Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: One-bite Key Statute: Alaska Common Law (one-bite rule) Summary: Must prove owner knew of vicious propensities Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Alaska Law Liability Standard One-bite rule Prior Knowledge Required? Yes … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Liability Type: Strict liability Key Statute: A.R.S. § 11-1025 Summary: Owner strictly liable if victim in public or lawfully on private property Statute of Limitations: Typically 2-3 years for personal injury claims Defenses: Provocation, trespassing, and comparative negligence may apply Quick Overview Aspect Arizona Law Liability Standard Strict liability … Read more
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
Dog Bite Laws by State Dog bite laws vary significantly across the United States. Some states hold dog owners strictly liable for any injuries their dogs cause, while others follow the “one-bite rule” that may protect owners who had no reason to believe their dog was dangerous. Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Strict Liability … Read more