You are worried about the bite wound that will not stop swelling. Will it leave a permanent scar? Will it become infected? Will your child be afraid to play outside or be anxious around dogs?
Then, there are the financial concerns. How much will your medical bills be? When will you be able to go back to work?
We know you have questions, and we are here to answer them.
Scott Best has spent more than 25 years representing injury victims across Boone County and Northern Kentucky. As an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer, he understands how Kentucky’s strict liability law protects people who have been bitten by a dog and how to pursue compensation for the medical, financial, and emotional harm a dog attack can cause.
Under this law, the dog’s owner is responsible for the damage their animal causes, regardless of whether the dog has ever bitten anyone before. You do not have to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous.
Contact us today for a free case evaluation, tell us what happened, and we will give you an honest assessment of your legal options.
Dog bites happen in all kinds of situations, and the injuries range from minor puncture wounds to permanent disfigurement. We handle claims involving:
Whether the bite came from a large breed or a smaller dog, and whether the injury happened on private property or in a public space, we can work to hold the owner accountable and pursue the compensation you need to cover your medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Dog bites can be costly. Emergency room visits alone can run several thousand dollars, and that is before any follow-up surgeries, plastic surgery for scarring, or ongoing wound care. Beyond the medical costs, many dog bite victims deal with anxiety around dogs, difficulty sleeping, and lost time at work while they recover. Children are especially vulnerable to lasting fear and emotional distress after an attack.
Kentucky law gives you just one year from the date of the bite to file a personal injury claim (KRS 413.140). That is one of the shortest filing deadlines in the country, and missing it means losing your right to recover anything at all. For children, the clock may not start until they turn 18, but consulting a lawyer early still helps preserve evidence and potentially build a stronger case.
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Under Kentucky’s strict liability statute (KRS 258.235), a dog owner is responsible for all damage their dog causes to another person. That means you may be able to recover compensation for:
We calculate the full value of your claim before we begin negotiating with the insurance company. If the dog owner has homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, that policy typically covers dog bite liability up to the policy limit. We handle every step of the insurance process so you can focus on healing.
We handle dog bite cases on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront fees and no out-of-pocket costs to get started.
Contact Boone County Animal Care & Control at their Burlington office on Idlewild Road to file a report. If you received medical treatment, your healthcare provider is required by Kentucky law to report the bite to the Northern Kentucky Health Department within 12 hours. Filing a report creates an official record of the incident, which strengthens your claim later.
No. Kentucky is a strict liability state, which means the dog’s owner is responsible for the damage their dog causes regardless of the dog’s history. You do not need to show that the owner knew the dog was dangerous or that the dog had bitten anyone before.
Kentucky uses a pure comparative negligence rule. Even if the dog owner argues that you were partly at fault, you can still recover compensation. Your total award would be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if a jury finds you 20% responsible and your damages total $50,000, you would receive $40,000. However, trespassing at the time of the bite can reduce or eliminate your recovery, depending on the circumstances. We build every case to minimize any argument that you shared fault for the attack.
Get medical attention first, even if the wound looks minor. Dog bites carry a high risk of infection, and some wounds that appear small on the surface cause deeper tissue damage. Take photos of the injury, get the dog owner’s name and contact information, and report the bite to Boone County Animal Care & Control. If there were witnesses, get their contact information too. Then reach out to us for a free consultation so we can begin preserving the evidence your case needs.
Scott Best is a highly regarded Personal Injury attorney with nearly 25 years of experience dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals in Florence and surrounding areas. With a career built on aggressive representation and strategic litigation, Scott ensures that victims of negligence receive the maximum compensation they deserve. Known for his hands-on approach and deep local roots, he combines elite legal expertise with an unwavering commitment to securing the best outcomes for every client.
You should not have to sort through medical bills, insurance calls, and legal deadlines on your own while you are still in pain. Scott Best Law has spent more than 25 years helping injured people in Boone County, and we handle every dog bite case personally from the first conversation through the final resolution. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us show you what your case may be worth.
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