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Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: One-bite Key Statute: Arkansas Code § 3-18-1 Summary: Must prove owner knew of dangerous propensities Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Arkansas Law Liability Standard One-bite rule Prior Knowledge Required? Yes (for … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: Strict liability Key Statute: Cal. Civ. Code § 3342 Summary: Owner strictly liable regardless of prior knowledge Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect California Law Liability Standard Strict liability Prior Knowledge Required? … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: Strict liability Key Statute: C.R.S. § 13-21-124 Summary: Strict liability for serious bodily injury; one-bite for other injuries Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Colorado Law Liability Standard Strict liability Prior Knowledge … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: Strict liability Key Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-357 Summary: Owner strictly liable unless victim was trespassing or tormenting Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Connecticut Law Liability Standard Strict liability Prior … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: Strict liability Key Statute: 16 Del. C. § 3053F Summary: Owner strictly liable for damages Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Delaware Law Liability Standard Strict liability Prior Knowledge Required? No Provocation … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: Strict liability Key Statute: Fla. Stat. § 767.04 Summary: Owner strictly liable regardless of prior knowledge of viciousness Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Florida Law Liability Standard Strict liability Prior Knowledge … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: One-bite Key Statute: Alabama Code § 3-6-1 Summary: Must prove owner knew of dangerous propensities; negligence alternative Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Alabama Law Liability Standard One-bite rule Prior Knowledge Required? … Read more
Washington child support laws require the parent with less than 50% parenting time to pay support. The state uses the Income Shares Model, and courts reference an Economic Table to determine monthly obligations based on combined parental income. Last verified: February 2026 Quick Summary: Washington Child Support Model Used: Income Shares Model Governing Law: RCW … Read more
Vermont child support laws say that it is state policy that, quote, “children of separated parents must get as much financial support as they would if the parents never split.” Traditionally your support obligation ends when the child turns 18. However, between now and then, your financial life may change in plenty of ways. So … Read more
