Tucson Dog Bite Attorneys

Finding a lawyer who's experienced in handling dog bite claims in Arizona requires asking the right questions. Any lawyer in the State of Arizona can claim that they are a dog bite lawyer. As a matter of law, anyone who has become a lawyer in Arizona is legally allowed to help someone after a dog bite injury. However, the fact that somebody is allowed to claim that they are a dog bite lawyer does mean they are an experienced dog bite lawyer and does not mean that they understand all the laws that can be used to the benefit of somebody who's been injured as a result of a dog bite.

For instance, many people are not aware of the fact that Arizona does not have a "one free bite" law. In other words, if somebody is injured in Tucson because they were bit by a dog, when the insurance company or person who is the owner of the dog tries to claim that they did not know their dog was dangerous and had never bit anybody before, this is not a defense in Arizona. Knowing that this is not a defense and knowing what law to cite to prevent anyone from trying to avoid responsibility for a dog bite is a critical step to helping the dog bite victim in Tucson and throughout the State of Arizona.

However, the ability to prevent this type of defense also depends on when a lawsuit is filed. If the lawsuit against the dog bite owner is not filed within one year from the date of the incident, this often will change the law and allow the person who owned the dog to actually make a defense based upon the fact that they did not know they had a dangerous dog. Obviously, it is much easier to prove that there was a dog bite than to prove there was a dog bite that caused an injury and prove that that dog was dangerous. Therefore, not only knowing what the law is but knowing when to file a lawsuit is vital.

However, if it is a child that bit, and all too often Tucson dog bites include children as their victims who have suffered the dog bite, the statute of limitations can change and the defense can change completely. In other words, a skilled and experienced Tucson dog bite lawyer will be able to extend the time under which they do not have to prove that the dog was known to be vicious.

Perhaps this all sounds very complicated. In some ways, dog bite cases can be complicated for a person or lawyer that does not know what they're doing and does not know how to handle these claims.

We have helped many many people after dog bite incidents. Unfortunately, we have seen to many cases where Pit Bulls have attacked innocent people and innocent children. We have seen cases of Rottweilers attacking innocent people and innocent children. Far too often, the law is not used as it can be to the benefit of the victim of these Tucson dog bites.

If you have any questions regarding a Tucson dog bite incident and whether or not a claim can be made, do not hesitate to give us a call. We will give you an honest analysis of the potential of your claim and the laws that may still apply for the protection of the person who was attacked. .

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