Being attacked by a dog is a traumatizing experience. A dog bite can lead to puncture wounds, lacerations, nerve damage, facial injury, tissue damage, scars, and/or emotional damage such as post-traumatic stress disorder. If you sustain an injury as a result of a dog bite, it is important to ask the dog owner for their full name, contact number, address, and homeowners insurance information (carrier name and policy number). Also write down the contact information for anyone that has witnessed the dog bite occur and take photos of the dog and the bite marks you sustained. Additionally, call your local animal control center to report the incident. If necessary, seek immediate medical attention for treatment of your injuries.
If you have suffered from injuries/scarring due to a DOG BITE, you have a right to compensation. It is crucial to contact an attorney that is well versed in the local laws and regulations governing dog bites to ensure you are fairly compensated for your injuries and emotional suffering.
You may be entitled to compensation for the following:
Medical bills (past and future)
Lost wages (past and future)
Pain and suffering including emotional harm (such as post-traumatic stress)
In Arizona it is imperative to make a claim for your dog bite injuries within one year of the date of the incident. If legal action is not sought within this time you will lose your ability to hold the dog owner accountable for the dog attack.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a dog bite, contact Sher Law Group for a free case review. If we take your case, we will not only help you navigate through the legal process but also help you find medical providers that can properly manage your injuries and even repair the scarring you sustained from the dog bite. We are here to protect your rights and ensure you receive the maximum settlement to help make you whole.
Dog Bite Injuries Across Tempe's Neighborhoods and Parks
Tempe is a vibrant, densely populated city where dogs are a fixture of everyday life — on the trails along Tempe Town Lake, in the grassy stretches of Kiwanis Park, and throughout walkable neighborhoods like Maple-Ash and Tempe Beach. That density, combined with Arizona's warm climate that keeps people outdoors year-round, means dog encounters are constant. Unfortunately, so are dog bite injuries. Whether you were attacked while jogging along the Rio Salado Pathway, walking near Mill Avenue, or visiting a neighbor in a residential area off Rural Road, a dog bite can leave you with serious physical and emotional injuries that demand immediate legal attention.
Arizona follows a strict liability standard for dog bites, meaning dog owners are legally responsible for injuries their dog causes — regardless of whether the dog had ever bitten anyone before. This is a significant protection for victims, but enforcing it requires navigating the Maricopa County Superior Court system, dealing with homeowners' or renters' insurance carriers, and building a strong case before the statute of limitations expires. Tempe's mix of student renters near Arizona State University, long-term homeowners, and short-term rental properties can complicate the question of who owns a dog and whose insurance applies — making local legal knowledge essential to your claim.
What Sher Law Group Does for Tempe Dog Bite Victims
Sher Law Group helps Tempe dog bite victims pursue full compensation for every loss they've suffered. Our team handles the legal process from start to finish, including:
- Identifying the dog owner and all applicable insurance coverage
- Gathering medical records, witness statements, and animal control reports
- Calculating damages including medical bills, lost wages, scarring, and emotional trauma
- Negotiating aggressively with insurance companies on your behalf
- Filing suit in Maricopa County Superior Court if a fair settlement is not offered
If you or someone you love was bitten by a dog anywhere in Tempe, do not wait to get legal help. Arizona's two-year statute of limitations moves quickly, and evidence can disappear. Contact Sher Law Group today for a free, no-obligation consultation and let us fight for the compensation Tempe victims deserve.
