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MissouriDog Bites Lawyers in Buchanan County, Missouri

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Buchanan County, Missouri common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Buchanan County, Missouri might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Michael Leslie Taylor

Michael Leslie Taylor
Murphy, Taylor, Siemens & Elliott, PC
3007 Frederick Ave.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Licensed for 42 years, Michael Leslie Taylor is a Family Law and Divorce lawyer... read more >

Joseph A Morrey

Joseph A Morrey
Law Offices of Joseph A. Morrey
314 1/2 S 4th St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Joseph A Morrey is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Kenneth Eric Siemens

Kenneth Eric Siemens
Murphy, Taylor, Siemens & Elliott, P.C.
3007 Frederick Avenue
St Joseph, MO 64506
Kenneth Eric Siemens is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

R Dan Boulware

R Dan Boulware
Polsinelli Shughart PC
3101 Frederick Avenue
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
R Dan Boulware is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Susan Kay Montee

Susan Kay Montee
Montee Law Office, PC
P.O. Box 127
Saint Joseph, MO 64502
Susan Kay Montee is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

John K Thomas

John K Thomas
John Thomas Attorney at Law
302 Robidoux Center, 400 Juels St.
St Joseph, MO 64501
John K Thomas is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Nick Robb

Nick Robb
Morton Reed Counts & Briggs
400 Jules St. Suite 320
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Nick Robb is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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