Dog Bite

Kentucky law is very favorable towards the victims of dog attacks. Kentucky Revised Statute 258.235(4) places strict liability on the owner of the dog for any injuries sustained as a result of being attacked by a dog. There is no such thing as a free bite in Kentucky. Whether you can receive compensation is going to depend more on the person who owned the dog than it does anything else. If the dog owner has homeowner’s insurance, then that policy will generally cover injuries caused by dog attacks. If the dog owner rents their home, you may be able to recover damages from the landlord's insurance policy on the property. If there is no insurance involved, you may be left to try to recover damages directly from the dog owner. This can be difficult, but we can help. If a dog has injured you, you should speak to a Personal Injury Attorney who can assist you. A dog bite lawyer can help to determine if insurance coverage will be available or if the owner of the dog that attacked you would be financially able to compensate you for your injuries.

The injuries from being bitten or attacked by a dog can vary wildly. In some attacks, your entire medical treatment will consist of rubbing alcohol and a small bandage. In these cases, you probably aren’t going to be filing a lawsuit. However, serious dog attacks generally involve bites that cause severe puncture wounds and often involves torn flesh. Dog attacks can result in the victim being knocked to the ground or injured while trying to escape the attack, which can cause additional injuries such as fractures and torn ligaments. In some horrible cases, the victims are left permanently disfigured and may even lose their lives.

As with all serious injuries, your first priority is to seek medical care. If you are in a position to do so, try to take pictures of the scene including your injuries and the dog. If the owner of the dog is present notify them that you have been attacked by their dog. If you are not familiar with the owner of the dog, try to find out who owns the dog and how to contact them. As soon as you have an opportunity, write down everything you can remember about the incident. These notes will be very useful when you speak to a Personal Injury Attorney about bringing a claim against the owner of the dog.