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Kentucky Dog Bite Injury Lawyer
Compassionate Help After a Dog Bite or Animal Attack
Being bitten or attacked by a dog can be terrifying, painful, and leave you with lasting physical and emotional trauma. When the incident was avoidable or caused by someone else’s careless ownership, you don’t have to face the long recovery and mounting bills alone. At Cunningham Law, we help victims across Kentucky hold dog owners accountable and pursue fair compensation for what you’ve been through.
Why Dog Bite Cases Require Skilled Representation
While dog injuries may sometimes be dismissed as “just a bite,” in reality they can cause serious harm — deep puncture wounds, nerve and tissue damage, infections, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. Kentucky law treats these cases differently than many expect:
Under Kentucky law, dog owners can be held strictly liable for harm their dogs cause — even if the dog never bit anyone before.
The dog’s owner (or caretaker) may be responsible simply because the dog caused damage to a person, livestock, or property.
Although strict liability applies, fault and comparative negligence can still come into play — if a victim was found partly at fault (for example by provoking a dog), their damages may be reduced.
The time to act is limited — in Kentucky you typically have one year from the date of injury to file a lawsuit under the civil statute of limitations.
Because of these factors, it’s critical to work with a legal team experienced in dog bite law who will thoroughly investigate the incident, identify the responsible parties, and fight for the full value of your injury claim.
What Can Trigger a Dog Bite Injury Claim?
We help clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or other animal‑caused harm in situations such as:
A pet dog attacking a visitor or guest
A neighbor’s dog escaping its yard and biting a passerby
Unsafe or neglected dogs on rental property
Animal attacks involving children, delivery drivers, utility workers, or others in vulnerable positions
Major injuries caused by a dog’s jaws, claws, or by being knocked to the ground by a large or aggressive animal
No matter how the attack occurred, if the dog’s owner (or someone responsible for caring for the dog) allowed or caused the dangerous situation, you may be entitled to compensation.
What You May Be Entitled To
Recovering from a dog bite often involves unexpected medical care and emotional recovery. You may be able to claim damages for things like:
Medical and treatment bills (immediate and long‑term)
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain, suffering and emotional distress
Scarring, disfigurement or permanent impairment
Property damage (clothing, broken glasses, etc.)
Loss of enjoyment of life or change in lifestyle
Our role is to help you understand what your claim might be worth, gather the evidence to support it, and negotiate aggressively — or take the case to court if necessary — so you aren’t left bearing the burden alone.
Don’t Wait — Time Is of the Essence
Since the statute of limitations in Kentucky for most dog‑bite injury claims is one year from the incident, delaying could cost you your right to compensation. The sooner you act, the sooner we can preserve evidence, witness statements, and other key details to build your case.
Why Choose Cunningham Law
✅ Free Consultations
✅ No Fee Unless We Win
✅ Highly Experienced in Dog Bite and Animal Attack Injuries
✅ Serving Clients Across Kentucky with Compassion and Clarity
We understand this is not just about a legal claim — it’s about your health, your family, and your future. We treat you with respect, keep communication clear and simple, and fight hard so you don’t have to face this alone.
Get Help Now
If you or a loved one has been bitten or attacked by a dog in Kentucky, don’t navigate this on your own. Contact Cunningham Law today for a free, no‑obligation consultation. We will review what happened, explain your legal options, and help you take meaningful steps toward recovery.
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