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Dog Bite Liability in Idaho

Whether a dog owner in Idaho is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.

Short answer: A lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years. The claim generally accrues at the time of the act or occurrence, and the period is not extended because of continuing consequences. Idaho Code § 5-219(4)

Deadline to sue for an injuryA lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years. The claim generally accrues at the time of the act or occurrence, and the period is not extended because of continuing consequences.

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What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Idaho?
A lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years. The claim generally accrues at the time of the act or occurrence, and the period is not extended because of continuing consequences.

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