If you were bitten or attacked by a dog in Las Vegas, the attorneys at Drummond Law Firm will fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Dog bite injuries in Nevada often result from owner negligence, including failures to leash, restrain, or control animals with known aggressive behavior. If an owner’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our personal injury lawyers handle dog bite cases throughout Las Vegas and will guide you through the process with a free consultation. Call (702) 366-9966 to get started.
Dog Bite Attorneys Serving Las Vegas
Drummond Law Firm represents dog bite victims throughout Las Vegas with direct, attorney-led legal representation from the moment you reach out. Every client works with a licensed attorney who evaluates the facts of your case and coordinates with medical professionals. That attorney builds a strategy designed to recover the full value of your claim. You will never be passed off to a paralegal for the decisions that count.
Dog bites are a serious and persistent problem across Clark County. The county averages approximately seven dog bite incidents every day, and Las Vegas recorded over 1,200 reported bites in 2022 alone. That number climbed another 15 percent in 2023.
If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog in Las Vegas, our firm is prepared to fight for the compensation you are owed. Drummond Law Firm secured a $700,000 result in a dog bite injury case, and we bring that same determination to every client we represent.
Without an Attorney vs. With Drummond Law Firm
Homeowner’s insurance companies routinely minimize dog bite claims when victims do not have legal representation. The Insurance Information Institute reports that insurers paid $1.57 billion in dog bite claims in 2024, with the average claim reaching $69,272. Those payouts go to victims who fight for them, not to those who accept the first offer an adjuster puts on the table.
| Without an Attorney | With Drummond Law Firm |
| Insurance adjusters pressure you into a quick, low settlement that ignores long-term scarring and emotional harm | Our attorneys negotiate from a position of strength backed by trial experience |
| You must identify the dog, locate the owner’s insurance policy, and prove negligence on your own | Our team investigates the attack, obtains animal control records, and builds your claim from the ground up |
| The insurance company controls the pace and terms of your claim | Attorney Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain, has taken cases to trial and will not back down |
| Medical costs for reconstructive surgery and infection treatment often go unaccounted for | We work with medical specialists to document every cost your recovery will require |
| You risk accepting far less than your case is worth | Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures the attorney fee will not exceed your net recovery |
You deserve a dog bite law firm that fights for the full value of your claim, not one that allows the insurance company to dictate the outcome.
When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who’s already been tested under pressure.
Types of Cases We Handle in Las Vegas
Drummond Law Firm handles dog bite cases arising from owner negligence, leash law violations, and dangerous dog incidents across Las Vegas and the greater Clark County area. The CDC estimates that 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the United States, and one in five of those bites requires medical attention. Dog attacks happen at private residences, public parks, sidewalks, and commercial properties throughout the valley.
When a third party such as a landlord, property manager, or pet sitter fails to control a known dangerous animal, that party may share liability for the injuries the animal causes.
Residential Dog Attacks
Most dog bites in Nevada occur at or near the dog owner’s home. Approximately 77 percent of dog bites come from a pet owned by a family member or friend, which makes many victims reluctant to pursue a claim. Broken fences, unlocked gates, and inadequate enclosures allow dogs to escape and attack neighbors, visitors, and delivery workers who have every right to be on or near the property.
Homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability up to $100,000 to $300,000. Your claim is filed against the policy, not against the individual, which means pursuing compensation does not require taking a friend or family member to court out of pocket.
Off-Leash and At-Large Dog Bites
Las Vegas Municipal Code and Clark County ordinances require dogs to be leashed or securely confined when off the owner’s property. A leash law violation can establish negligence per se, a legal doctrine that treats the violation itself as proof of negligence. The owner is presumed to have breached a legal duty the moment the dog was off leash in violation of local code.
This legal path is one of the most important distinctions in Nevada dog bite law. Dogs running at large in parks, on sidewalks, and through residential neighborhoods cause preventable attacks that would not have occurred if the owner had followed the law.
Dog Attacks on Children
Children are the most frequent victims of serious dog bite injuries in the United States. Dog attacks on children often cause facial lacerations, scarring, and lasting psychological trauma that can disrupt development and daily life for years. Young children cannot recognize warning signs of aggression and are more vulnerable to severe injury because of their size.
We understand how devastating it is to see a child suffer this kind of harm. Nevada tolls the statute of limitations for minors, which means the two-year filing deadline does not begin until the child turns 18. Even so, contacting an attorney early preserves evidence and gives your legal team the strongest possible foundation to build your child’s case.
How Nevada Law Affects Your Dog Bite Case
Nevada does not have a statewide dog bite statute. Liability is determined through a combination of common-law negligence, local ordinances, and the dangerous dog classifications outlined in NRS 202.500. This framework, often associated with the one bite rule, is different from states that impose automatic liability on dog owners.
It requires your attorney to build a case around what the owner knew, what the owner failed to do, and how that failure led to your injury.
To hold a dog owner liable, you must prove four elements of negligence: duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and damages. The owner had a duty to control the animal, failed to meet that standard, and that failure directly caused your injuries and resulting losses.
Nevada also follows a modified comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141. If a jury determines that your fault exceeds 50 percent, you are completely barred from recovering any damages.
Dog owners frequently raise provocation and trespass as defenses to reduce or eliminate their liability. If the defense argues that you provoked the dog or trespassed on the owner’s property, your compensation may be reduced by your share of fault.
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Does Nevada Follow the One Bite Rule?
The one bite rule does not automatically shield dog owners from liability for a first bite. The concept means that owners may not be liable if they had no prior reason to expect their dog would bite. However, prior bite history is only one factor in the broader negligence analysis.
An owner who ignores signs of aggression, fails to train or socialize a dog, or allows an animal to roam unsupervised can still be held liable. The absence of a prior bite does not automatically protect the owner.
Leash law violations remain the clearest path to liability in first-bite cases through negligence per se, because the violation itself establishes the breach without requiring proof that the owner knew the dog was dangerous.
NRS 202.500 classifies dogs as dangerous after two unprovoked menacing incidents within 18 months, and as vicious if they cause substantial bodily harm or death without provocation. Owners of dangerous dogs must obtain a permit, maintain at least $50,000 in liability insurance, and keep the animal securely confined. Keeping or transferring a vicious dog is a misdemeanor. If the animal causes substantial bodily harm, the owner faces a category D felony carrying up to four years in prison.
What Should You Do After a Dog Bite in Las Vegas?
Seeking medical care, reporting the bite, and documenting the incident are the most important steps you can take after a dog attack in Las Vegas. Many dog bite victims feel shaken and unsure of where to turn, especially when the dog belongs to someone they know. You do not have to face that situation alone.
Acting quickly preserves evidence and protects your legal position, so do not wait to see if your injuries get worse before taking action. Clark County Animal Protection Services can be reached at (702) 455-7710 to file a bite report.
Medical Care and Infection Prevention
See a doctor immediately after any dog bite, even if the wound appears minor. Dog bites carry a serious risk of bacterial infection, and puncture wounds can trap bacteria deep beneath the skin where surface cleaning cannot reach. Wash the wound with soap and water before reaching the emergency room, but do not skip professional treatment.
Medical records created shortly after the attack connect your injuries directly to the incident. That documentation becomes foundational evidence when your attorney presents your case and calculates the full cost of your treatment.
Reporting to Clark County Animal Control
All dog bites in Clark County must be reported to Animal Protection Services by law. This requirement applies to the dog owner, the victim, and any witnesses who have knowledge of the incident. Clark County places the biting dog under a mandatory 10-day quarantine to monitor for rabies, regardless of the animal’s vaccination status.
The bite report and quarantine records become official evidence your attorney can use to support your civil claim. Report a bite by calling Clark County Animal Protection Services at (702) 455-7710, or call 311 after business hours.
Documenting the Scene and the Dog
Photograph your injuries, the location of the attack, and the dog immediately after the incident. If the dog escaped through a broken fence or was off leash in violation of local code, photograph that as well. Collect the dog owner’s name, contact information, and insurance details, along with the dog’s vaccination history if available.
Gather contact information from any witnesses who saw the attack or who know the dog’s behavioral history. Do not give a recorded statement to the dog owner’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney, as anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Dog Bite?
Dog bite victims in Nevada can recover three categories of damages through a personal injury claim: economic, non-economic, and punitive. Economic damages cover your medical bills, emergency room costs, reconstructive surgery, lost wages, and any future treatment your recovery will require. These figures add up quickly when infection treatment, follow-up procedures, and scar revision surgery are factored into the total.
Non-economic damages account for the pain and suffering, emotional distress, and disfigurement that follow a dog attack. Dog bite injuries often leave lasting scars that affect both physical appearance and emotional wellbeing, and we know how much that can weigh on you and your family. Nevada places no cap on non-economic damages in most personal injury cases, which means a jury is free to award the full amount it believes your suffering warrants.
Punitive damages may apply when the owner knew the dog was dangerous and failed to take the precautions required by law. Examples include ignoring a prior dangerous dog designation or violating confinement and muzzling requirements under NRS 202.500.
How Long Do You Have to File a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Nevada?
Nevada’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the attack to file a personal injury lawsuit under NRS 11.190(4)(e). Once the statute of limitations passes, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case regardless of how strong your evidence is. Two years may sound like enough time, but gathering medical records, obtaining animal control reports, and building a solid claim takes longer than most people expect.
As noted above, the filing deadline is tolled for minors and does not begin until the child reaches adulthood. Even with that extended deadline, evidence degrades with time. Witnesses move, memories fade, and animal control records become harder to locate the longer you wait.
Missing the filing deadline permanently bars you from recovering compensation for your injuries, your medical costs, and the income you have lost. Reaching out to an attorney now gives your legal team the time it needs to investigate and prepare your case before the clock runs out.
How Drummond Law Firm Can Help
Drummond Law Firm provides attorney-led representation for dog bite victims across Las Vegas and the greater Clark County area. Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient, brings over 20 years of trial experience to every case his firm handles. His record includes a $700,000 dog bite injury result.
Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures we will never take more than the client receives in a settlement. You will not pay a fee unless we win your case, so call the Captain today at (702) 366-9966 to schedule a free consultation.
