Dog Bite Lawyer
Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona
Each state has its own regulations regarding dog bites. Thankfully, Arizona's dog bite laws grant extensive rights to victims rather than owners. With the help of an experienced, dog bite attorney and the broad scope of Arizona's dog attack regulations, you have the potential to obtain compensation for all physical, property, and psychological damages inflicted by a dog attack.
No “One Free Bite” Statute
Thankfully for victims in Arizona, Arizona does not have a "one free bite" statute. Owners can be held liable without regard to the dog owner's knowledge of the dog's viciousness. Generally under the statute, Arizona dogs do not get "one free bite".
In fact, when a dog is at large, full responsibility for the injury will be on the dog owner or those responsible for the dog when injury was inflicted.
Criminal Liability on Dog Owners
Under certain circumstances, Arizona dog bite laws impose criminal liability on a dog owner. An owner may be charged with a class 1 misdemeanor if:
- A dog owner knows their dog has a propensity to attack without provocation or has been deemed to be a vicious animal by the court, and
- The dog bites or inflicts personal injury on a human being while at large
Payment for Injuries
Generally, dog owners have insurance that pays for damages inflicted. Coverage may be under renter's insurance, landlord's insurance, homeowner's insurance, dog owner's insurance or business insurance.
Many times dog bites are inflicted upon friends or family members of the dog owner. Thanks to insurance coverage, you may still receive payment for your damages without your friend or family member incurring out of pocket expenses.
Why You Need an Arizona Dog Bite Attorney
Statutes of limitations exist in dog bite cases, which restrict the time frame you have to file charges and obtain compensation for your damages. Legal regulations surrounding dog attacks are complex and require the skill of a dog bite attorney.
If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury in the Phoenix, Mesa, or Tempe, Arizona area, please contact Phoenix, Arizona dog bite lawyer Jerrold A. Mayro today or call (602) 604-8400 to schedule your personal consultation.
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
