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Idaho: Legal Rights
Dog bite law is a mix of city and county ordinances, state case law, common law and state statutory law. The entire body of this law is a combination of criminal, civil and administrative law. The criminal laws provide punishment for the owner, the civil laws offer monetary compensation for the dog bite victim, while the administrative law provides a remedy against the dog itself. While laws vary by state, the following are some common civil laws. These may also apply to other dog injuries, such as clawing or grazing with the teeth.
- A person can be liable for a dog bite in Idaho if it was ordered or if the owner kept it knowing it was potentially harmful
- A negligent act can make a person liable for a dog injury
- Negligent acts by land owners and landlords may also be liable under premises liability
When trying to determine liability in a state that does not have a dog bite statute (which places responsibility on the owner for damage done by the dog), it follows a one-bite law. If the dog has previously bit an individual, it is responsible upon second bite. If this is its first bite, it must be determined whether the owner knew it was likely to bite. If there is no reason to suspect the dog could be dangerous, it must be investigated to determine if public health or safety laws were broken. If this cannot be determined, negligence can come into consideration. If the dog was knowingly sick or mistreated, the owner may be liable. If the owner cannot be found responsible under these conditions, other people can be reviewed for negligence.
If you were bitten by a dog, a Idaho dog bite lawyer can evaluate the applicable laws and determine your legal rights. To have your case reviewed today, simply fill out the free form on the right.