As dog bite injury lawyers in Phoenix who help a lot of people who have been bitten by a dog, we know that there are many dogs biting innocent individuals. There are many reasons why a dog might bite a person. Typically dogs bite because they may be scared or may want to show their aggression and dominance. Some dogs do “play-bite” to show their affection and it leads to a dog bite injury. Dogs who are not around children a lot may bite at a child so it is important if you have children and go in an environment where there is a dog that you ask if the dog is used to children. Many times even when dogs are used to children, children are still apt to be bitten by a dog. If a dog is in a new surrounding it may be more likely to bite an innocent person.
Dog Bite Statistics 2009
There were about 75 million dogs in the United States in the year 2009. In 2009, there were 32 fatal dog attacks. This number remains consistent throughout the years. Of these attacks, 63% of the attacks are children who are 11 years old and younger and 38% are adults.
Arizona Dog Bite Law
The revised statutes under section 11-1020 and 11-11023, which state the Arizona dog attack laws, impose liability for the dog owner to be responsible when their dog bites. This statute imposes liability on the owner of the dog even when the dog has never shown tendency to bite anyone prior to the dog bite incident.
Contact an Arizona Dog Bite Lawyer
If you or a loved one are bitten and injured by a dog, it is important to consult with a lawyer in Arizona who represents victims of dog bites. Dog bite claims can be complex because the statute of limitations can vary. You want to make sure if you have been bitten by a dog that you talk to an attorney who handled dog bite claims on a regular basis. For a free consultation from experienced Arizona dog bite lawyers, call (60) 267-1280. You can allow follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for firm news and additional topics of interest.
