Category: Dog Bites

Dog bites are traumatic experiences that can lead to serious physical injuries, emotional distress, and long-term health complications. If you or someone close to you is bitten by a dog in Idaho, it’s crucial to understand the appropriate steps to take, both for your immediate safety and your longer-term legal and medical protection. This blog provides […]

For years, Idaho was lumped in with so-called “one bite” states—jurisdictions where a dog basically gets a free pass the first time it bites, and the owner is liable only after the animal has demonstrated vicious tendencies. But in 2016 the Idaho Legislature quietly rewrote the rules. Today, Idaho Code § 25-2810 places strict liability on owners in most bite […]