Dog bite injuries in Salt Lake City
Utah is a strict liability state for dog bites. In most cases the owner is responsible for the injury even if the dog had never bitten anyone before. That means the fight is usually about the value of your claim, not whether the owner is liable.
We handle Salt Lake City dog bite claims involving facial scarring, nerve damage, infection, and the very real psychological aftermath — especially for children.
What to do after a bite
- Get medical care and photograph the wounds before they heal
- Report the bite to Salt Lake County Animal Services
- Identify the owner, the dog, and any witnesses
- Keep every bill, and don't give a recorded statement to the owner's insurer
Who pays
Most dog bite claims are paid through the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance. You are not "suing a neighbor" so much as making a claim against a policy that exists for exactly this situation.
Consultations are free and we work on contingency — you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
Talk to a Utah attorney today.
Consultations are free and confidential. Tell us what happened and we'll tell you where you stand.