MSN Money recently discussed the various forms of exposure to risk associated with owning a dog with dangerous propensities.  The discussion was triggered following a dog bite case involving a woman who had her nose bitten off by a neighbor's American Bulldog.  The owner of the Bulldog was sentenced to 4 months in jail and was served with a civil lawsuit by the victim.  The case eventually settled for $1 million dollars.  What everyday person has $1 million dollars in cash to pay a settlement like that?  Good question!

Depending upon the facts of the case, an owner's homeowners insurance policy may be implicated when a dog bite occurs on the property.  However, many insurers are excluding certain breeds from coverage, including Pit Bulls, Akitas, Dobermans, and Chows. Dog bite claims are some of the most graphic cases personal injury lawyers are faced with.  Often times there is permanent disfigurement and the victim may even be exposed to rabies.  Many people may recall the tragic San Francisco case where a young woman was attacked near the front door of her apartment by two dogs.  A wrongful death claim was filed against the two attorneys who owned the dogs.

Dog bite laws in Missouri implicate Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Premises Liability, and Strict Liability legal principles.  Its is important to contact an experienced St. Louis Dog Bite Lawyer who understands how each legal principle applies to your case.  If you have been injured by a dog bite, contact our lawyers immediately at (314) 448-0934 or by completing the online case contact form.  The original MSN Money article can be found by visiting MSN.com.