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Dog Bite Liability in Kansas

Whether a dog owner in Kansas is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.

Short answer: A lawsuit for injury to the rights of another not arising from a contract (which includes personal injury) must be filed within two years. Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4), (b)

Deadline to sue for an injuryA lawsuit for injury to the rights of another not arising from a contract (which includes personal injury) must be filed within two years. The time generally starts when the act first causes substantial injury, or when the injury becomes reasonably ascertainable if that is later, but no lawsuit may be filed more than 10 years after the act that caused it.

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What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Kansas?
A lawsuit for injury to the rights of another not arising from a contract (which includes personal injury) must be filed within two years. The time generally starts when the act first causes substantial injury, or when the injury becomes reasonably ascertainable if that is later, but no lawsuit may be filed more than 10 years after the act that caused it.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.