Knowing the signs that a dog could be aggressive can help protect you from a dangerous attack. In Arizona, dog owners have legal responsibility for attacks by their pet, even if the animal has never bitten anyone before. Review the signs that a dog could be preparing...
Animal Bites
Arizona’s dog bite statute
Like many other states, Arizona has a law which protects the public from dangerous dogs. This law affords victims of dog bites the legal option of pursuing compensation from the owner for items like medical bills, lost wages, disfigurement and other non-economic...
The different types of animal bites
Owning an animal comes with many responsibilities. Whether it is a dog, cat, horse, livestock, or a wild animal, a pet owner is not only required to care for the animal, but they are also responsible for ensuring others are safe from harm when around the animal. Thus,...
Arizona ranks fifth on list of highest dog bite claim payouts
Animal bites occur much more frequently than most people know. Most individuals think that news reports detailing gruesome attacks are few and far between. But the fact is that there are a significant number of animal attacks that go unreported in the media. In fact,...
Dog bites can lead to serious infection
Dog bite injuries can be gruesome, leaving victims in Arizona with immediate physical injuries and disfiguration. Yet, the damage caused by a dog bite injury may not be truly seen until days after the incident. Therefore, animal bite victims need to know how to...
Most dangerous dog bites identified by recent study
Even the most docile dog has the capacity to turn vicious. Some dogs who bite may do nothing more than nip, causing pinching pain or a scratch. Other dogs, however, can lash out and maul an individual, leaving the victim with serious injuries that can have long-term...
Dog bites and the provocation defense
Few people expect to be attacked by an animal when they approach it, but the truth of the matter is that many individuals suffer extensive injuries, even the loss of life, in animal attacks. Many of these incidents involve pets, too. Regardless of the animal involved,...
Lawsuit claims NBA superstar’s dog attacked restaurant goer
The results of a dog bite attack can be nothing short of tragic. Victims can be left with physical pain and suffering, emotional scarring and permanent disfigurement. Financial losses can be a very real possibility, too, especially when the attack is serious enough to...
Steps to take after a dog bite
Most dogs seem friendly. However, in the blink of an eye these animals can turn vicious, causing extensive damage to an unsuspecting individual. There are certain steps that individuals should take immediately after a dog bite to reduce the risks associated with them....
Phoenix animal control officer injured in dog attack
Many Arizona residents choose to take in animals in hopes of giving them a safe and stable home. Yet, sometimes these animals are too damaged to be safe. In other instances, the animal's new owners fail to discipline or abuse the animal, causing it to develop...