During a Super Bowl gathering at a family member’s home in Kansas City, our client was playing with a dog when the animal suddenly attacked and bit him three times. One of the bites caused a serious scalp injury that tore away a strip of skin, leading to emergency medical treatment and lasting physical and emotional trauma.
After the attack, our client faced significant medical bills and uncertainty about how much compensation he would actually receive. Although the case ultimately settled for the full $100,000 insurance policy limits, there was still a major obstacle standing in the way of a meaningful recovery. A health insurance lien exceeding $155,000 threatened to take most, if not all, of the settlement funds.
Our KC dog bite lawyer worked aggressively to negotiate that lien down so our client could keep money in his pocket instead of losing the entire settlement to insurance reimbursement claims. By securing a substantial reduction, we helped ensure the settlement provided real financial relief while allowing our client to move forward after a traumatic injury.
