Missouri Dog Bite Compensation Attorney: Family Builds Playground in Memory of Child Killed By Dog
According to an article from The News Press, on December 22, 2009, a two-year-old child was killed from a dog bite in Cape Coral, Florida. The dog in question was a Weimaraner, a generally non-violent breed, and was euthanized a few days after the incident. In memory of their child, the parents have raised donations to build to build a playground 200 feet from a dog park.
The project is said to cost $250,000 and a much-needed amenity to the town. The park, designed by the victim’s mother, has symbolic meaning that will honor the young boy’s memory. In addition to the playground, the parents have also created a foundation to educate parents, dog owners and children about animal safety and prevention of dog bites.
Children under the age of ten-years-old are common victims of dog bites. One resounding aspect of this story that parents and dog owners alike should consider is that dogs of any breed, regardless of training, have the potential to attack. Dogs bite for a variety of reasons, including dominance, predatorily instinct, defense and fear. How a person interacts with a dog also affects the dog’s reaction.
Dog bite laws vary throughout the nation. Missouri’s dog bite law recently changed in 2009. Dog owners are now liable for the damage their dog does without the need to show vicious propensities. MO used to be a one-bite-rule state, generally indicating that a dog’s first bite is said to be “free.” In Missouri, dog owners may be held responsible for neglecting to ensure that their premises is safe for others and can be charged with general negligence with respect to dog bites. If a dog has bitten your child, contact the skilled St. Louis dog bite injury attorneys at Page Law for a free consultation of your case. Call 314-322-8515 today.
