Utah HB0553 amends dog attack liability laws, extending the statute of limitations for claims to four years and increasing the maximum award in.

Utah HB0553 modifies the state's dog attack laws by allowing individuals injured in dog attacks to file claims for damages within four years of the incident. The bill raises the maximum award for bodily injury claims from $50,000 to $75,000 in both arbitration and trial settings, excluding certain costs. It also includes technical and conforming changes to align with the new provisions. The changes do not affect the liability of dog owners or governmental entities for injuries caused by their dogs under specific conditions.

Utah HB0553 amends dog attack liability laws, extending the statute of limitations for claims to four years and increasing the maximum award in.

Utah HB0553 modifies the state's dog attack laws by allowing individuals injured in dog attacks to file claims for damages within four years of the incident. The bill raises the maximum award for bodily injury claims from $50,000 to $75,000 in both arbitration and trial settings, excluding certain costs. It also includes technical and conforming changes to align with the new provisions. The changes do not affect the liability of dog owners or governmental entities for injuries caused by their dogs under specific conditions.