Owning a dog is fairly common for residents in Missouri and elsewhere. While it is commonplace to see dog owners walking their dogs on the sidewalks and the park and to see dogs contained in their yards, this does not automatically mean that the general public is...
Missouri cities appear twice in top 20 for dog bites
The idea of dogs biting mail carriers might seem like something from television comedy, but it is a legitimate issue with many mail carriers suffering serious injury because of it. Any dog bite incident can result in extensive damage to the victim. In some cases, it...
What should a person do after suffering a dog bite?
As St. Peters residents get out and about during these last days of summer, potential danger and injury may be the last things on their minds. But, it can be a very wise thing indeed to be ready for these situations so they don't catch a person completely off guard....
Mail carrier suffers dog bites all over her body
While there are many different types of accidents that can cause injuries to a Missouri resident, one of the most unexpected is from a dog attack. While dogs are treated as beloved pets, that does not alter the reality that if one is mistreated, vicious or allowed to...
Legal assistance is key after a Saint Peters animal attack
When Saint Peters residents think about the potential ways in which they can suffer injuries when they leave their home, there are numerous ways that may come to mind, but among the last of those considered will be an animal attack. While these types of incidents...
Animal bites can be serious, deadly
Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend. Thousands of animals are welcomed into homes of Americans, including those from the St. Peters, Missouri, area, as family members and friends. But not all dogs are the same. Unfortunately, not all dogs are friendly. Some...
What to do following an animal bite
Millions of Americans, including many from the Saint Peters, Missouri, area, welcome animals into their homes and families as pets. While a vast majority of pets are tame and loving, there are times when an animal may lash out at another person. Based on statistics...
Are pet owners responsible for animal bites?
Dogs act as wonderful friends to millions of Americans. Many of us consider our dogs to be members of our families. However, as long as dogs and humans live in close proximity, there will be incidents where people are hurt by dogs. Unfortunately, dog bites are more...
Missouri dog owners may be strictly liable for dog bites
Dogs may be "man's best friend," but they are still animals and as such have the capacity to bite. A dog might bite a person if it feels threatened or scared, but sometimes a dog will bite a person even if the dog was not provoked in any way. Dog bites can inflict...