Las Vegas Dog Bite Lawyer
A dog attack can leave deep wounds, infections, scars, and lasting fear, especially when the victim is a child. At Solis Torres Law, we represent dog bite victims of all ages and handle every claim with the care and sensitivity these cases require.
How Dog Bite Liability Works in Nevada
Nevada doesn't have a single statewide dog bite law that makes owners automatically responsible. Instead, these claims are usually based on negligence: whether the owner failed to take reasonable steps to control the dog. That can include letting a dog run loose, ignoring signs of aggression, or failing to secure a gate or fence.
Violating a local leash or animal control law can also be strong evidence of negligence. In many cases, the claim is paid through the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance, not out of the owner's pocket.
What Your Claim Can Cover
Dog bite injuries often need more than one round of treatment: emergency care, antibiotics, stitches, and sometimes reconstructive surgery or scar treatment. We also account for the emotional impact, which can be significant, particularly for children.
Compensation may include:
Medical bills, current and future
Reconstructive surgery and scar treatment
Counseling for emotional trauma
Lost wages, including a parent's time off to care for an injured child
Pain and suffering
Dog Bite FAQs
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Get medical attention, even for a bite that seems minor, because infections are common. Report the bite to animal control, get the owner's contact information, and take photos of your injuries.
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Yes. These claims are usually paid by the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance, which exists precisely for situations like this.
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In most cases, two years from the date of the bite. Deadlines can be different when the victim is a child, so it's best to ask early.
INJURED IN A DOG BITE ACCIDENT?
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