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  1. Reasons to Hire Our Dog Bite Lawyers in Springfield, MO
  2. We Can Explain Missouri Dog Bite Laws
  3. Your Compensation for a Dog Bite Claim
  4. Long-Term Effects of a Dog Attack
  5. What to Do After a Dog Bites You
  6. Contact Our Team After an Animal Attack in Springfield, MO

If an animal attacks you, you can get the help you need to build your legal claim from a Springfield dog bite lawyer on our team at Aaron Sachs & Associates. We can immediately answer your questions and explain the next steps you need to take.

Once you get in touch, we’ll focus on developing a personalized strategy to address your legal needs. Our law firm has over 200 years of combined experience and the resources to guide you through the legal process.

Find out more about how our Springfield personal injury lawyers can help by contacting us for a free initial consultation.

Reasons to Hire Our Dog Bite Lawyers in Springfield, MO

Our personal injury attorneys can provide dedicated help throughout the legal process. We’ll take the time to address all of your concerns and keep you informed as we handle your claim so you can make informed decisions.

You can rely on us to:

  • Gather evidence to establish fault
  • Find the dog’s owner or another liable party
  • Track all of the losses you sustain
  • Help with insurance settlement negotiations
  • Assist if you need to file a lawsuit

We’re here and ready to help, so don’t wait to contact our team at Aaron Sachs & Associates.

We Have a Record of Success

Our team at Aaron Sachs & Associates has secured more than half a billion dollars in compensation for injury victims who turned to us for help.

We invite you to go over our case results to see specific examples of our work, while keeping in mind that our past results are not guarantees of our future outcomes.

For a free legal consultation with a dog bite lawyer serving Springfield, call 417-777-7777

We Can Explain Missouri Dog Bite Laws

Dog owners in Missouri are “strictly liable” for damages suffered by victims of dog bites, regardless of whether or not the dog has a history of viciousness, per Mo. Rev. Stat. § 273.036. This means that, in most cases, if a dog bites you, the owner has to cover your losses regardless of negligent behavior.

Missouri has exceptions to strict liability laws. If you provoked the dog into biting you, you may not be entitled to compensation. Many dog owners (and their insurance companies) use provocation as a defense, even if you did nothing to provoke the attack.

Strict liability laws also do not apply if a dog bites a trespasser.

Missouri Has Different Laws for Non-Bite Injuries

Strict liability does not generally apply to animal attacks that do not involve biting. Instead, to get compensation, our team will need to prove that the dog’s owner had a duty to control the dog, violated that duty, and the violation caused your injuries.

We can give you more information about non-bite injury claims when you contact us for help.

Comparative Negligence Laws for Dog Bite Claims

Missouri uses pure comparative negligence laws to handle dog bite claims. These laws state that your amount of compensation will drop based on your level of fault for the incident.

We can work to establish that the dog’s owner or another party holds full liability for the incident to support your claim.

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Your Compensation for a Dog Bite Claim

You may qualify for fair compensation for your economic and non-economic damages after a dog bites you. The liable party may need to pay for your:

  • Medical bills
  • Missed wages
  • Therapy and rehabilitative care
  • Lost earning potential
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma

Our Springfield dog bite attorneys can review your situation and work with you to determine a fair value for your claim.

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Long-Term Effects of a Dog Attack

In addition to puncture wounds, broken bones, scarring, and the risk of infection, dog bites have a profound psychological impact on survivors. People who are attacked by a dog may be afraid of the animals for the rest of their lives. This debilitating fear is called cynophobia.

People who survive dog attacks often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well.

These conditions can prevent an individual from working and cause other serious losses. The effects of a dog bite should not be underestimated. Whether owners or insurance companies try to shirk liability or undervalue your claim, we’ll fight hard on your behalf.

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What to Do After a Dog Bites You

In the aftermath of an animal attack in Springfield, make sure that you:

  • Notify Springfield-Greene County Animal Control
  • Get medical treatment at a facility like the Mercy Emergency Department or Cox Medical Center South Emergency and Trauma Center
  • Get contact information from anyone who saw the attack
  • Take pictures of your injuries and the dog, if possible
  • Contact our personal injury law firm for help

You can reach out to our team at Aaron Sachs & Associates to learn more about your next steps.

Contact Our Team After an Animal Attack in Springfield, MO

Unlike other personal injury cases, most dog bites do not hinge on negligence but boil down to the question of provocation. While strict liability should simplify cases, both parties argue fiercely over whether the dog was provoked.

Our team at Aaron Sachs & Associates is committed to your cause. We got into personal injury law and dog bite law because we wanted to protect the injured.

You can learn more about how our Springfield dog bite attorneys can help by contacting us now for a free initial consultation.

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