🐕 Dog Bite Injuries
🐺 Vicious Dog Attacks
🐈 Cat Scratch Disease / Infections
🏘️ HOA Leash Law Violations
🏥 Medical Treatment Claims
😰 PTSD / Psychological Injuries
⚰️ Fatal Animal Attacks
💰 Homeowner's Insurance Claims
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Is Nevada a strict liability state for dog bites?
Nevada uses a modified one-bite rule. If the owner had prior knowledge of the dog's dangerous tendencies ('scienter'), they are strictly liable. Without prior knowledge, a plaintiff must prove negligence. Clark County's leash laws create negligence per se if the dog was off-leash.
What if the dog bit me on my own property?
Location doesn't determine liability — if you were lawfully present (on a neighbor's property, in a common area, or on a public street), you can recover. A trespasser who is bitten has more limited rights. An attorney can evaluate whether you were lawfully on the premises.
What compensation can I recover from a dog bite in Nevada?
Medical expenses (ER visits, plastic surgery, rehabilitation), lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, psychological treatment for PTSD, and future medical care. Most claims are paid through the dog owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance.
What is the statute of limitations for a dog bite claim in Nevada?
You have 2 years from the date of the bite to file a personal injury lawsuit under NRS 11.190. For bite injuries to children, the statute may be tolled until the child turns 18. Do not delay — seek medical attention and legal advice immediately.