Nevada Dog Bite Lawyer
Nevada Dog Bite Attorney
Dogs are widely considered man’s best friend, but even seemingly gentle dogs can attack people unexpectedly, and some of these incidents result in tremendous harm. If you or a family member recently suffered a dog bite, it is important to know your legal options and the value of consulting an experienced Nevada dog bite lawyer. You may be entitled to claim compensation from the owner of the dog that bit you.
Representing Dog Bite Claims Throughout Nevada
Easton & Easton provides comprehensive legal representation for all types of personal injury cases in Nevada, including those arising from dog attacks. If someone else’s dog has injured you or a family member, you likely have grounds to claim compensation for the resulting damages. Talk to a Nevada personal injury attorney who thoroughly understands Nevada’s dog bite statutes as they apply to your case and the various damages you are eligible to claim from the dog owner.
Our team approaches every case with the goal of maximizing our client’s recovery as efficiently as possible. We can meet with you to learn as much as we can about the dog attack you experienced, the effects of the attack on your life, and the damages you suffered. We can explain the Nevada laws that apply to your situation and the scope of legal support we can provide for your recovery efforts.
You have a limited time to build your dog bite case, and it can be confusing to navigate Nevada’s dog bite laws without legal counsel on your side. Our team can meet with you to learn as much as we can about your dog attack and the effects it has had on your life. We can carefully review the details of the attack to determine what you will need to do in order to hold the dog owner accountable for your damages.
Understanding Nevada’s Dog Bite Laws
In Nevada, there is a One Bite law that applies to dog attacks which can provide protection from liability to the owner of a dog that has bitten someone for the first time. Generally, the first time a dog bites someone, the owner is not liable for damages unless they are proven to have been negligent in their handling of the dog or if the victim can prove negligence per se, meaning the dog owner failed to exercise reasonable care in a way that enabled the attack to happen.
After a dog has bitten someone for the first time, Nevada law requires that the dog be quarantined to assess its temperament and whether it poses any kind of health or safety risk to the public. If the dog is classified as dangerous and returned to the owner, they will need to meet specific requirements, such as obtaining pet insurance and keeping the dog appropriately restrained while walking and contained while home on their private property.
If a dog classified as dangerous bites someone again, the owner will be strictly liable for any and all damages their pet inflicted on the victim. It is also possible for a dog owner to face liability if they were negligent in their care of the dog, such as allowing it to remain outside in an unfenced yard without any type of restraint. Your attorney can explain what you will need to do in order to establish liability for the damages you suffered.
Claiming Compensation for a Dog Attack
If you are able to claim compensation from the owner of the dog that attacked you, you could recover compensation for any economic and non-economic damages you suffered. Economic damages are generally proven with documentation that shows these financial losses directly resulted from the defendant’s negligence and did not occur due to any other cause. For example, you may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses and lost income.
Dog attacks may not only involve puncture wounds, broken bones, nerve damage, and other harm from biting, but it is also possible for such an attack to result in the victim hitting the ground. They may suffer a head injury, severe fractures, or even damage to internal organs. It is also possible for a vicious dog attack to result in extensive facial injuries and even injuries that may require amputation.
The plaintiff’s claimable economic damages may not only include compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages during recovery but also for the future medical expenses they face if they suffered a seriously debilitating injury. They can also seek compensation for lost earning power if the dog attack has resulted in a permanent disability of any kind. Your Nevada dog bite lawyer can help accurately calculate projected future losses.
In addition to these economic damages, a plaintiff may also seek compensation for their pain and suffering. The amount they can receive generally depends on the overall severity of the harm they suffered. Dog attacks can not only result in physically painful injuries, but these incidents are also highly traumatic for victims. Your attorney can help you determine a suitable amount of pain and suffering compensation to include with your case.
How Your Nevada Dog Bite Lawyer Can Help
Ultimately, a dog attack can lead to very complex legal proceedings that you would have trouble navigating on your own. Even if liability for the attack seems clear at first, Nevada’s laws regarding dog owners and their liability for the damages their pets cause can be confusing. Your Nevada dog bite lawyer can be an invaluable asset for helping you recover from the incident as fully as possible.
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have decades of combined legal experience handling all types of personal injury cases throughout Nevada, and we have built a solid reputation as a leading personal injury firm for the most challenging cases. If you believe you have grounds to file a personal injury suit in response to a recent dog attack, trust our team to do everything we can to maximize your recovery.
FAQs
Is a Dog Owner Automatically Liable if Their Dog Bites?
In Nevada, a dog owner can be automatically liable if their dog bites someone, but only under certain conditions. The state enforces a One Bite rule that means that the first time a dog bites someone, the owner may not be liable unless they were negligent in some way that allowed the attack to happen. Once a dog has bitten someone, the owner will be strictly liable if the dog attacks anyone else in the future.
What Are Defenses to Dog Bite Claims?
In Nevada, there are several possible defenses a dog owner may use against a dog bite claim. For example, the victim would not have grounds to file a lawsuit against a dog owner if they provoked the attack or if they were trespassing on the dog owner’s private property. It is also possible for Nevada’s modified comparative fault rule to come into play in a dog bite case if the victim contributed to causing the incident.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Dog Attack?
The amount of compensation you could claim for a dog attack will depend on various factors, such as whether the owner is strictly liable or proven negligent in your case. It’s possible for an injured plaintiff to seek compensation for economic losses such as their medical treatment costs, lost income, and future earning power if they have been permanently harmed. They may also claim compensation for their pain and suffering.
Why Should I Hire a Nevada Dog Bite Lawyer?
You should hire a Nevada dog bite lawyer because your case could evolve into a more complex legal battle than you are prepared to handle by yourself. You’re not only more likely to succeed with your case but also more likely to maximize your total compensation if you have the right attorney representing you. Your attorney can help you enhance the results of your case and ensure you meet all procedural deadlines so it can unfold unimpeded.
How Much Will It Cost Me to Hire a Nevada Dog Bite Lawyer?
The cost to hire a Nevada dog bite lawyer will depend on the value of your case if you hire Easton & Easton as your legal counsel. Our firm accepts personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning our clients do not pay any legal fees unless and until we recover compensation for them. When we do win a case, we only charge a portion of the total compensation recovered for our client.
The attorneys at Easton & Easton know how damaging and traumatic dog attacks can be, and we want to do everything we can to help you and your family recover from such an incident. If you believe that you have grounds for legal recourse, we can assist you with building your case. Contact our team today to schedule your case evaluation with an experienced Nevada dog bite lawyer and learn how we can help with your recovery.
Your Story Is Important To Us.
CALL US SO WE CAN HEAR IT.
Easton & Easton has been recognized by TopVerdict.com Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles for 2025, for the case Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver — the fifth time the firm has appeared on a TopVerdict list across nine years, and a recognition that arrives in the firm’s 35th anniversary year.
Easton & Easton holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest rating available. Trust is earned. We've earned it.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton was voted #1 in 2026 (People's Choice Award). This recognition means the most to us — because it comes from the community we serve.This is our fourth #1 win — 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation. When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.
All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2025. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community. When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
Gabe Mendoza, Alexandro Garza, John Oney, Billy Seidlitz, and Aaron Sinfield were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California. Three attorneys — John, Billy, and Aaron — were selected for the first time in 2027. The next generation of Easton & Easton is already among the best in the state.
Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Saul were selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. Doug Easton has been selected for 19 consecutive years. Matt Easton was also named to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers for 2027. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.
Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
20+ prestigious awards and recognitions. Exposed to the harshest scrutiny. Earning the highest honors. Recognized by every major legal organization — year after year.
Awards/recognitions noted are from organizations recognized within the legal profession as bona fide.
No purchase was required for selection. Selection methodologies available upon request.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
Partner W. Douglas Easton
What Our Clients Say
“Client testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary. No guarantee of outcome.”
Contact
Contact
ES