Phoenix Dog Bite Lawyers

Dog bites can lead to severe and life changing injuries which might affect you or a loved one for years. Severe cases can cost thousands of dollars for wound repair and scar revision. Even then a person can be left with permanent scarring. 

Under Arizona Revised Statutes 11-1027, the owner of a dog is responsible if his or her dog bites someone and causes injury. Even if the dog has never bitten anyone before, the owners may still be liable. Similarly, if the dog is at large" and injures someone, the owner may be liable regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was loose. 

Rick and his team have been handling dog bite cases for over 30 years and understand the issues raised by the insurance companies when they defend these claims.

If you or your loved one would like to discuss a dog bite incident, call us. 

Arizona has several statutes on books which clearly define the liability for a dog bite such as ARS 11-1025 which specifies the liability for dog bites, and ARS 11-1027 which governs damages from a dog bite if deliberate provocation was the main reason for the dog bite.

As per Arizona Law, the owner can be held liable for dog bite irrespective of the negligence of the owner or his knowledge of the incident. Arizona is known to have quite strict dog bite laws. If the owner is not present and a caregiver is responsible for the dog, then the caregiver and owner may be jointly held liable.

An owner of the dog is almost always liable for a dog bite in Arizona, and he or she can escape the liability only in few cases. The owner would not be liable if the victim provoked the dog into biting him through his actions or any other action which may be considered as a provocation for a dog by a reasonable person.

The owner is also off the hook for damages if he can prove that the victim entered the property unlawfully or was trespassing or if he avoided clear warning signs about the presence of a vicious dog.

 

Arizona has a statute of limitations of 1 year from the day of the dog bite incident for filing a claim. Although, a victim can also file a claim under the common law negligence in which case the statute of limitations is 2 years.

Like other personal injuries and accidents, dog bites can lead to medical bills and expenses which often add up quickly. Under Arizona Law you can get compensation for:

· Pain and Suffering

· Future medical expenses

· Loss of wages and future income

· Surgery, counseling, or therapy if needed

· Other miscellaneous costs of care

You will need professional help to deal with the issues arising out of a dog bite, and by hiring an experienced Arizona Dog Bite Attorney you can instantly multiply your chances of winning compensation for the damages you suffered.

Contact us today for a free consultation call to discuss your case. We’ve helped numerous people with dog bite cases in the past and would be delighted to help you with your claim.