Dog bites and animal attacks can cause devastating physical injuries, permanent scarring, emotional trauma, and—especially for children—lifelong psychological damage. Arizona has one of the strictest dog bite liability laws in the country: owners are responsible for injuries their dogs cause regardless of the dog's history or the owner's knowledge of aggression. This means you don't have to prove the dog was "dangerous" or that the owner knew about prior attacks—just that the dog bit you and caused injuries.
Our network includes attorneys who specialize in dog bite cases and know how to navigate homeowner's insurance claims, negotiate with adjusters who try to minimize payouts, and pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, scarring, trauma, and more.
Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1025 makes dog owners strictly liable for bites in most situations.
Unlike many states, Arizona doesn't require proof that the dog bit someone before or that the owner knew the dog was dangerous. First-time bites still create liability.
You can recover damages whether you were bitten in a public place, at the owner's home, at a park, or on any other property—as long as you were lawfully present.
The dog's owner is liable for all damages caused by the bite, including medical expenses, scarring, emotional distress, and lost wages.
Most dog bite claims are paid by the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy. Our attorneys know how to maximize these claims.
Dog teeth cause deep puncture wounds and torn skin that often require stitches, surgery, and leave permanent scars.
Large dogs can break bones in hands, arms, legs, and faces—especially in children and elderly victims.
Facial bites can cause disfigurement, nerve damage, and psychological trauma requiring reconstructive surgery.
Dog bites introduce bacteria deep into tissue, causing serious infections like cellulitis, sepsis, and rabies exposure.
Especially for children, dog attacks cause PTSD, anxiety, fear of dogs, and ongoing psychological treatment needs.
Facial scars, limb scarring, and disfigurement can require multiple cosmetic surgeries and still leave permanent visible scars.
Go to the emergency room or urgent care. Dog bites need thorough cleaning, possible rabies shots, antibiotics, and professional documentation.
File an official report with Phoenix or Peoria animal control. This creates a record and helps prevent future attacks.
Take photos of injuries, torn clothing, the location, and the dog (if safe). Get the owner's contact and insurance information and witness details.
Call Desert Justice Lawyers at (928) 538-9508 before talking to the owner's insurance company. Adjusters will try to minimize your claim.
Emergency treatment, surgeries, reconstructive procedures, scar revision, medications, and ongoing therapy.
Time missed from work during recovery and treatment, including future lost earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
Physical pain from injuries, emotional distress, anxiety, PTSD, and diminished quality of life.
Disfigurement compensation, especially for facial scars and visible scarring that impacts self-esteem and daily life.
Therapy costs for treating trauma, anxiety, fear of dogs, and PTSD resulting from the attack.
Ongoing scar treatment, additional reconstructive surgeries, and long-term psychological counseling.
Arizona law protects you. Get connected with experienced dog bite attorneys who will hold owners accountable and fight for maximum compensation.
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