Arizona holds dog owners strictly liable for bites — meaning you don't have to prove the owner was careless, just that the bite happened.
Arizona is a strict liability state for dog bites: if you were lawfully in a public place or lawfully on private property, the owner is generally liable regardless of whether the dog ever bit anyone before. That doesn't mean insurance companies make it easy — we make sure the law works the way it's supposed to.
Our client was making a home delivery when a dog charged through a doorway and bit her forearm, requiring emergency treatment. We secured a $50,000 settlement on her behalf.
Our client was making a delivery when a dog rushed through a doorway and knocked him backward, causing a fall that required hospital treatment. We secured a $45,000 settlement on his behalf.
Case results depend on the specific facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What you do in the first hours and days can shape what your case is worth. Here's what actually matters.
Dog bites carry real infection risk. Get treated promptly and keep every medical record.
Name, address, and contact info for the dog's owner, plus proof of the dog's vaccination status if possible.
Report the incident to animal control or the police — this creates an official record and may be required by local law.
Photograph the wound as soon as possible and as it heals — scarring and disfigurement are part of your claim.
Homeowners' and renters' insurance often covers dog bite claims. A free case review costs nothing and locks in nothing.
A dog bite can cost more than the medical bills alone. Arizona law lets you pursue compensation for the full impact — not just whatever the insurance company offers first.
Hospital bills, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and long-term care.
Income lost while you recover, plus future earning capacity if the injury changes what you can do.
Compensation for the physical pain and emotional toll the accident caused, not just the bills.
Vehicle repair or replacement, plus anything else damaged in the accident.
In cases of gross negligence — like drunk driving — additional damages meant to punish the at-fault party.
Two rules shape almost every dog bite claim in Arizona: how long you have to file, and what happens if fault isn't 100% clear-cut. Both usually work in your favor more than people assume.
Arizona lets you recover damages even if you were partially at fault — your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated. Don't assume you have no case just because fault isn't 100% clear-cut.
In some cases, you may have as little as 6 months to file your complaint, and certain claims must settle within about a year. Start the process now instead of waiting and potentially missing out.
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No — Arizona is a strict liability state for dog bites. If the dog bit you while you were lawfully in a public place or lawfully on private property, the owner is generally liable regardless of the dog's history.
Arizona's statute of limitations for dog bite claims is two years from the date of the bite.
Most claims are paid through the owner's homeowners' or renters' insurance, not out of their own pocket — many people worry about this more than they need to.
You can still have a claim as long as you were lawfully on the property — as a guest, a delivery worker, or in another lawful capacity.
Insurance companies still dispute liability and damages even under strict liability laws. There's no cost to find out where you stand.
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