Injury Attorneys for Dog Bites & Attacks Causing Injury or Death
Dog Bites are relatively common, and injuries can range from minor to extremely serious, sometimes even causing death, especially when an infant or child is the dog attack victim. Dog attacks can occur on an owner’s property, at the dog park or on public property, often in your own neighborhood. The law involving dog bites can be complicated to navigate, so it’s best to speak with a St. Louis dog bite attorney to know your rights.
When is a Dog Bite or Attack Serious Enough to Justify Legal Action?
As a rule, dog owners are responsible for the behavior of their pets, and they must control and restrain their dogs in any situation where it’s reasonable to expect that the dog might encounter people. Restraint can include keeping the dog on a leash or enclosed securely in a fenced and marked area on private property. Failure to properly control and restrain a dog can be considered negligence on the part of the owner.
Contact the St. Louis dog bite attorneys at Sauter Sullivan if you or a loved one is the victim of a dog bite or dog attack that caused you injury or harm.
Pit Bulls, Rottweilers & Other Dangerous Dogs
“But he’s never bitten anyone before.” We hear it all the time in dog bite cases, but that’s no defense. Even well-trained dogs can turn unexpectedly violent in an instant, and certain breeds of dogs have a reputation for unpredictable violent behavior. Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are the most notorious for vicious attacks and inflicting serious injury, sometimes even causing death. While these two breeds have reputations for being particularly dangerous, all dogs, big or small, can cause injury. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog, give us a call.
Results.
Settlement of $210,000 for Dog Attack Victim
Matthew Sauter of Sauter Sullivan LLC took on a personal injury dog attack case involving a man at a residential home. The dog attack victim suffered significant injuries which required surgical treatment. Our client fully recovered from the attack, but does have residual swelling. Due to the negligence of the dog owner, Matt Sauter was able to secure a settlement of
Little Girl Attacked and Mauled by Pit Bull; $100,000 Settlement won by Sauter Sullivan
In September of 2010, a 2 year old girl was the victim of a dog attack and was mauled by a dangerous pit bull at a St. Louis residence. The little girl was in the care of a babysitter who took the child to a house where the homeowners owned several dogs. One of the dogs, a pit bull, attacked