{"id":6391,"date":"2024-06-06T15:08:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T22:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-personal-injury\/?page_id=6391"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T22:13:35","slug":"arizona-dog-bite-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-personal-injury\/services\/arizona-dog-bite-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Dog Bite Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Each day, more than 1,000 people in the United States require medical care for a dog bite. In Arizona, dog bites are one of the most common causes of injury, and each year, the courts award compensation to hundreds of dog bite victims.<\/p>

If you have been bitten by a dog, understanding dog bite laws in Arizona can help determine your plan of action, and what compensation you may be entitled to. Seeking an experienced Phoenix dog bite lawyer can help you maximize your chances of receiving appropriate compensation for your injuries and relieve some of the stress involved in legal proceedings.<\/p>

The JacksonWhite Personal Injury team has over 20 years of experience representing clients who have been involved in all types of accidents\u2014we can help you receive the compensation you deserve, too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arizona dog bite laws are covered under several statutes, including A.R.S. 11-1025 on liability for dog bites<\/a> and 11-1027 on provoking a dog<\/a>. Arizona is known as a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites, which means that the owner of the dog can be held liable for injuries and damages regardless of the owner\u2019s negligence or knowledge of the attack.<\/p>

Many states have a \u201cone bite free\u201d policy, which means the owner may not be held liable for damages the first time a dog bites someone. in Arizona, there is no such policy, and an owner can be held legally responsible no matter how many times the dog has bitten someone.\u00a0<\/p>

Some important considerations surrounding dog bite laws include:<\/p>