Kansas City, Missouri Dog Bite Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a dog attack, you may have the right to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, disfigurement or disability, pain and suffering and more. A highly qualified Kansas City dog bite lawyer at the Law Offices of G. Michael Fatall can evaluate your case to determine the best way to protect and maximize your legal interests.

While each state and municipality has their own laws regarding dog bites, most laws place liability for dog bites on the dog's owner.If another party's negligence or wrongdoing contributed to the dog attack, they too may be held liable for any injuries caused by dog bites.For example, negligent landlords or day care supervisors can be held liable for dog bites under certain circumstances. A Kansas City personal injury lawyer can evaluate your case to determine who is responsible for your losses and suffering.

Dog owners must comply with restraint and confinement laws in order to protect their dogs, people, other animals, and the community AND to prevent dog bites. These laws require that dog owners prevent their canine from running at large beyond the confines of the owner's property.They also require an animal to be on a leash at all times while off the owner's property. Owners have a duty to secure their property so that an animal cannot exit the premise at will.Owners also have a duty to properly care for their animals.

The state of Missouri, and its respective counties, uses words like vicious dog or dangerous dog to refer to dogs that bite. The actual application of these definitions will depend your specific city or county laws and the dog bite incident in question. It is important to know that you can receive compensation for your dog bite injuries, even if the dog has never bitten before. Under negligence claims, your Kansas City personal injury lawyer will help show that the dog's owner knew of the dog's propensity to be dangerous, in order to establish liability in your case.

In some cases, it may not be necessary to prove that the owner was negligent at all. Under strict liability claims, a dog owner may be held liable for dog bites even if they were not negligent. Because the laws are complex, it is important to seek the help of a Kansas City personal injury lawyer to help determine your rights in filing a claim.

If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite, it is important to seek the early advice of a qualified and experienced Kansas City personal injury attorney. If you have suffered a dog attack, it is likely that insurance will be handling your claim. While, in theory, insurance companies exist to protect you in the event of loss, in practice, however, their primary goal is to make money.

With this agenda, it is not always likely that an insurance company will adequately compensate you after a dog bite. For this reason, it is helpful to secure to qualified legal help.

An experienced Kansas City dog bite attorney can ensure that your best interests are protected from the day of the accident until the day you are rightfully compensated for your losses and suffering. Our attorneys at the Law Offices of G. Michael Fatall can evaluate your case free of charge to determine the best way to handle your dog bite claim. Contact us today to speak to a qualified Kansas City dog bite attorney. Pursuing your case will not cost you anything: we do not receive payment until we successfully resolve your case. To learn more about dog bites, please contact us today.