Kentucky has strict liability laws when it comes to dog bite cases, which means the a dog’s owner is usually responsible for damage that it causes. There are, however, defenses that the owner and their insurance company might use to try to deny responsibility and get out of paying you the compensation you are owed […]
Kentucky has strict dog bite laws concerning liability, which primarily favor the victim. If your dog bites another animal or another person, you will most likely be held liable, which means you will be responsible for paying for the damages suffered by the injured party. However, in some cases, your homeowners insurance may cover these […]
Dog attacks and bite injuries can happen any time of the year. When a dog feels threatened or if they are poorly trained or aggressive, they can lash out and attack others, even those they are familiar with. Unfortunately, the holidays can be extra stressful for some dogs that don’t do well with social gatherings […]
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 […]
