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Numerous dog bite victims find their way to the emergency room each year. Due to no fault of their own, they face significant and often catastrophic injuries needing significant medical attention. The good news is that in Missouri, the law is on the side of dog bite victims.
However, getting properly compensated for a dog bite or any other personal injury is a challenge due to penny-pinching insurance companies. At Holland Injury Law, we make sure our clients can receive proper compensation payouts for their losses.
Thousands of injury victims have come to Holland Injury Law in search of answers and solutions. For over three decades, we have fought vigorously for the compensation they are owed because of the actions of others. Like them, you can rely on our team to do everything possible to get you paid out properly.
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When Holland Injury Law is on the case, you don’t have to worry about complying with complex legal procedures. We handle everything while you tend to your injuries and personal life. We’ve recovered over $300 Million for our 7,000+ clients and have more than 1000 5-star reviews.
If you have been bitten by a dog, look no further than Holland Injury Law to help you get justice through compensation. Call for a free consultation with an experienced dog bite lawyer today.
As mentioned, Missouri dog bite laws favor dog bite victims. Provisions of the dog bite statute make dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries caused by their dogs. Strict liability in these cases means the dog bite victim does not have to prove that someone was negligent. They simply need to prove that the dog bit them.
There are a few factors that may disqualify a victim from seeking damages in some cases, including:
Barring the above-mentioned factors, dog bite victims may seek valuable compensatory damages after being bitten. Keep in mind that dog attacks without bites are treated differently than attacks that cause bites. Instead of suffering a bite, a dog attack victim might suffer harm from a fall, scratches, or blunt-force trauma.
Dog attack victims who are injured but without being bitten have the right to seek damages under common law negligence laws but not through the dog bite statute.
In cases such as these, the dog owner or handler is not strictly liable. The victim must prove that they were at least negligent or reckless. For example, a dog owner with a known vicious dog out at Pritcher Dog Park could be seen as negligent or reckless.
In many personal injury cases, the victim sometimes plays a role in their own accident and injury. In Missouri, victims may still recover compensation even if they are 99% responsible for their accidents.
However, dog bites are controlled by strict liability, which means the dog owner is liable regardless of whether the victim was negligent. However, provoking a dog or trespassing will disqualify a victim from seeking damages in most cases.
As you might imagine, dog bites can cause extremely painful and destructive wounds. In some cases, catastrophic injuries are the result, and in others, death. The dog bite permits victims to recover the compensation they need to address their losses and, perhaps, build a better future.
Compensable damages in dog bite cases include:
Our team carefully evaluates every aspect of your case to determine the full extent of the damages owed to you. We work diligently to leave no compensation behind.
Missouri has one of the most generous statutes of limitations for personal injury cases in the country. Dog bite victims have five years to file a lawsuit for damages after being bitten, whereas other states only give two to three years for the same.
However, dog bite victims must be aware that cases get more difficult to prove and win the longer they wait to take action. Evidence can become quite problematic if not collected early. Acting quickly to seek compensation after being harmed is the best thing a victim can do for their compensation claim.
As explained, there is no requirement for dog bite victims to prove negligence or recklessness. They must simply demonstrate that a dog bit them. This task may be completed in various fashions, depending on the circumstances, including through the use of:
Regardless of whether your dog bite occurred in Blue Springs Dog Park or at a friend’s place, the attorneys at Holland Injury Law will meticulously investigate every aspect of the occurrence to find the evidence necessary to prove liability.
Although dog bite victims need not prove negligence, they still face significant obstacles in recovering the money they need. The compensation process does not automatically lead to proper compensation for bite victims.
In some cases, victims with valid cases may even receive a denial instead of compensation or compensation far below what they should receive. Attorneys work against these results and fight to get their clients what they deserve.
Insurance companies are for-profit businesses that work hard to pay as little compensation as possible. Regardless of the type of claim, adjusters and insurance defense attorneys spend the bulk of their time looking for justifications to pay less or nothing at all.
Sadly, many dog bite victims are simply not aware of the motivations of insurance companies. Some victims even believe insurance companies to be on their side, which is not the truth. In fact, insurance companies spend their time and resources looking for any reason whatsoever to deny or reduce valid claims.
Attorneys know insurance company tricks and vigorously protect their clients from these tactics. If you have been bitten by a dog and have received an insurance offer, you are strongly advised to meet with an attorney to review your case.
Evidence is indispensable for successful dog bite claims. Yet, evidence issues are common and can sink a perfectly valid case if not dealt with properly. Attorneys work hard to properly identify, collect, and present evidence according to required legal procedures and regulations.
Dog bite victims seeking compensation need guidance and counsel to understand the processes around them and the ramifications of their decisions. With an attorney, a dog bite victim gets the peace of mind they deserve from tailored legal counsel.
If you are interested in maximum compensation for your dog bite, you need an advocate who can compel insurance companies to pay what you deserve. Contact Holland Injury Law to get the representation your case deserves. We offer free consultations for potential clients. Call today.
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