{"id":1527,"date":"2022-09-01T00:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T00:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/dog-bite-laws-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T21:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T21:57:21","slug":"dog-bite-laws-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/dog-bite-laws-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Dog Bite Laws in Albuquerque"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re just as likely to be bitten by a dog as being involved in a car crash? According to\u00c2\u00a0 Canine Journal<\/a>, 1 out of every 73 people in the United States will be bitten by a dog at some point. Compare this statistic to the 1 in 63 odds of being involved in a car crash<\/a>, and, surprisingly, this issue doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get more media attention.<\/p>\n

Roughly 20% of dog bites<\/a> result in injuries, and dog bite<\/a> victims may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. Contact El Gringo Law for a free consultation. The Personal injury attorneys<\/a> at El Gringo Law will discuss the situation that led to the dog bite and help determine appropriate next steps.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Are There Any Laws About Dog Bites?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Each state has different laws about dog bites, but they typically fall into one of two categories:<\/p>\n

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    1. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153One bite rule,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d or<\/li>\n
    2. Strict liability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Before the 20th century, a dog owner was typically only responsible for harm caused by their pet if they reasonably expected that the animal would bite. The “one bite” rule was so-called because it generally implied that a dog could have “one free bite” before its owner was subject to legal repercussions.<\/p>\n

      In modern times, the one-bite restriction does not always grant a dog a free bite. Let’s say a dog owner knows that a particular breed is dangerous or that a certain dog might bite because of its temperament or for some other reason. If so, they might be responsible for the dog’s initial bite.<\/p>\n

      The focus is on whether the owner took reasonable precautions and whether they knew or should have known that the dog might bite. In a state with a one bite rule, the dog owner can potentially escape liability if the dog has never bitten anyone and the owner did not know and had no reason to know that the dog posed a threat. New Mexico, for example, has instituted the one bite rule. Despite this supposed loophole, it doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t necessarily excuse the dog owner from liability, so make sure you contact a dog bite law firm<\/a> to learn about your options.<\/p>\n

      New Mexico, however, follows a strict liability standard<\/a> when it comes to dog bites. Under this standard, it doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t matter how sweet the pup is and how responsible the owners are. If a dog bites someone and the victim sustains an injury, the owner is liable for the damages, and a dog bite lawsuit could result. What the owner knew or did not know about the dog prior to the bite is typically irrelevant if a strict liability dog bite statute applies.<\/p>\n

      <\/span>Common Dog Bite Injuries<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Nearly 1,000 persons are treated daily in hospital emergency departments for nonfatal dog bite-related injuries<\/a>. The most common dog bite injuries include:<\/p>\n