Dog Bites

Utah has strict liability laws for dog bites. Utah law explicitly makes the owner of the dog liable for any bite accident. If the dog attacks or bites someone, the dog owner is responsible. The victim does not have to prove that the dog owner was negligent. However, the dog owner is not responsible if the victim was trespassing, tormenting, or teasing the dog.  A “keeper” of the dog can also be...

Salt Lake City is a dog-friendly town. Man's best friend seems to be everywhere you go, from local parks to public areas and along mountainside trails. More often than not, when we see a dog, it is on a leash, behaved, and doesn't show signs of unnecessary aggression. Despite what would seem our best efforts, between 4.5 to 5 million dog bite cases are reported every year in the United States. Perhaps you...