A Prairie Village retail worker suffered painful injuries and lasting emotional trauma after being bitten by a customer’s dog while helping them at a local hardware store. The store allowed dogs on the property, and while assisting a customer in finding a tool, the employee turned to walk away when the dog suddenly bit her on the knee. After the attack, the dog owner left the scene and could not immediately be identified.
The victim required treatment for her knee injury and also developed PTSD from the incident. The emotional impact affected her daily life long after the physical wound began to heal. Animal Control officers eventually helped locate the dog owner after he fled the state following the attack.
Our legal team worked extensively to track down the dog owner and uncover the insurance coverage available for the claim. After locating him in Florida, we were able to connect with the homeowner’s insurance company and build a strong case using evidence of a prior dog bite incident and detailed bite reports. Most importantly, we took the time to understand how the attack changed our client’s life and made sure her story was fully heard.
In the end, our client received a $120,500 settlement for a dog bite case in Prairie Village, Kansas.
