Missouri Dog Bite Law
Dog Bite Laws in Missouri and the One Bite Rule
Many states in the United States follow the "One Bite" law. This means that a victim can only sue a dog owner if the dog already had a history of biting. The "one bite" law puts the burden of proof on the victim to prove that the dog was a known danger. While this law protected dog owners from lawsuits, it left victims of dog bite injuries with few legal options. Recently, a new Missouri dog bite law was passed that places the burden back on the dog owner's themselves making it possible for victims to sue for damages even if the dog has never had a history of aggression.
Missouri statute 273.036 makes the dog owner liable for any injuries to a person or to property without any proof that the dog displayed prior vicious propensities. As long as the victim did not provoke the injury or trespass on private property, the victim has a right to sue for damages and seek compensation for injuries that they sustained. Before this law was changed, dog bite liability claims were established by showing the dog had vicious propensities. If the victim's dog bite lawyer could prove that the dog had prior aggressive tendencies and the dog owner had knowledge, there would be dog bite liability.
If you have been injured by a dog, it is important to know that Missouri dog bite laws are now on your side. You can seek financial compensation for medical expenses, pain, lost wages and even emotional trauma that resulted from your dog bite. An aggressive dog bite attorney with extensive knowledge of Missouri's new dog bite law is essential to receiving the maximum compensation for your injuries.
At Page Law, we know dog bite injuries are traumatic and difficult to deal with. The injuries affect the entire family on many different levels. Our Missouri dog bite injury attorneys work aggressively to obtain the maximum compensation for all of our dog bite victims and their families. Our knowledge of Missouri's dog bite law (273.036) is unparalleled. Contact us immediately for a free consultation. You will never pay any fees unless we recover money for you. Please call 314.488.2433 for an immediate response from John Page or contact John online at john@thepagefirm.com.
