Dog Bite Personal Injury Attorney-Lawyer
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LIABILITY

When a person is a victim of a dog bite, it's important to understand who is legally responsible for the damage that the dog does. Obviously, the owner of the dog is the responsible party. However, they are only legally responsible if the law says so. Fortunately, there is a strict liability in Arizona for a dog bite. Basically that means that a dog owner is responsible for the injuries their dog inflicts even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. The dog does not get "free bite". However, there are some defenses to a dog bite claim. This is why you should be represented by an experienced Attorney who will investigate the case. One defense might be based upon a claim that the dog was provoked and the victim caused the dog to bite.