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Dog attacks leave more than wounds. They leave fear, anxiety, and questions about what comes next. At Torgenson Law, It’s Personal. We listen, we check in, and we fight for fair compensation so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal fight and the insurers.
When you work with us, you’re not just another case file. Let’s Talk About How We Can Support You
Fair Fee Guarantee: We will never take more than you take home.
Personal commitment: Real access to your lawyer, frequent updates, and compassionate guidance in English or Spanish.
Proven advocacy: 20+ years helping injured Arizonans, with meticulous investigation and trial-ready preparation.
No fee unless we win: You owe nothing up front for your case review and representation.
We Stand Up for Your Rights After a Dog Attack
You shouldn’t have to juggle medical bills, insurance calls, and paperwork. Our team builds your claim while you focus on recovery. We pursue compensation for:
Our experienced compassionate Arizona dog bite lawyers are available 24/7 to provide a free consultation and help you pursue the compensation you need.
Strict Liability for Dog Bites
In Arizona, dog owners are held strictly liable when their dog bites someone in a public place or while the person is lawfully on private property. This means you do not need to prove that the owner knew or should have known the dog was dangerous, liability applies regardless of the dog’s past behavior.
Common Insurance Defenses
Insurance companies often try to deny or limit claims by arguing that the victim was trespassing or provoked the dog. Our legal team gathers evidence, witness statements, and supporting documentation to counter these defenses and strengthen your claim.
Injuries Beyond Dog Bites
Arizona law also allows injury claims when a dog causes harm without actually biting. For example, if a dog knocks someone down or causes an accident while running loose. These “dog at large” cases are covered under state statutes and can still result in full compensation for medical costs, lost income, and other damages.
Bottom line: if you were lawfully present and did not provoke the dog, we fight to hold the responsible party accountable.
Injured in a Dog Attack in Arizona? We Can Help
Even with Arizona’s strict liability law, pursuing compensation after a dog attack can be complicated. Victims often face confusing legal processes and aggressive insurance companies. Working with an experienced attorney can make a real difference. Your lawyer will:
Healing from a dog bite is hard enough. Let a Phoenix attorney guide the legal process while you focus on yourself.
Our team of Phoenix personal injury lawyers, led by Notre Dame-educated John Torgenson, brings personal commitment to every aspect of your case, from first contact to final resolution. Our approach is fundamentally different because we see you as a person, not a case number. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Arizona follows a strict liability rule, which means the dog’s owner is usually responsible for the bite, regardless of whether the dog has ever shown aggression before. If you were in a public place or lawfully on private property, the law is on your side. That includes parks, sidewalks, or even visiting someone’s home.
Even if this was the dog’s first bite, Arizona law still holds the owner responsible. There’s no “one free bite” rule here. When you’re hurt, the focus isn’t on the dog’s history, it’s on your recovery and what needs to happen next.
Strict-liability dog bite claim: generally 1 year from the date of the bite.
Negligence claims (and many non-bite injuries): generally 2 years.
Missing the deadline can bar recovery—talk to a lawyer quickly so we can preserve your rights.
Take the time you need to heal. We’ll handle what comes next
“From a tragic event that changed our lives Torgenson Law took great care of us they personally called to check up on my three children ask if they can help out with anything and most of all treating us like family they fought hard for us and they took on all our stress and was able to get us the full amount we can now move forward in life Torgenson Law is now our Family look no further this is the best company for your family.” – ELVIA T.
In Arizona, dog owners are strictly liable for bites, even at off-leash dog parks. Victims can seek compensation for injuries, and a dog bite lawyer can help navigate insurance claims and legal processes. Torgenson Law offers free consultations for such cases.
Read More About Dog Bites at Off-Leash Dog Parks
Dog bites can happen on business premises, not just at home. In Arizona, victims may hold both the dog owner and the business liable under strict liability and premises liability laws. Torgenson Law in Phoenix helps dog bite victims pursue compensation from owners or businesses and offers free consultations.
Read More About Dog Bites and Attacks on Business Premises
After a dog attack in Arizona, dealing with insurance can be challenging, as insurers often aim to minimize payouts. Arizona’s strict liability law holds dog owners responsible for injuries, and homeowners or pet insurance usually covers claims.
Read More Dealing with Insurance after Dog Attacks
Children are especially vulnerable to severe dog bite injuries, including facial wounds, scarring, and emotional trauma. In Arizona, strict liability laws hold dog owners responsible for such attacks. Torgenson Law helps families pursue full compensation for medical bills, pain, suffering, and future damages, offering free consultations.
Read More About What to Do When a Dog Attacks Your Child
In Arizona, dog owners are usually liable for attacks, but landlords can also be responsible if they knew of a dangerous dog and failed to act. Landlord liability may arise from allowing violent dogs on the property or failing to remove them.
Read More About A Landlord’s Liability for Tenants Dogs
Dog attacks in public places like parks, rivers, or lakes can cause serious injuries. In Arizona, dog owners are strictly liable for bites, even if the dog had no prior history of aggression.
Read More About Dog Attacks in Public Parks, Rivers, or Lakes
Arizona dog owners are strictly liable for injuries their aggressive dogs cause, and owners who know of a dog’s violent history may face additional punitive damages.
Read More About Owner Liability for Aggressive Dogs
In Arizona, dog owners are strictly liable for bites, even without proof of negligence. Owner negligence such as breaking leash laws, failing to confine a dangerous dog, or ignoring prior aggressive behavior can support claims for punitive damages.
Read More About Dog Bite Owner Negligence Law in Arizona
In Arizona, dog owners are strictly liable for attacks, and victims may also seek punitive damages if the owner knowingly failed to contain a dangerous dog. Punitive damages punish gross negligence or reckless behavior beyond regular compensation for medical bills or lost wages.
Read More About Punitive Damages in Dog Bite Cases
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