Dog Bite Lawyer in Glendale, Arizona

Work Directly with Your Dog Bite Attorney

Dog bites and animal attacks can leave you needing medical treatment while facing lost income and lasting scarring. We investigate how the attack occurred and who controlled the dog. We also examine property conditions and applicable insurance policies.

At Klink Law, you work directly with attorney David J. Klink on dog bite claims in Glendale and the Phoenix area. You receive clear explanations of your rights, options, and next steps from the first consultation through resolution.

To discuss your dog bite injury case, reach out to Klink Law at (602) 483-6059.

How Arizona’s Dog Bite Statute Establishes Liability

Arizona applies strict liability, meaning an owner can be responsible for a qualifying bite without proof that the owner acted carelessly. A.R.S. § 11-1025 holds an owner liable when a dog bites someone in a public place or while that person is lawfully on private property.

The injured person doesn’t need to prove that the dog previously bit someone, acted viciously, or gave the owner another warning of dangerous behavior. Arizona law also prohibits a dog’s breed from being used to decide whether the animal was aggressive, vicious, or created liability.

Provocation can defeat a statutory claim, and the statute’s protections don’t apply when the injured person wasn’t lawfully on the property. We evaluate the circumstances, including the location, lawful presence, and alleged provocation, to determine whether the facts support statutory liability.

Negligence & Premises Liability After an Animal Attack

A separate negligence theory examines whether someone failed to use reasonable care in controlling an animal or maintaining property. This theory can involve inadequate restraint, an unsecured gate, or fencing in disrepair. An injury sustained while escaping an aggressive dog can also support a claim even when no bite occurred.

Dog bite and animal attack cases can also involve premises liability. A landlord, property manager, or business may bear responsibility when a dangerous property condition contributed to an attack, such as a dog escaping through a broken fence at an apartment complex.

Potentially responsible parties include:

• Dog owners: Owners are the primary potential defendants under Arizona’s statutory dog bite law.
• Caretakers: Dog sitters, walkers, or other caretakers can be responsible when negligent supervision or restraint contributes to an attack.
• Property parties: Landlords and property managers can face claims involving damaged fencing, unsecured gates, or other hazards within their control.
• Animal-care businesses: Boarding facilities or kennels can be responsible when negligent handling, supervision, or maintenance contributes to an incident.

We investigate ownership, control, property conditions, witness accounts, and available coverage to identify responsible parties. We also gather treatment records and other supporting documentation needed to develop the claim.

Evidence That Establishes Liability

A statutory claim focuses on the bite, where it occurred, lawful presence, and provocation. A fault-based claim requires evidence connecting a failure to use reasonable care with the attack, fall, or resulting injury.

Relevant evidence may include:

• Photographs of the injuries and location
• Witness statements
• Available video of the incident
• Proof of fencing damage or an unsecured gate

Preserving this evidence is particularly important when property conditions are repaired or witnesses become difficult to locate.