While in many instances that might be true, there are unfortunately times when that is not the case. In fact, according to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), nearly 5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States each year.
Often people hesitate to pursue a legal claim in response to a dog bite as many bites result from that of a friend or family member’s dog and they are worried about damaging relationships. Others may feel foolish pursuing legal action due to something an animal has done and so they try to minimize what has taken place. However, if you have been injured due to a dog bite, the sooner you can seek legal help, the better.
In the state of Arizona, even if a dog hasn’t had any history of biting before, you are eligible to pursue legal recourse if you are bitten by a dog either on public property or while legally on private property as long as you did not provoke the dog. In both cases, the dog’s owner would be liable for any damage from the resulting injuries.
Navigating the legal process is difficult, and you shouldn’t have to do it on your own, especially in the midst of sustaining an injury and possible trauma. At East Valley Injury Law, we will represent you as we help you through the legal process of pursuing a dog bite claim in a professional manner and will seek to do the following for you:
If you have suffered an injury due to a dog bite, call us today at 480-542-5000 to schedule your free consultation.
