Missouri Minister Dies from Dog Bite Wounds
An 84-year-old minister who owned 17 pit bulls may have been killed by the dogs, according to RGJ.com.
The man’s son found his father in the dogs’ pen with serious injuries from animal bites. The minister died from the injuries. Sixteen of the dogs were loose, with the exception of one dog that was wounded. The man’s son said his father insisted the dogs had a calm nature and was not at all concerned about safety with the dogs. The son does not believe the dogs killed his father; instead, he believes that stray dogs or even a mountain lion attacked his father and the pit bulls. He also admits it could be possible that his father could have been playing with the dogs and things got out of control.
There will not be any charges involving the attack since the property owner has died. In addition, the dogs will not be seized because the county cannot handle 17 dogs.
Each year in the U.S., dogs bite over 500,000 people and kill around 12, mostly young children. The dog’s owner may face liability for those injuries, depending on several factors such as knowledge of the dog’s behavior, whether or not the dog was provoked, and the city or county where the bite occurred.
If you have been injured by a dog, contact a skilled Missouri dog bite attorney who can help you protect your rights. Time limits on filing a claim exist, so contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine if you have a solid case against the dog’s owner. If you have been bitten, contact the St. Louis dog bite attorneys at Page Law at 314-488-2433 today for a free consultation.
