Nevada does not have a strict liability dog bite statute like some states. Instead, dog bite claims often rely on:

• Negligence by the dog owner

• Failure to control or restrain the dog

• Violation of local leash laws

• Prior knowledge of aggressive behavior

• Negligent property management in shared spaces

In public place cases, liability may extend beyond the dog owner to include:

• Property owners

• Apartment complexes or HOAs

• Businesses that allow dogs on premises

• Event organizers

Lach Injury Law investigates every potentially liable party to maximize your recovery.

Certain victims face higher risk and more severe injuries, including:

• Children

• Elderly individuals

• Tourists unfamiliar with local areas

• Delivery drivers and service workers

Dog bite injuries often include deep puncture wounds, nerve damage, infections, permanent scarring, and psychological trauma such as PTSD—especially in children.

If you were bitten by a dog in a public place, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Emergency medical treatment

• Hospital stays and surgeries

• Plastic or reconstructive surgery

• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional distress

• Permanent scarring or disfigurement

Insurance companies frequently try to minimize dog bite claims by blaming the victim or arguing the dog had no history of aggression. Lach Injury Law knows these tactics—and how to fight back.

Dog bite cases are legally complex, especially when they occur in public spaces. Evidence disappears quickly, and witnesses may be hard to locate. An experienced Nevada injury lawyer can:

• Secure surveillance footage

• Interview witnesses

• Obtain animal control and medical records

• Identify insurance coverage

• Protect you from insurance adjusters