Dogs can be faithful companions and wonderful, protective pets, but depending on the breed of a dog and how it was raised, an unwatched dog can prove dangerous to humans and other animals. A dog that escapes from its owner’s yard or unexpectedly leaps over a fence when you walk by the owner’s house can […]

Dog bites can be scary and severe. In 2016, there were 31 U.S. fatalities from dog bites. Over $600 million of homeowners insurance liability claim dollars went to dog bites or dog-related injuries. When a sudden attack happens, you will most likely need medical treatment. If bills start to pile up, you’ll probably think about […]

Kentucky is a state that takes cases involving dog bites very seriously.  Dog owners are expected to take full responsibility for their dog at all times.  Kentucky is a strict liability state which is favorable for anyone who is attacked or injured in any way by a dog.  The owner or keeper of the dog […]

While dog owners can experience a variety of health benefits from having a dog, like reduced stress and increased exercise opportunities, situations where a dog acts aggressively can quickly get out of hand. Even the nicest of dogs can reach a point where it decides to attack another person or animal. If you’ve been victim […]

Kentucky is one of several U.S. states that uses a “strict liability” law for dog bites. In strict-liability states, owners of dogs that bite another person are liable for those injuries, even if the owner had no idea the dog would act aggressively. Kentucky’s strict-liability dog bite law, KRS 258.235(4), states that “Any owner whose […]

A wrongful death is an unexpected, premature loss of life due to a wrongful act. Our law firm often witnesses how wrongful deaths occur far too often in Kentucky due to negligence, meaning they were completely preventable. While nothing will bring back your deceased family member, state law allows victims to file a wrongful death […]

Each day, we venture out in Lexington, Kentucky, never thinking twice about the prospect that we’ll encounter a dangerous property situation. However, as most of us are aware, when we put our fate in the hands of others, we lose control. That loss of control increases the chances that we may encounter a hazardous scenario […]

It takes less than a second for an accident to upend your life completely. When negligence contributes to your accident, you have the right to pursue a claim to seek compensation for your losses. To give yourself the best chance at recovery, you need help from a premises liability lawyer from Thomas Law Offices. Our […]

When an unforeseeable slip and fall accident occurs, some victims will not be left with any physical injuries stemming from the incident, while others will not be as fortunate. A select few may be left with debilitating impairments requiring a long hospital stay and significant days of missed work. In injury cases, it can be […]

Property owners are responsible for the upkeep and safety of the structures on their property. When another person is injured on their property from their negligence, their injury could fall under premises liability. Taking legal action against a property owner you do or do not know can seem like a daunting task, but you deserve […]

Property owners in Missouri are responsible for keeping their premises safe for visitors and invitees. If a person on the property gets injured from an unsafe surface or structure on the premises that the property owner knew about, then they could file a claim against the property owner. A Kansas City premises liability lawyer from […]

Serious injuries significantly impact the lives of individuals and their families. In the event you’ve been involved in an accident and believe someone else is to blame, you have the right to pursue litigation and recover compensation for your losses. A Columbia personal injury lawyer can help. Thomas Law Offices is prepared to fight on […]

Unsafe conditions on any property have the potential to cause serious harm to visitors. If you’ve been injured because a property owner failed to maintain their house, yard, or place of business, you have the right to take legal action. A Chicago premises liability lawyer from Thomas Law Offices can help you determine if you […]

When an unexpected accident causes you injury, it’s likely you’re dealing with mounting medical bills and lost wages from time off work. In the event someone else’s negligence contributed to your accident, you have the right to file a claim against them in an effort to seek compensation for your losses. In Kentucky, a Louisville […]

Partner Phone: (502) 901-4450 Ext. 1028 Email: kevin.weis@thomaslawoffices.com LinkedIn Kevin Weis has continuously represented since 1999 people seriously injured or killed as the result of negligent individuals and corporations in such areas as Motor Vehicle Negligence, Medical/Healthcare Negligence, Premises Liability (“slip and falls”), Products Liability, Dog Bites, Tractor Trailer Negligence, and General Negligence. His passion […]