far from assured. As qualified trial lawyers, we have leverage against bad settlement offers.

When we determine litigation is necessary to help you get the results you’re after, we show up prepared. There’s a reason we’ve won a majority of the trials we’ve fought. Call our attorneys today to get started on your strategy for recovery.

The Basics of Dog Bite Law in Missouri

In Missouri, any victim of any dog attack has standing to sue the dog owner for compensation. The rights of dog bite victims have been facing consideration nationwide over the past few years; in 2009, Missouri settled on a “strict liability” rule to define victims’ rights. This means any attack is the responsibility of the dog owner—even if that person had no reason to believe their pet could be dangerous. If you were attacked while on public property or as a guest on private property, you have the right to recover damages.

Like all other premises liability cases in the state, one thing that may have an impact on your eventual recovery is the rule of comparative negligence. By law, if you had any part in causing the incident, your compensation could be reduced by the percentage of blame found to rest with you. For instance, a dog owner might claim that a victim teased their dog in a way that led it to attack, or that a child’s actions were careless and hurtful to the animal and therefore precipitated the bite. Our attorneys can begin to prepare defenses against such challenges the moment we start on your case. We want to put you in the best position to receive maximum compensation.

Recovering Compensation After a Dog Bite

Though liability in a dog bite case is typically straightforward, certain circumstances (were you bitten on rented property?) could complicate matters. Additionally, the dog owner themself might not be the person who pays your final settlement. We can help you understand the context of your claim and use all possible means to pursue the compensation you deserve.