Dog Bite Law in Utah

There are more than 83 million dogs in Farmington, Utah and across the United States. And if statistics hold true, about one of every 10 of those dogs will bite someone at some point in their lifetime. One out of every five bites is serious enough to require medical attention. With such daunting statistics, it comes as no surprise that many victims are able to find a lawyer and file a lawsuit for their dog bite injuries.

The Utah Law

For dog bites in Farmington and the rest of Utah there is one main law that clarifies liability with dog bites. It reads: “Every person owning or keeping a dog shall be liable in damages for injury committed by such dog.” It is pretty straightforward and does not give the defendant much wiggle room if charges are pressed.

Negligence With Dogs

Most lawsuits that are filed with the help of a lawyer are filed as negligence charges. Usually the injury or bite will occur while the owner is distracted or absent. Because of this, most lawsuits will win if they can establish that the owner was negligent in restraining their dog from harming others.

Recent Dog Law in Action

Not far from Farmington in West Jordan, Utah, a man has recently filed claims against the police department after they sent a police dog to take him down. He was sitting on the couch of his trailer home with both hands in the air when the officers released the dog, which latched onto his face. This lawsuit has yet to be taken to court since the victim unfortunately had several other accusations of illegal activity before the incident.

Dog law in Utah has seen many cases throughout the years. It is easy to find a lawyer who is able to help individuals receive just compensation to help them recover from their injuries after a dog bite.

Nate Myers is a legal writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry.