Arizona Dog Bite Settlement Calculator

Under Arizona's strict liability statute for dog bites, an owner is responsible for their dog's attack even on the dog's very first incident. Unlike states following the "one-bite rule," Arizona does not require the victim to prove the owner knew of the dog's dangerous tendencies. This straightforward standard substantially simplifies liability proof in Arizona dog bite cases.

The statute of limitations for this type of claim in Arizona is 1 year — shorter than the national average of 2.7 years. This compressed timeline means you need to consult an attorney and begin gathering evidence quickly.

Arizona's pure comparative fault system means you can recover damages from a dog bite even if you were mostly at fault. If you are found 70% responsible for a collision and your damages total $100,000, you would still receive $30,000. This makes virtually every dog bite claim worth evaluating, regardless of the fault split.

Arizona dog bite damages typically include medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, plastic surgery for scarring, antibiotics, rabies shots), lost wages, pain and suffering, and scarring or disfigurement damages. In cases involving children or facial injuries, non-economic damages can be substantial. Arizona courts also consider the psychological impact of a dog attack, including PTSD and cynophobia (fear of dogs), as compensable harms.