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 bites are exceedingly common in the United States. These attacks can leave victims with devastating injuries. Every year in the US, over 4 million people suffer from dog bites, and tragically, children make up 66% of dog bite victims. These attacks can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. Any type of animal attack is […]
Everyone associates the summer months with relaxation, vacations, road trips, and spending time with their families. There are, unfortunately, hazards to be aware of that are more common during the summer than any other season. Research shows that, unfortunately, dog bites are among these hazards you should be aware of and that children are at […]
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 […]
It used to be that dogs and their owners would be allowed one “free” bite before being found liable. This so-called “one-bite rule” was popularized because an owner could claim, “How would I know if my dog was dangerous until their first attack?” The problem with the one-bite rule, however, was that even though no […]
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, […]
