No Illinois law forces you to report a dog bite to your own insurance company. Your obligation to report comes from your insurance policy itself, and under nearly every homeowner’s or renter’s policy, the answer is yes, you need to report it, and promptly.Where the Reporting Requirement Comes FromHomeowner’s and renter’s policies contain notice provisions…
When choosing a place to live, safety is a top priority. Not just for yourself, but for your family and loved ones. One often-overlooked aspect of community safety is the risk of dog bites. In the St. Louis area, understanding which neighborhoods report the most dog bite incidents can help residents stay informed and…
If your child has been bitten by a dog, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Seeing your child in pain, especially from something so sudden and frightening, leads to a lot of emotions and challenges. Fortunately, Missouri gives protection to people injured by dog bites. If your child has gone through this, it’s important to…
If you or someone you care about has been hurt by a dog bite in Missouri, you might wonder if you need a St. Louis dog bite lawyer to help with your claim. Dog bite incidents can cause physical injuries and emotional stress, often leading to high medical bills and time out of work….
Dog bites can cause serious injuries with long-lasting effects. While headlines sometimes point to certain breeds as more dangerous, fault rests with the dog’s owner, regardless of the breed. Any dog can cause serious injuries, but it’s still helpful to understand the most dangerous dog breeds statistically. Data on breed danger varies by study,…
Dog bites can leave more than just a temporary mark – they can cause lasting injuries, infection, and emotional distress, especially if the wounds are deep or a child is involved. Acting quickly isn’t just about protecting your health. It’s also essential for your legal rights. Contacting our St. Louis dog bite injury lawyer can…
If you’ve been injured by a dog in Missouri, you may have the right to recover damages through a dog bite lawsuit in St. Louis. Missouri applies a strict liability standard to most dog bite cases, which means dog owners are held legally responsible for injuries caused by their pets, even if the animal…
The concept of a personal injury lawsuit is fairly straightforward: When someone is injured by the negligent actions or choices of a person, corporation, or government entity, they can sue the liable parties for monetary damages. While this definition is accurate, it doesn’t detail the statutes, regulations, contingencies, and other nuances that can influence…
On March 8, 2019, the honorable Mary Elizabeth Ott entered judgment in accordance with an astounding $250,000 verdict reached by the jury in favor of the plaintiff – a client represented by our legal team at Meyerkord & Kurth. The jury found that our client’s three-year old son suffered $250,000 in compensatory damages as a…
A 76-year old man shot and killed his own dog after beingattacked in San Mateo County, California. Police reported that the attack happened early afternoon when the owner was walking his large Mastiff dog when it began attacking him. Allegedly the dog would not stop until the man took matters into his own hands…