As experienced Surprise dog bite lawyers, we know that dog attacks can be vicious. Based on a report from AZ Central, a woman was seriously injured after she was attacked by two pit bull dogs in Surprise. Bystanders tried to help the woman but were also injured by the dogs in the process. An off-duty police officer shot and killed the dogs. The woman was flown to a hospital for treatment. We are sorry to hear about this incident and we hope for a speedy recovery of the injured woman.
Arizona Dog Bite Statistics
Dog bites are the cause of many serious injuries in Arizona. According to reports from independent researchers, many dog bites are preventable. Interestingly, most dog bites occur in the dog’s home. While children under the age of 14 are usually the ones most vulnerable to dog bites, adults are also vulnerable just the same. Rottweiler and Pit Bulls are the breeds most linked to severe attacks.
Arizona Dog Bite Law
In Arizona, there is a law for dog bites that says the owner is liable for injuries inflicted by their dog whether on private or public property. Dog owners have strict liability in the case of dog bites, regardless of the fault on the part of the owner. That is, if your dog bites someone, as the dog owner you will be held liable unless you can prove that the victim provoked your dog.
Contact an Experienced Arizona dog bite lawyer.
An experienced Arizona dog bite lawyer should be contacted in case of injuries from a dog bite. In Arizona, there is a short statute of limitations for dog bite claims. Typically, it is best if you call an Arizona dog bite lawyer soon after the injury because it is important to have information on the dog. Unlike car accidents, with dog bite claims, it is much easier for dog owners to disappear and hide the information on the dog. Dog owners also tend to be very protective of their dog. For a free consultation on your Arizona dog bite claim, call Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 602-457-6222. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for news and other information of interest.
