Category: Dog Bites

Making Sure Your Dog Has a Bigger Bark than Bite

By admin, October 25, 2012 5:31 am

Having a dog can provide companionship and love as well as many other benefits.  Dogs aren’t called “man’s best friend” for no reason; however, dogs can also get aggressive and have been known to bite.  I, as a Missouri Dog Bite Attorney, offer a few tips, listed below, that will help keep you, your dog and anyone interacting with your dog safe and unbitten.

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What is Liability and How Do You Prove It?

By JamesBrown, January 19, 2012 9:19 am

When you’re thinking about filing a Missouri injury case or contacting a Missouri injury lawyer, you’re probably wondering: “how can I be sure I have a good case?”  That’s not always easy to determine but you can be sure you need to know at least one thing; can you prove liability in your Missouri injury lawsuit?  In a Missouri injury case, liability is when a person (including a company) is… Continue reading

Some Tips on Taking Photographs After Your Accident

By JamesBrown, December 16, 2011 9:40 am

With ice everywhere and frigid weather combined with multiple snowstorms many of us are living in a hazardous environment. Whether you’re walking on ice or driving in winter weather the constant risk of injury is present. If for any reason you are injured, whether it be on the road or not, it’s important that you document your… Continue reading

How to Prevent a Missouri Dog Bite

By JamesBrown, March 4, 2011 9:33 am

A large percentage of Missouri dog bite victims are children, which is perhaps the most unfortunate fact about Missouri dog bites. Although certain dogs have a reputation for being mean or aggressive, almost half of Missouri dog bite victims were attacked by dogs belonging to neighbors or their own family. What this means is that even though dogs such as Pit Bulls are responsible for over 41% of dog… Continue reading

Rushing to Settle Your Injury Claim Can Cost You

By JamesBrown, November 19, 2010 1:03 pm

Being hurt in a car accident can cause many people to seek help as quickly as they can. Being on the hook for medical bills and losing wages while injured can put a lot of pressure on anyone. However any good car accident attorney will tell you that rushing to file your claim can actually hurt your case in the long run. You may receive far less compensation than you… Continue reading

What Should You Do if You Are Bitten By a Dog in Missouri?

By JamesBrown, November 16, 2010 2:59 pm

As any Missouri injury lawyer can tell you, most accidents that do not occur on the road happen at home or around your neighborhood.  What may be more surprising is that significant amounts of the time, neither you nor your neighbors (directly) are at fault, but rather your neighbors’ pets.  Most people do not realize that dog bites are actually a common injury.  Despite the regularity of the injury many… Continue reading

How to Choose the Right Missouri Injury Lawyer

By JamesBrown, November 16, 2010 2:21 pm

When you decide to seek legal representation after being injured at work, on the road, or anywhere else it can be tough to find the right Missouri injury lawyer.  To a lot of people, all the ads for Missouri injury lawyers look the same.  You’ll hear about their experience, free consultations, and how hard they’ll work for you. These are nice promises, but aren’t they things you would already hope

What Should You Do after a Dog Bite in Missouri?

By JamesBrown, June 8, 2010 1:25 pm

We often let our guard down with dogs, which is probably why a dog attack can be so traumatizing. So, what should you do if you’ve been bitten?

First, identify the animal. If the dog is a stray, you may need to be tested for rabies. Honestly, whether the dog is a stray or has an owner you would be well-advised to go to the hospital… Continue reading

Pit Bull Kills Elderly Woman and Her Dog in Clay County

By admin, December 1, 2009 12:29 pm

An elderly woman from Flora, Illinois and her dog were killed by a pit bull in Clay County. Rosie Humphries, 85, was attacked while walking her own dog yesterday. Rosie and her pup were pronounced dead at the scene. The pit bull is being held by Animal Control currently. Continue reading

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