Nevada Dog Bite Attorney Las Vegas
Nevada’s dog bite law imposes strict liability on dog owners when their dog bites someone in a public place or lawfully on private property. Under Nevada Revised Statute 202.500, a dog owner is liable for injuries their dog causes without requiring proof that the dog previously showed vicious tendencies or that the owner had any reason to know the dog might bite. This strict liability standard makes Nevada significantly more favorable to dog bite victims than states that require proving the owner’s knowledge of dangerousness. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas personal injury attorneys handle dog bite and animal attack cases throughout Clark County, pursuing full compensation from dog owners and their homeowners or renters insurance carriers.
Dog Bite Injuries in Las Vegas — What Victims Can Recover
Dog bites cause injuries ranging from puncture wounds requiring minimal treatment to severe maulings causing permanent facial disfigurement, nerve damage, tendon injury, and PTSD. Children are disproportionately represented among dog bite victims — their face and neck are at the level of most dogs, and they may not recognize warning signs. Dog attack injuries to children’s faces and heads often require multiple plastic surgery procedures and leave permanent scarring that affects the child for life. Nevada dog bite victims can recover all medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disfigurement damages, and psychological counseling costs. Marathon Law Group pursues the full scope of these damages against dog owner insurance policies.
Nevada Dog Owner Defenses and How Marathon Law Group Counters Them
Dog owners and their insurers frequently argue that the victim was trespassing, that the victim provoked the dog, or that the victim’s own negligence contributed to the attack. Nevada’s comparative fault law allows these defenses to reduce recovery if proven. Marathon Law Group investigates each incident thoroughly — obtaining incident reports, animal control records, witness statements, and security camera footage — to establish the facts that support full recovery and counter defenses before they gain traction.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Dog Bite Attorneys
Bitten or attacked by a dog in Nevada? Marathon Law Group pursues strict liability claims against dog owners and their insurance companies. Contact us for a free consultation.