Dog Bites Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Should I report the dog bite to animal control or the police?

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my clients often ask me whether they
should report uh dog bites to the police
or the authorities and in all cases I
recommend and counsel my clients to
report the dog bite to uh the
authorities to the police because what
happens under those circumstances is you
get an independent investigation that
goes on where there’s documentation from
the investigating authorities from
animal control or the police or the
sheriff’s department where they’ll
interview Witnesses they’ll talk to the
owner of the animal they’ll find out and
be able to review the veterinary records
relating to the animal they’ll also be
able to find out from Neighbors or other
uh Witnesses whether this kind of
behavior these kind of attacks uh have
occurred in the past to give us the very
good strong background information
relating to not just the dog bite itself
but the history the animal with regard
to its
environment

Kansas City, MO personal injury attorney Michael Waddell talks about reporting a dog bite to animal control or the police. Clients frequently inquire about the necessity of reporting dog bites to the police or relevant authorities. In all instances, it is advised that they report the dog bite, as this action triggers an independent investigation. Documentation from the investigating authorities—be it animal control, the police, or the sheriff’s department—is essential.

During the investigation, authorities will interview witnesses and consult with the animal’s owner. They will also review veterinary records associated with the animal and collect information from neighbors or other witnesses regarding any previous similar incidents. This thorough approach offers valuable background information, not only concerning the specific dog bite incident but also regarding the animal’s history and behavior within its environment.

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