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3 common causes of dog bites and how you can prevent them
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Mar 26, 2022 | Animal Bites
Dog bites are a serious source of personal injury for young children and for adults as well. If you share a home or neighborhood with dogs, you and your family can benefit from learning more about what triggers a dog to bite. Pet owners can often overcome a dog's...
Dog bite laws in Kentucky
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Jul 30, 2021 | Animal Bites
Whether a dog is a working animal or a family pet, every dog owner in the state should have some information about Kentucky's dog bite laws. This is because state law holds owners strictly liable for their dogs' actions. It's important to understand what the risks are...
Determining fault for dog bites
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Apr 7, 2021 | Animal Bites
Dogs enjoy a status similar to other members of many Kentucky families. But dog owners must keep in mind that even the most docile dogs pose a threat to both the people and other animals they encounter. When a dog attacks a person, the owner becomes liable for damage...
Dog bites can spread infection and disease
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Oct 24, 2019 | Animal Bites
Dogs can make great pets when they are well-trained and cared for by loving owners. However, even the friendliest dogs can bite when they are startled, scared or otherwise put in stressful situations. Kentucky residents can take some important steps to reduce their...
Keeping a vicious dog is subject to state regulation
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Sep 26, 2019 | Animal Bites
Kentucky residents often love their pet dogs for the companionship and loyalty that they give to their masters. While most dogs will live their entire lives without ever inflicting harm on their owners or other humans, some will demonstrate dangerous propensities that...
Wayne Newton’s monkey at issue in animal bite lawsuit
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Aug 15, 2019 | Animal Bites
A dog bite injury usually comes to mind when hearing news about an animal bite lawsuit. But that there may be many types of animal bites underlying court actions in Kentucky and across the U.S. For example, a woman is suing Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton for...
Who is responsible when a dog attacks?
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Aug 9, 2019 | Animal Bites
Most of personal injury law is concerned with the ways humans can hurt each other through carelessness. But what about when a dog causes the injury? Kentucky law holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs. Strict liability means the injured...
Study reveals dogs with the most severe bites
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 31, 2019 | Animal Bites
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 4.7 million people in this country are bitten by dogs each year and 20 percent of the victims needed medical care. A new study reveals the dog breeds that cause the most severe animal bites. Pit bulls and mixed...
Treatment for dog bites
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 16, 2019 | Animal Bites
Like other accidents, it is important to seek immediate medical care after suffering a dog bite injury. Legal action for animal bites may be considered after effective care is provided. It is important to see a physician if the bite is deep, if the bleeding will not...
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