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Santa Fe Dog Bite Law

Did you know that if a dog bites you, you might have legal choices? The law in New Mexico says that if someone is bitten by a dog, the dog's owner is responsible if:

• The owner knew or should have known the dog was vicious or capable of being vicious.
• The owner of the dog was negligent — this would be when the owner does not control the dog in a situation where one could expect an injury could occur.

Santa Fe dog bite laws are covered in the "Dangerous Dog Act." The act became effective in 2005. Our Santa Fe dog bite lawyers know the law well. They will be able to help you be paid or work out a way to settle the dog bite situation. Our personal injury lawyers will work hard for you and treat you with compassion. They strongly believe in the saying, "treat others as you would like to be treated."

New Mexico Dispute Resolution Options

Some dog bite cases in New Mexico may be settled by dispute resolution.

The law in New Mexico helps people settle their differences in a number of ways. The term for settling these differences is "dispute resolution."

Two types of dispute resolution are:

• Mediation — This is a non-binding (not enforceable by law) process. A neutral person called the mediator helps the opposing persons come to a mutually agreeable decision. If no decision is reached, the mediator does not have the authority to impose one.
• Arbitration — This process is binding (enforceable by law). In this situation, an arbitrator or third person, hears evidence and testimony, just like a judge does. When the arbitrator makes a decision, it is legally binding on the parties.

Contact a Santa Fe Dog Bite Attorney

If you or someone you love has been bitten and injured by a dog, you have legal choices. There are laws in New Mexico that are complicated and that are written to help solve a dog bite situation. A Santa Fe dog bite lawyer can help you receive compensation or otherwise resolve a dog bite situation.

For more information, contact McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A..