Thousands of Americans are bitten by dogs every year, often resulting in physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial damages. Even bites from small dogs can significantly impact a victim’s quality of life.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a dog bite incident in Phoenix, contact The Advocates personal injury law firm today. Our experienced attorneys are committed to protecting your legal rights and fighting to get you the compensation you deserve.
Contact our Phoenix office for your free consultation today. Our team will begin building your personal injury claim right away to get you started on the road to recovery.
Immediately after being bitten, assess your injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Keep track of any and all treatment you receive during recovery
Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We don’t get paid unless we win your case and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to injury claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your dog bite incident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their injuries, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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A victim of a dog bite may suffer serious injuries after an attack. Some common injuries resulting from dog attacks include:
Every personal injury claim is different. Without knowing the specifics of your case, it is impossible to provide an accurate list of damages you may receive compensation for.
As a general list, some common damages incurred by dog bite victims include:
The best way to know the value of your case is to speak with a personal injury attorney. Contact The Advocates for a free case evaluation.
If you are attacked by a dog, the most important thing you can do in the moment is prioritize your physical safety. This means getting away from the dangerous dog and seeking medical attention as soon as possible.
After a dog attack, take the following steps.
In Phoenix, it is required that dogs be kept in a fenced yard on private property. When in public, dogs should be leashed at all times, unless in a designated off-leash area, like a dog park.
Even in off-leash areas, dogs should be responsive to voice control.
In most cases, dog bites are covered by renters insurance or homeowners’ insurance policies, even if the bite did not occur on the dog owner’s property.
The dog owner’s insurance should pay for bite victims’ medical expenses up to the liability limit. After the limit has been reached, the owner of the dog is responsible for additional damages.
Arizona follows a standard of strict liability for dog bites. Strict liability law means that a dog owner is responsible for a dog bite under the following circumstances:
Whether the dog has a bite history or is known to be a dangerous dog is irrelevant under Arizona law. Dog owners are responsible the first time their dog attacks.
Dog owners are typically not responsible for dog bites that occur when the victim is trespassing on private property.
For any personal injury case, a plaintiff only has a certain amount of time to file their claim. After that time period is up, they lose their right of action. This is referred to as the statute of limitations.
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for dog bites is generally one year from the date of the incident. This is much shorter than the time limit in many other states.
Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as you believe you may have a case. They will be able to determine exactly how long you have to file your claim.
Whether your accident happened in Phoenix, Tucson, or elsewhere in the state of Arizona, you need a qualified personal injury attorney to take on your case. Your Advocate will listen to your story, answer your questions, and provide legal advice throughout your case.
Our team will build your claim, gather evidence and negotiate with insurance companies to get you the settlement you deserve. With an Advocate on your side, the only thing you need to worry about is feeling better—we’ll take care of the rest.
Contact The Phoenix Advocates today for a free case review. You deserve peace of mind during your dog bite claim. You deserve an Advocate.
