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
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