Arizona dog bite lawyer
Yes. Under A.R.S. § 11-1025, Arizona dog owners are strictly liable when their dog bites someone in a public place or lawfully on private property, even if the dog never bit before. Strict liability claims generally must be filed within one year. Homeowners or renters insurance usually pays.
Arizona holds dog owners strictly liable when their dog bites someone in a public place or lawfully on private property, even if the dog never bit anyone before.
Free case review Call 24/7 (928) 985-8888 WhatsApp iMessage / TextIs a dog owner liable for a bite in Arizona?
- A.R.S. § 11-1025: strict liability for bites
- One-year deadline for strict liability claims (A.R.S. § 12-541)
- Two years for negligence claims, such as a dog at large
- Provocation can be a defense
How much is a dog bite case worth?
Medical bills, plastic and reconstructive surgery, scarring and disfigurement, counseling, lost income, and pain and suffering. Homeowners and renters insurance usually pays these claims.
What should I do after a dog bite?
- Get medical care and photograph the wounds
- Get the owner's name, address and insurance
- Report the bite to animal control
- Call Dom before talking to the insurance company
Will you sue the insurance company for bad faith?
"We aren't afraid to sue and go after insurance companies for bad faith." When an insurer lowballs, delays, or denies a valid claim, Dom files suit instead of settling cheap. How insurance bad faith claims work.
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How long do I have to file in Arizona?
Strict liability dog bite claims must generally be filed within one year, so do not wait.
The dog bit my child. What now?
Get treatment, document everything, and call. Children's facial injuries often need future surgery that must be included in the claim.
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