Utah County · Dog Bite Injuries
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Lehi is a family town. Kids on sidewalks, walkers on the Murdock Canal Trail, deliveries at every door. When a dog attacks, Utah law puts responsibility squarely on the owner, and our Lehi office makes sure the insurance company honors it.
Why Lehi
Dog Attacks in Lehi
Dog attacks in Lehi happen where daily life happens: neighborhood sidewalks, front porches during deliveries, the Murdock Canal Trail, and family gatherings where a familiar dog does something no one expected. Utah Code § 18-1-1 makes the owner or keeper liable either way. There is no free first bite.
What victims underestimate is the aftermath: infection risk, scar treatment that can run years (especially for children), and an insurance adjuster working to frame the attack as provoked. The animal-control report, wound photos from day one, and witness accounts decide these claims, and they are strongest in the first days.
Our office at 441 W Main St, Suite C is minutes away. Utah County dog bite claims are generally handled in Utah’s Fourth Judicial District Court, and most are paid by homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, which is exactly what that coverage is for.
Where Attacks Happen Around Lehi
- Neighborhood sidewalks & front yards: Where most serious attacks on children and passersby happen, often by a dog that slipped a gate.
- Murdock Canal Trail: Off-leash dogs on a busy walking and cycling corridor, despite leash rules.
- Porches & doorsteps: Delivery drivers and service workers attacked doing their jobs on the owner’s property.
- Parks & gatherings: Family events and public spaces where an unrestrained dog meets unfamiliar people.
Common Causes
Common Dog Attack Situations in Lehi
Identifying the cause is the first step to proving liability. These are the patterns we see most often in and around Lehi.
Off-Leash Dogs
Leash-ordinance violations on trails, in parks, and around schools.
Escaped & Unrestrained Dogs
Dogs clearing fences and slipping gates into neighborhoods full of kids.
Attacks on Children
The most common serious victims, at friends’ homes and family events.
Delivery & Service Workers
Carriers and technicians attacked on the owner’s property.
Dog-on-Dog Escalations
Owners and walkers hurt breaking up fights an unrestrained dog started.
Known Dangerous Dogs
Animals with prior aggression kept without the precautions that history demands.
The Difference
Why You Need a Lehi Dog Bite Lawyer
Complex Laws
Strict liability and insurance coverage rules come into play.
Severe Injuries
Scarring, infection, and trauma mean long-running costs.
Many Liable Parties
Owner, keeper, landlord, or business may share blame.
Big Insurers
Homeowner policies mean adjusters fight to minimize.
Evidence Loss
Reports and witness memories fade without fast action.
Accountability
Who's Liable for a Lehi Dog Attack?
A dog attack can involve more responsible parties than victims expect, each with separate insurance.
The Dog's Owner
Strictly liable under Utah Code 18-1-1 for injuries their dog causes.
Keepers & Handlers
Sitters, walkers, and anyone harboring the dog when it attacks.
Kennels & Boarding
Businesses keeping the dog when it injures a person.
Landlords
In limited circumstances, for knowingly harboring dangerous dogs.
Businesses That Allow Dogs
For preventable attacks on their premises.
Parents of Minor Owners
When the responsible owner or handler is a child.
The Full Guide to Utah Dog Bite Claims
Want the complete breakdown, strict liability, insurance coverage, evidence, compensation, and deadlines? Our statewide Utah dog bite hub covers it in depth.
Recovery
Compensation After a Lehi Dog Attack
Utah's no-fault system means you start with your own PIP coverage, but serious injuries let you pursue the at-fault parties for full damages.
Economic
Medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and property damage.
Non-Economic
Pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of consortium.
Punitive
For egregious conduct like knowingly keeping a dangerous dog. Learn more on our Utah hub.
Visit Us
Our Lehi Office
London Harker Injury Law, Lehi
Questions
Lehi Dog Bite FAQ
Is the owner liable even if the dog never bit anyone before?
Yes. Utah Code § 18-1-1 makes owners and keepers strictly liable. You do not have to prove the dog was vicious or that anyone knew it was dangerous. There is no free first bite in Utah.
Who pays if a neighbor’s or friend’s dog bit me or my child?
Usually their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, not them personally. Pursuing the claim is not an attack on the relationship; it is what the coverage exists for.
How long do I have to file a dog bite claim in Lehi?
Utah generally allows four years for a personal injury claim (Utah Code § 78B-2-307) and two years for wrongful death. Special rules can extend deadlines for minors, and government-related claims may require notice within one year. The evidence fades far faster. Report the attack and start early.
Do you have an office in Lehi?
Yes. We are at 441 W Main St, Suite C in Lehi. Consultations are free, and we can come to you if injuries make travel difficult.
My child was bitten. What should I do first?
Medical care first. Bite wounds infect easily. Then report the attack to animal control, photograph the wounds, and call us before speaking with the owner’s insurer. Children’s claims must account for scarring, future treatment, and trauma, and their settlements typically require court approval.
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