Tag: dog bites

Young St. Louis Girl Attacked by Dog

January 23, 2025March 27, 2015 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

Sometimes “man’s best friend” will act in an unpredictable way and injure a person without being provoked and with no warning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year. More than 380,000 of these victims need emergency medical treatment. Some severe dog bite injuries include … Read more

Updated: January 23, 2025

Strict Liability for Owner’s of Dangerous Dogs

May 16, 2024March 7, 2014 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

In Missouri, an animal owner does not have to be found negligent in order to be held responsible for their pet’s actions. If the animal is known to be dangerous, then just the fact that the pet hurt a person is enough to show liability. This is known as strict liability in personal injury litigation. … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024