Las Vegas Dog Bites Lawyer

You have two years after the bite to bring a personal injury lawsuit in Nevada. If you fail to bring a lawsuit within the time allowed by law, you may lose your right to bring a dog bite case. It's crucial to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights and ensure all evidence is preserved.

Nevada does not have a dog bite statute and the "one bite free" rule many states have also does not apply. However, Nevada does not enforce a strict liability rule for dog bites, so it is possible for a dog owner to only face responsibility for medical expenses that the victim of their dog's attack suffers. This means liability depends on proving negligence or knowledge of the dog's dangerous propensities.

In the state of Nevada, a dog owner can face civil liability for a personal injury lawsuit if their dog bites another person. In many cases, the owner's homeowner's insurance will cover the damages. The dog owner may be held responsible for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the attack.

A dog bite should be reported to the local police and/or the local animal control agency. By having a police officer at the scene of your dog bite, you'll have someone who can create an official record of the incident. You should also seek immediate medical attention, document your injuries with photographs, and gather witness information.

A dangerous dog is a dog that behaves in a way that is menacing and in such a manner that a reasonable person would feel led to defend himself or herself. Nevada law defines a dog as vicious if "without provocation, on two separate occasions within 18 months, it behaves menacingly, to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend himself or herself against substantial bodily harm."

Since most dog bites occur on the property where the dog resides, these cases fall under premise liability. Yes, you can still recover compensation even if the bite occurred on the owner's property, as long as you were lawfully present and not trespassing. The property owner has a duty to protect visitors from known dangerous conditions, including aggressive dogs.

Dogs must be leashed in county parks and most public places, except dog parks or rural areas permitting dogs off-leash. There are also places where dogs are prohibited, whether leashed or unleashed. Clark County sets strict limits on dogs on the Las Vegas Strip. Violations of leash laws can strengthen your case by showing the owner's negligence in controlling their dog.

• As a service to our clients, we will work to collect evidence of your damages and assign a monetary value to your case to use in settlement negotiations or if your case goes to trial. With more evidence, we can build a stronger case to recover the compensation you deserve. This includes medical bills, documents from your employer, receipts of any additional expenses, surveillance videos, police reports, witness testimonies, and statements from medical, vocational, or economic experts.

• While there may be more you’re eligible for in personal injury cases, you can be reimbursed for any, if not all, of the following:
• Hospital bills from your injuries
• The estimated future costs of all medical care
• Property damage, such as car repair or replacement costs after an auto accident
• Lost wages for the time you were not at work and were recovering
• Reduced earning capacity if your ability to earn has been permanently diminished
• Pain and suffering, both mentally and emotionally
• Additional compensation for becoming disabled
• Funeral and burial costs in wrongful death claims

• You may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one who passed away. Common instances of these cases are: the defendant is driving while intoxicated and hits your family members’ car, resulting in their death, or a family member slips or trips and falls at a business due to the negligence of the business owner and is severely injured and passes away a week later.
• Our goal in legal action for these cases would be to collect compensation for your family to cover the funeral and burial costs, medical bills, the deceased’s lost wages, and more. The defendant may also be facing criminal charges.