BITTEN OR ATTACKED? — LAS VEGAS, NV
DOG BITE ATTORNEYLAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Nevada is not a strict-liability dog-bite state. Claims are built on negligence: the owner failed to use reasonable care, and that failure caused your injury. A prior bite is not required. Thomas Boley — a Las Vegas personal injury attorney since 2008 — proves that negligence and pursues every available policy, including the owner's homeowners or renters insurance.
No Fee Unless We Win
We handle dog bite cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case — no upfront costs, no hourly fees, no risk.
TYPES OF CLAIMS WE HANDLE
EVERY TYPE OFDOG BITE CLAIM
From neighborhood yards to valley parks, Thomas Boley represents dog-attack victims throughout Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada.
Dogs That Escape a Yard
Many Las Vegas attacks start when a dog leaves an inadequately secured yard. Broken fences, open gates, and inadequate tethers are evidence the owner failed to control the animal. That failure is the core of a Nevada negligence claim.
Off-Leash Parks & Public Spaces
Clark County and valley cities require leashes in most public areas. A large dog running off-leash in a Las Vegas, Henderson, or North Las Vegas park can support a strong claim even if the dog had never bitten anyone before.
Children & Vulnerable Victims
Children suffer the most serious wounds — face, neck, and arms. Permanent scarring and psychological trauma increase the value of the claim. Thomas Boley handles these cases with the seriousness your family deserves.
Knockdown Without a Bite
An attack does not require teeth. A dog that knocks down an elderly adult or a child can cause fractures, head injuries, and lasting fear. Those injuries are fully compensable under Nevada law.
Multi-Dog Attacks
Two or more dogs multiply the wounds and the proof. Our $457,550 judgment involved a vicious multi-dog attack after the animals escaped a neighbor's yard. We identify every owner and every policy.
Landlords & Someone Else's Property
Sometimes the dog's owner is not the only responsible party. A landlord who allows a known dangerous dog, or a caretaker who leaves a gate open, may share fault. We investigate every party.
CRITICAL STEPS
WHAT TO DO AFTERA DOG BITE
The steps you take the same day as the attack can determine the outcome of your case. Protect your health and your legal rights.
Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Bite wounds infect quickly. Go to an emergency room the same day, ask that every wound be documented, and follow through on treatment. An immediate medical record is the most important piece of evidence in your claim.
Identify the Dog and the Owner
Get the owner's name, address, and any insurance information. Photograph the dog, the yard, your injuries, and the scene. Get witness names before they leave.
Report the Attack — Animal Control
Report the attack to Clark County Animal Control or local police. The report creates an official record and can trigger a dangerous-dog investigation under NRS 202.500.
Call Thomas Boley
Do not give a recorded statement to the owner's insurer. Contact us immediately. We identify every policy — homeowners, renters, umbrella — and build the negligence case from day one, at no upfront cost.
WHAT YOU CAN RECOVER
COMPENSATION FORDOG BITE VICTIMS
Dog bites leave scars, infections, and fear. Nevada allows recovery of economic and non-economic damages — including reconstructive surgery and trauma.
Economic Damages
- Emergency room, sutures, and hospitalization
- Reconstructive surgery and scar revision
- Antibiotics, infection control, and follow-up care
- Physical therapy and future medical treatment
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Trauma counseling and out-of-pocket costs
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional distress and post-traumatic stress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Fear of dogs and social withdrawal
- Loss of consortium (spousal relationship)
DOCUMENTED RESULT
$457,550DOG BITE JUDGMENT
We secured $457,550 for a client attacked by two dogs that escaped a neighbor's inadequately secured yard. The attack caused facial lacerations requiring reconstructive surgery. Past results do not guarantee a future outcome.
Tactic: The dog had never bitten anyone before
Our counter: Nevada does not require a prior bite. Negligence — leash, fence, control — is enough.
Tactic: You provoked the dog
Our counter: Walking on a sidewalk or visiting a home is not provocation. We demand proof, not an adjuster's theory.
Tactic: A quick offer before scars are known
Our counter: Facial scars and trauma change over months. Do not sign a release until the full extent is known.
Tactic: There is only a small policy
Our counter: We look for homeowners, renters, umbrella, and — when it applies — landlord liability.
NEVADA LAW
KEY STATUTES GOVERNINGDOG BITE CLAIMS
Dangerous and Vicious Dogs
This statute defines when a dog is dangerous or vicious and the consequences for the owner, including confinement requirements and criminal penalties. A history of menacing incidents strengthens a civil claim, but it is not required — Nevada still allows recovery in negligence even on a first incident.
View full statute →Liability for Negligence
Nevada does not impose strict liability for dog bites. The claim is negligence: the owner owed a duty of reasonable care, breached it (for example by failing to leash the dog or secure the yard), and that breach caused your injury. NRS 41.130 is the general statute that supports that theory.
View full statute →Modified Comparative Fault
You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. Insurers argue you provoked the dog, ignored a warning, or were on someone else's property. An experienced attorney reduces that percentage with facts — not the adjuster's assumptions.
View full statute →Two-Year Statute of Limitations
In Nevada you have two years from the date of the attack to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the victim is a minor, special rules may extend the window. Do not wait — wounds heal, photos disappear, and witnesses move.
View full statute →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DOG BITE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
DON'T LET THE INSURERMINIMIZE YOUR CASE
The owner's insurance company is already building a defense. You deserve someone with 18+ years of experience fighting for dog-bite victims in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and throughout Clark County.
No fee unless we win. Free consultation. Call now or complete the form on our contact page.
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Tell us about the attack. Thomas Boley will personally review the details and respond as quickly as possible.