Dangerous Dogs
Phoenix Attorneys for Dog Bites from Dangerous Dogs
Arizona Dog Attack Lawsuit Lawyers
At Solomon & Relihan, we represent people injured by dangerous dogs throughout Arizona. We are committed to helping our clients achieve the best possible results, taking legal action whose goal is to help manage pain and medical bills after a dog bite injury.
Any Dog Can Bite — Not Just a Known Aggressive Breed
According to the American Humane Society, one type of dog is not necessarily more dangerous than others. There are many factors that can influence whether or not a dog will be aggressive: heredity, experiences as a puppy, socialization, training received, health and the behavior of the dog bite victim.
As important as these factors may be, in American law there is often a great deal of discussion about which breeds of dog are dangerous or vicious. While there is no set list, many breeds are known to pose an unacceptably high risk of serious injury, even before causing harm:
- German Shepherd
- Doberman
- Rotweiler
- Pit Bull Terrier
- Chow
Sometimes, under Arizona law, a landlord can be held responsible for the dog bite if he had knowledge of a dangerous dog existing on the property.
The time limit set by the Arizona Legislature — the statute of limitations — for filing a lawsuit based on the “dog bite” or “dog at large” statutes is one year, although you may be able to take action after one year based on the common law. The best approach is to act quickly to hold dog owners accountable for injuries caused by their dangerous dogs.
When you have been injured by a dangerous dog, talk to the lawyers at Solomon & Relihan about your options. For a free initial consultation, contact our Phoenix law office. Home and hospital visits are available for your convenience.
