Animal Bites

Dogs sometimes behave unpredictably, leading to the potential for bite risks. Kentucky is a strict liability state for dog bites, which means the state holds the dog’s owner liable for the bite even without proof of negligence. Understand the steps you should take...

Social media platforms are a popular way for people to share about their lives and connect. Many people like to include photos in their posts as well. While sharing in this way with family and friends can make you feel closer, some topics are best avoided on social...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...