Seth Gladstein leads his Louisville dog bite practice from 1041 Goss Avenue Suite A, Louisville, KY 40217, available at 502-791-9000. His firm specializes in dog bite cases under Kentucky’s strict liability laws, which hold owners accountable for injuries regardless of the dog’s previous behavior or disposition. Attorney Gladstein handles severe dog bite injuries including puncture wounds, lacerations, crush injuries, nerve damage, disfigurement, infections, and psychological trauma, noting that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur annually with children being most vulnerable. The firm emphasizes that most claims are covered by homeowners or renters insurance policies, though certain breeds like Rottweilers may be excluded from coverage. Their comprehensive approach includes gathering evidence, documenting injuries, calculating medical expenses, determining lost wages, and evaluating pain and suffering damages. The practice also explores liability beyond dog owners, potentially including parents of minor owners, negligent landlords, property owners, and dog keepers, while operating on a contingency fee basis with 24/7 availability.
Dog Bite Attorneys in Louisville
McCoy & Hiestand, operating from offices at 108 South Third Street, Bardstown, KY 40004 and 114 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207, provides dedicated representation for dog bite victims throughout Kentucky. Led by attorneys Chad McCoy and Sheila Hiestand, the firm handles cases involving serious puncture wounds, facial injuries, severe infections, broken bones, disfigurement, amputation, and permanent scarring resulting from dog attacks. Their legal team applies Kentucky’s strict liability statute, which automatically holds dog owners responsible regardless of the animal’s history. The attorneys work diligently to document injuries, gather evidence, and calculate comprehensive damages including medical expenses, lost wages, emotional trauma, and long-term care needs. Known locally as the firm with “The Lady Litigator,” McCoy & Hiestand offers free consultations at 502-233-8385 and operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients pay nothing unless they recover compensation.
Cooper & Friedman Attorneys At Law, located at 1448 Gardiner Lane, Suite 301-303, Louisville, KY 40213, provides dedicated representation to dog bite victims throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Founded in 1991, this firm handles cases involving serious attacks that require emergency medical treatment, particularly focusing on children who make up nearly half of all dog bite victims seeking medical attention. Attorneys Michael T. Cooper and Hal D. Friedman explain that Kentucky laws protect victims of animal attacks, allowing them to seek compensation through insurance claims. The firm assists clients with documenting attacks, obtaining medical treatment, and negotiating with insurance companies to secure settlements covering medical expenses, lost wages, plastic surgery, and emotional trauma. Their experienced team, with an A+ BBB rating, works on a contingency basis, charging no fees unless they win a settlement. Free case consultations are available at 502-459-7555.