Dog Bite Cases: How Utah Is Different from Every Other State
October 24, 2016
Many dog bite cases fall under the category of premises liability law in that they occur on someone else’s property and therefore the owner of that property is liable, especially if a dog that is known to be violent is improperly chained or otherwise barred from doing harm. However, dog bites can occur even on your own property, and if the dog is owned by another person, that person can be held liable for any injuries you sustain. In most states, dog bite cases can be tricky. The foundation of dog bite law is the “one-bite rule,” which