Dog Bite

Attorney Helping Kentucky Dog Bite Victims

Man's best friend can quickly turn to man's biggest fear. People who are attacked by dogs and other animals often suffer very serious injuries. A bitten face or hand can cause the victim to suffer severe lacerations, scarring, and even loss of mobility due to damage to muscles and ligaments. The emotional scarring can be equally severe.

The law office of John G. Rice, P.L.C. helps child and adult dog bite victims recover following a serious attack. Our firm is focused on your personal physical, emotional and financial recovery.

Injury Claims Under Kentucky Dog Bite Laws

Most people commonly associate Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other similar dogs with dog attacks. However, in our experience with dog bite cases, we have found that many times, it is the alleged child-friendly breed, such as Dachshunds or Cocker Spaniels, that are involved in attacks of children or adults.

Under Kentucky dog bite laws, it is not necessary to prove that the dog was a vicious breed or a dog that had previously attacked people. Dog owners are strictly liable for injuries and damages caused by their dog attacking others. Essentially, this means that if a dog injured someone, the owner is responsible.

However, Kentucky laws do provide for comparative negligence to be considered. In most cases, children are not found to be even partly responsible for crossing a fence and approaching a dog, but adults may be comparatively negligent for provoking the animal.

Who Pays My Bills?

Many people who are attacked by a dog are worried about filing a claim against a neighbor, friend or family member. It is unlikely that personal responsibility would fall in their hands. In reality, damages for dog bite injuries or fatalities typically are covered by the dog owner's homeowner insurance policy.

Experienced Advocacy in Dog Bite Claims

As an experienced personal injury attorney with former experience in vocational rehabilitation, I recognize the challenges clients endure when facing a permanent injury or disabling injury. In addition, I have represented clients on both the plaintiff and defense side of such claims. This unique combination of experience and skills enables me to prepare effective personal injury claims. I can demonstrate the lifelong effects of your injuries - nerve damage to hands or face, lost functioning capability, scarring, emotional distress and other impairments.

Contact a Kentucky Injury Lawyer

If you or your child has been bitten by a dog or have suffered a permanent injury as a result of a dog attack, please contact an experienced attorney right away to discuss your case. Contact my Clark County law office today for a free case evaluation. You can reach us 859-759-4404 or toll-free at 1-866-542-2293.