Dog Bite Attorney in Missouri
Have You or a Loved One Been Injured by a
Dog Attack in Mid-Missouri? Get Legal Help From an Experienced Dog Bite Attorney at Duckworth Injury Law
Seek Compensation With Our Missouri Dog Bite Lawyer
If a dog attacks you or a loved one, the dog’s owner could be held liable for your damages in the state of Missouri. Let our firm review your case & our attorney will guide you through the details of filing a claim or lawsuit
Owning a dog is a big responsibility, and one of the most important aspects of ownership is preventing the dog from harming others. A dog left outside off-leash may break away and charge at a passing local jogger or a vulnerable child playing on the sidewalk. Other times a dog may be triggered by a new environment or unfamiliar person, causing the dog to bite out of fear. Dog bites and attacks range in severity from simple puncture wounds requiring a few stitches to serious scarring and disfigurement and resulting mental conditions such as PTSD. If you or someone you love has suffered a dog bite due to the negligence of a dog owner, you can seek compensation by filing a claim or taking the case to a Missouri court.
Protect your legal rights with a dog bite attorney at Duckworth Injury Law today. Our principal attorney’s legal acumen has helped win many cases for victims of dog attacks across Missouri, handling each case with compassion toward his clients and aggressive advocacy in pursuing compensation. Schedule your consultation with Missouri’s Injury Law Firm as soon as possible.
As dog ownership grows more popular every year, Duckworth Injury Law is committed to defending victims of dog bites due to the negligence of dog owners
People love their pets. In a 2024 survey by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 82 million U.S. homeowners reported owning a pet, and 58 million households included at least one dog. However, a dog bite can cause serious injuries to the victim. Small children under 9 years old are the most vulnerable to attacks, and many of these attacks can occur to the head, neck, or upper area of the face. Between the cost of medical treatment and the trauma of a frightening incident, dog attacks can bring victims and their families immense physical, mental, and emotional pain. Our personal injury lawyer will provide all the legal support you need while you or your loved one focuses on recovery following a dog bite in Missouri.
A dog attack requires immediate medical attention and must be cleaned to prevent infection. Victims are at risk of developing rabies, tetanus, or even lethal complications like an infection. Besides the laceration itself, dog bites can also lead to nerve damage, fractures, disfigurement, amputation, and occasionally even wrongful death. Some victims of dog bites also face lifelong mental disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD. In a world where there are more and more dogs out in public, victims of dog bites often experience an extreme fear of simply going outside and being around dogs.
Typically, victims of dog bites in Missouri have five years to file a
personal injury claim and three years to file a
wrongful death claim.
Call Duckworth Injury Law
to get started on pursuing compensation for your dog bite claim today.
Examples of injuries suffered by victims of a dog attack in Missouri
- Amputation
- Disfigurement
- Infection From Bite Wounds
- Laceration
- Post-Traumatic Stress
- Wrongful Death
- & More
You may be entitled to significant compensation following a dog bite, but it will take a competent personal injury attorney to pursue your claim. Choose Missouri’s Injury Law Firm
If you are pursuing a claim or lawsuit against a dog owner (or their insurance company), the odds are that they are going to try and deflect responsibility. The defendant dog owner may claim that you provoked the dog or trespassed on their land, causing the animal to bite you. However, in Missouri, a dog owner is liable for the actions of their dog under two scenarios:
- Strict Liability – if the injured party was bitten by a dog, did not provoke the dog, and was bitten while on public property or lawfully on private property (RSMo. § 273.036). Under strict liability, an owner may be found liable for all damages regardless of the pet’s good or bad past behavior. It also does not matter whether the owner was or was not aware of the dog’s aggressiveness.
- General Negligence – if the dog owner was negligent in his training, supervision, or control of his dog, causing the dog to bite the injured party.
Winning your dog bite claim means recovering the compensation you deserve following your incident. Common compensation in a dog bite claim includes money for hospital bills, scarring and/or disfigurement, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, and other factors that have impacted you or your loved one. With Duckworth Injury Law, you can trust an experienced PI attorney to review everything from medical records to witness testimonies, ensuring you have full legal power when negligent dog owners attempt to dodge accountability.
As a knowledgeable dog bite personal injury attorney, EC Duckworth has earned tens of thousands of dollars in settlements for victims of dog attacks in the state of Missouri. For a free case review with Duckworth Injury Law, reach out today.
What are your compensation options for a dog bite case in Missouri
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Scarring and/or Disfigurement
- Emotional Trauma
- Pain & Suffering
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life & More
EC Duckworth’s case results for dog bites in Missouri
$57,500
SETTLEMENT
$40K
Settlement
$25K
Settlement
Our personal injury lawyer handles every dog bite case with the compassion & sensitivity HIS clients deserve
After experiencing a traumatic dog bite in Missouri, it can be easy for the injured party to feel isolated and fearful. When an owner allows their dog to attack another person and jeopardize the rights and safety of others, they should be held accountable. Don’t settle for just any lawyer to handle your dog bite case. Instead, rely on an experienced dog bite lawyer who will actively listen to your needs and provide you with straightforward counsel throughout the legal process.
Victims of dog attacks & their families come to Duckworth Injury Law in Missouri for an approach that not only prioritizes legal experience but also emphasizes client service. We understand the pain you’re going through, whether it’s the literal wounds or the grief of seeing a loved one injured. While our personal injury attorney is compassionate during your case review, he will save his tenacity and wit for the courtroom when fighting for your maximum compensation.
Dog attacks leave both physical and emotional scars for the injured parties involved – our goal is to allow you to focus on healing. Duckworth Injury Law’s attorney’s winning record handling dog bite claims and knowledgeable counsel regarding Missouri’s dog bite laws will put you at ease knowing your claim is in good hands. Get in touch with Missouri’s dog bite attorney and schedule your free consultation today.
Need a dog bite attorney in Missouri? We provide statewide legal representation from our law firm in Columbia, MO
At Duckworth Injury Law, we believe every neighborhood in Missouri should be safe from dog attacks. However, we know that unless owners take their responsibility to supervise their dogs seriously, families will continue to suffer from dog bites. Fortunately for Missouri residents who have been impacted by a dog bite, our dog bite lawyer is willing to take on cases throughout the state. From the
Lake of the Ozarks to
Jefferson City to our central location in
Columbia and to anywhere else across Missouri, Duckworth Injury Law is prepared to navigate your claim with diligence and tenacity. If you’ve been injured by a dog, don’t deal with costly medical treatment, mental therapy, and excessive pain alone. Contact Duckworth Injury Law today to determine if our firm is the right fit to represent you in pursuing your dog bite claim.
