Summary: Dog bites are on the rise during quarantine—most likely thanks to more time and stress at home, and less supervision from adults who are multitasking. If your child has been bitten by a dog, the most important thing you can do is get them prompt care from a medical professional. As soon as they […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: Dog owners are held strictly liable for their pet’s behavior in Kentucky. Criminal charges do occur in some dog bite cases. An injured victim can start a civil action to recover compensation. When it comes to dogs, Kentucky is a strict liability state. This means there are almost no […]
What you’ll learn reading this article: The coronavirus pandemic has increased the use of home delivery services. Citizen delivery drivers are at risk of dog bites. Know the signs of aggressive dogs and what to do after an attack. There’s a new breed of dog bite victims: citizen delivery drivers. They’re the hardworking people who […]
Kentucky has strict laws for holding dog owners responsible for bites and other injuries. Did you know that Kentucky has some of the strictest dog bite laws in the country? In fact, a nationwide study showed that while only 6 percent of all U.S. fatal dog attacks resulted in meaningful criminal charges for the owners, […]
You may think you have no legal recourse after a dog bites you, but you may have grounds for a personal injury claim that will cover not only your medical bills, it may also cover lost wages and your pain and suffering. It’s a common scenario. You’re taking an evening stroll and encounter someone walking […]
