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Dog
Bite Injuries
According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost five
million people are bitten by dogs each year. Not
surprisingly, most dog bite victims are children who often
sustain severe injuries to the face, disfiguring scars and
even loss of sight. Attorneys who handle cases
involving animal attacks must be familiar with the laws of
their state and the legal theories of recovery.
The most
common theory of recovery in Missouri and most states is
that the owner knew, or had reason to know, that his or her
dog had a “vicious propensity.” A vicious propensity means
that the dog might attack or injure people without
provocation.
Another theory
of recovery in a dog bite case, even when the animal is not
vicious, is where a property owner knows or should know that
the dog’s presence on their premises presents a foreseeable
danger to an invitee on the property. When a dog bite case
is brought on a premises liability theory it is unnecessary
to prove that the dog was vicious.
If you or your
child has suffered significant injuries from a dog bite
attack it is important that you contact an attorney
with experience handling dog bite cases. The law firm of Henry, Williams and Engelbrecht
has considerable experience in the handling
and prosecution of dog bite cases involving serious injury,
facial scarring, and loss of sight.
Contact an
Experienced Attorney
If you have questions about an injury or a loss we will be
happy to answer those questions at no obligation.
For a FREE CONSULTATION
to discuss your case call
1-800-491-8133 or visit our
contact page.
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