Dog Bite Injury

On average, dog bite cases take 680 days (or about 2 years) to settle, but can settle in as little as 1 month or take up to 6 years – this is because each case is unique and timelines will depend on many factors.

Under Missouri law, dog owners are is liable for any injuries or damages that are caused by their dog if it bites another person while on public property or on the dog owner’s property if the victim is there lawfully.

The average dog bite settlement amount is $97,517.86. Dog bite cases often settle between $10,000 and $100,000 but can be higher or lower depending on case factors.

While usually “man’s best friend,” dogs can turn into your worst enemy when they become violent. Dog bites can result in serious injuries, even death. With dog ownership on the rise due to more people being home and a decrease in dog training over the last year, there has been an increase in dog bites resulting in surgical repairs. If someone else’s dog attacks you,…