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Were you bitten by someone else’s dog in St. Louis, MO? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, scarring, emotional distress, and more. Contact our St. Louis dog bite lawyers at Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers at (314) 932-1066 and recover the financial award you deserve. We offer a free consultation.
Our legal team has used our two decades of collective experience to secure millions of dollars for injured people. We’re dedicated to fighting for victims’ rights and ensuring that they receive justice.
How Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You After a Dog Attack in St. Louis, MO
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a dog attack, you deserve to be compensated for your resulting damages. However, it isn’t always easy to assert your rights and receive a fair outcome.
You increase your chances of a full financial recovery by working with Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. Our St. Louis personal injury lawyers can represent you from start to finish, allowing you to focus on healing.
When you hire us to handle your dog bite claim in St. Louis, Missouri, you can expect us to:
- Listen to what happened and explain your rights under Missouri law
- Investigate the incident and gather evidence proving the owner’s liability
- Assess your damages and determine the value of your claim
- Negotiate with at-fault parties or insurers for a fair settlement
- Take the matter to court in St. Louis County, if necessary
Don’t let the dog owner or their insurer unjustly blame you or deny responsibility for your bite injuries. Force them to take your claim seriously by getting our personal injury lawyers on your side. Reach out to us today to discuss your dog bite injury case.
How Common Are Dog Bites?
Over 4.5 million dog bites happen in the U.S. annually. Sadly, many victims are younger children. In fact, dog bites have been ranked the eighth leading cause of nonfatal injuries for kids under the age of 15. They result in tens of thousands of visits to the emergency room and hospital stays each year.
Missouri’s Dog Bite Law
Dog bite laws are very state-specific. Some states have a “one-bite rule” requiring a victim to prove that the owner knew or should’ve known of their dog’s vicious nature to be held liable for bites. However, other jurisdictions – like Missouri – do not require a plaintiff to demonstrate this element.
Under Missouri law, dog owners and possessors can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs. That’s true regardless of whether the animal has ever shown aggression or the owner’s knowledge of any viciousness. In these cases, if the dog attacked you without provocation, you can hold the owner responsible for your resulting damages, even if they were in no way negligent.
“Provocation” could include actions such as taunting, hitting, or intentionally scaring the animal.
What Is the Value of My St. Louis Dog Bite Case?
Determining the value of a dog bite claim requires a careful examination of the facts and circumstances involved. Each victim is different, and the extent of their harm will play a vital role in the amount they receive.
Our dog bite attorneys in St. Louis will evaluate the following factors when calculating your damages:
- The severity of your dog bite injuries and the toll the incident has taken on your life
- Your medical bills and any future costs for treatment, surgery, or follow-ups
- Your psychological and physical pain stemming from the attack
- Whether you had to miss time from work and any impact on future earnings
- The parties involved and their available insurance coverage
- Whether you share any fault for the bite and your percentage of blame
- The evidence we’re able to obtain proving liability
It’s crucial to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure that you account for all the losses you’ve suffered. We’re here to help you put an accurate dollar figure on your damages and fight for the maximum recovery available.
What Compensation Is Available to Dog Bite Victims in St. Louis?
As a St. Louis dog bite victim, you may be entitled to compensation for the full range of losses you’ve suffered, including economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages represent the financial harm resulting from the attack, such as:
- Medical expenses for ER services, hospital stays, treatment, surgery, etc.
- Future medical needs, such as follow-ups
- Lost income
- Reduced earning potential
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Property damage
- Physical therapy
Non-economic damages are personal to each victim and account for the trauma and pain experienced, including:
- Mental anguish
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Disability or impairment
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Fear and PTSD
The aftermath of a dog bite or attack can be traumatic. You shouldn’t have to deal with the consequences alone. We can fight for your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve under Missouri state law.
Common Injuries Sustained in Dog Attacks
Dog bite victims can suffer a wide range of harm, depending on how hard they were bitten, the size of the dog, the victim’s age/health, and more.
Some common dog bite injuries include:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Lacerations, punctures, and bruises
- Head and brain injuries
- Nerve damage
- Facial injuries
- Damage to internal organs
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Neck injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Eye injuries
- Amputations
- Infections
- Emotional injuries, such as PTSD
Whether you sustained minor bruising that is expected to fully heal or catastrophic injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Be sure to seek medical treatment, regardless of the severity of your injury. Dog bites can lead to infections if they aren’t properly evaluated and cared for, which can result in major complications.
Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed for My Missouri Dog Bite Injuries?
In many dog bite claims, the owner or their insurance company blames the victim for contributing to their injuries. For example, they may allege that you were taunting the dog, otherwise provoked it, or were trespassing.
If that happens, you may still be entitled to compensation. Missouri follows a pure comparative negligence rule. If the opposing party can prove that you share some fault for your dog bite injury, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of blame.
For example, if you’re found to be 20% responsible, your monetary award will be reduced by 20%.
It’s essential to contact an attorney for guidance right away if you’re facing allegations of shared fault. We can ensure that you aren’t assigned more blame than is fair.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer in St. Louis?
Most Missouri dog bite attorneys, including those at Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, work on a contingency fee basis. That means you will not owe any money upfront or out-of-pocket to retain legal representation.
Instead, attorney’s fees will be deducted from any court award or settlement obtained on your behalf. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
This arrangement allows you to hire us even if you’re struggling financially due to unexpected costs and losses.
How Long Do I Have To File a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Missouri?
You typically have five years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Missouri, including cases involving dog bites. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. However, there are certain exceptions. For example, if you lost a loved one in a fatal dog attack, you generally have three years to file a wrongful death claim. Cases involving minors may also have different rules.
You shouldn’t wait to take legal action. The quicker you start the process of working with a lawyer, the stronger your evidence will be.
Don’t lose your right to compensation because of a procedural error or a weak case. Hire our St. Louis dog bite attorneys to ensure that all deadlines are met and your claim is as strong as possible.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Experienced St. Louis Dog Bite Lawyers
If you or a family member were bitten by a dog in St. Louis, Missouri, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. However, it’s essential to work with an experienced dog bite lawyer to ensure that you receive an amount that fairly compensates you for your damages.
The legal team at Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers will identify the responsible party, gather the evidence needed to prove your claim, and negotiate a settlement on your behalf. We won’t let an insurer or anyone else take advantage of you.
Contact our personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation to learn more. We’re available 24/7.
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Areas of Practice
We represent victims injured in a wide range of accident and injury claims, including
Commercial trucks are usually insured for $1 million or more, and the carriers behind them have lawyers and investigators on the file the day of the crash. Trucking cases need immediate attention to preserve the evidence that wins them, including the driver's logs, the truck's electronic data, maintenance records, and the company's safety history. We handle these cases regularly and know what to look for.
Crashes involving delivery vans, work trucks, rideshare drivers on the clock, and other company vehicles often encompass multiple insurance policies and a fight over who was working for whom at the time. Untangling that is a meaningful part of the case, and it can substantially change what's available to the injured client.
Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, and traumatic amputations require careful calculation of future medical costs and other long-term care needs. We work with life-care planners and medical economists so the full lifetime cost of the injury is on the table, and not just the medical bills that have already come in.
Wrongful death claims are about more than money. Families need answers and accountability as much as they need financial security. We handle these cases with the seriousness they deserve and walk families through the legal and emotional landscape carefully.
Traumatic brain injuries don't always show up clearly on a standard ER scan, and adjusters routinely undervalue them despite the serious health implications. These cases require thorough medical documentation, the right specialists, and expert testimony to be valued correctly.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian collisions tend to produce severe injuries from impact alone. Liability is often clear, but carriers still push back on damages. We make sure the long-term medical, vocational, and personal impact is fully documented.
Motorcyclists face built-in bias from insurance adjusters who automatically assume the rider was at fault. We've handled enough of these cases to know how that argument gets made and how to push back.
We don't take every car accident case. We take the serious ones, such as those involving significant injuries, disputed liability, or commercial vehicles, as well as aggressive insurance carriers.
Construction injury cases often involve third-party liability, and OSHA issues, which further complicate matters. The investigation has to start quickly before site conditions change and evidence disappears.
Experienced representation for patients harmed by medical errors, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and other forms of healthcare negligence.
Why This Firm Exists
James Eason didn't build this firm to be the biggest. He built it to be the kind of firm an injured person actually needs. We are small enough to stay personally involved, prepared enough to walk into court, and selective enough to take cases seriously. The model most personal injury firms run on is volume: take everything, settle most of it quickly, and then move on to the next injured client. That works for the firm, but it doesn't always work for the client. The lawyers who genuinely prepare every case for trial are the ones who get the best results, because the insurance carriers know the difference. That's our model here.
Steps to Proceed
Our Proven Process
We'll listen to what happened, ask the questions that matter, and tell you honestly whether we think the case is worth pursuing. If we don't, we'll say so.
Investigation
If we take the case, we get to work, investigating the police reports, medical records, and witness statements, preserving the evidence and working with experts as needed.
We build a documented claim and present it to the insurance carrier. Most cases settle here. If yours doesn’t, we keep going.
Litigation Preparation
If the offer isn't fair, we litigate. Because we've prepared the case for trial from the beginning, we're ready when it gets there.
Settlement, mediation, or verdict — we pursue whichever outcome reflects what your case is actually worth.
Professional Recognition
Honors & Professional Organizations
James Eason is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and is on the Board of Governors. He also belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, National Trial Lawyers, American Association of Justice, and Mound City Bar Association
James has been honored with membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy.
Eason Law Firm has also been nominated as a finalist in the St. Louis Magazine A-List for Personal Injury Attorneys.
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
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St. Louis Lawyers Association
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What You Get When You Work With Us
No Fee Unless We Recover
We offer standard contingency representation. You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover
Handled by Our Team, Not Handed Off
Your case is managed by our legal team from start to finish. We do not pass clients from office to office or outsource case management.
Trial-ready preparation
Insurance carriers pay more when they believe the lawyer across the table is genuinely prepared to try the case
Honest case evaluation
If the case isn't strong enough to pursue, we'll tell you. If it's worth fighting, we'll explain exactly why.
Available when it matters
Serious injuries don't keep business hours. Neither do we.