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Arizona Dog Bite Laws

Arizona generally applies strict liability on an owner for injuries resulting from a dog bite. However, the owner can assert certain defenses to avoid responsibility and a victim has only a limited time to take action.

Since 1974, our lawyers have helped people injured by dog bites and other injuries caused by animal attacks. We have summarized the laws on dog bites in Arizona. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a dog bite or attack, you should promptly consult an attorney to discuss your particular circumstances.
 

Arizona's Dog Bite Law (Strict Liability)

A.R.S. § 11-1025

Arizona law is designed to protect dog bite victims. Under most circumstances, a dog owner is strictly liable if his or her dog bites somebody. This is true regardless of whether the dog had bitten someone before. A dog owner can defend a bite by presenting evidence that the injured person provoked the dog.

 

Arizona's "Dog at Large" and Leash Laws

A.R.S. § 11-1012 and A.R.S. § 11-1020

Dog owners or other people responsible for the dog also bear full responsibility for injuries caused by a dog while the dog was not on a leash or confined by an enclosure.

Leash laws are different for dangerous dogs. Vicious dogs are not permitted in public without leashes. No dogs are allowed in public parks or on public school property unless they are physically restrained by a leash, cage or other enclosure, or are being exhibited or trained at a recognized kennel event, public school or park sponsored event.
 

Contact Solomon & Relihan

A person injured as a result of a dog bite should bring a lawsuit within one year of the incident. Although a claim can be brought after one year, the injured person will need to prove that the dog owner was negligent in his or her conduct.

Please contact us if you would like more information about our lawyers can help if you or a loved one was injured as a result of a dog bite.