Dog Bite Lawyer

If you have been injured by a dog bite or animal attack, you may be facing medical bills, scarring, emotional trauma, lost income, and a difficult recovery. Our personal injury team helps dog bite victims understand their legal options and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.

Dog Bites Can Cause Serious Injuries

A dog attack can happen suddenly and cause injuries ranging from puncture wounds to severe facial injuries and permanent scarring. Children and adults may experience significant physical and emotional consequences after an attack.

Treatment may involve emergency care, stitches, surgery, antibiotics, reconstructive procedures, or ongoing medical care. Victims may also experience anxiety, fear, emotional distress, and time away from work.

If a dog owner’s negligence or other legally actionable conduct contributed to your injuries, you may have a personal injury claim. Our role is to investigate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, document your losses, and pursue the compensation available under applicable law.

Dog Bite Injuries We Handle

Dog attacks can result in injuries including:

Puncture wounds

Permanent disabilities

Severe lacerations

Fatal injuries

Emotional distress and trauma

Infections and Eye injuries

Facial injuries

Scarring and disfigurement

Nerve damage and Broken bones

Muscle and tendon injuries

The long-term impact of an injury should be considered when evaluating a claim, not only the immediate medical expenses.

What Can Cause a Dog Bite?

Dog bite injuries can occur because of:

  • A dog owner’s failure to properly control an animal
  • Failure to use a leash when required
  • An owner allowing a dangerous animal to roam freely
  • Failure to take reasonable precautions
  • An attack on a visitor or guest
  • A dog escaping from a property
  • Inadequate fencing or containment
  • Failure to warn others about a dangerous animal
  • Negligent handling of an animal
  • Other circumstances involving an uncontrolled or dangerous dog

The circumstances of each attack matter when determining whether an owner or another party may be legally responsible.

Who May Have a Dog Bite Claim?

You may want to speak with an attorney if:

How We Can Help After a Dog Bite

Our work may include:

Investigating the Attack: We gather available evidence and investigate what happened, where the attack occurred, and who may be responsible.

Identifying the Dog's Owner: We work to identify the animal's owner or other potentially responsible parties and gather relevant information about the incident.

Reviewing Medical Evidence: We document your injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, scarring, and potential future medical needs.

Documenting the Attack: Evidence may include photographs, medical records, animal control reports, witness statements, photographs of the location, and other relevant information.

Handling Insurance Communications: We communicate with insurance companies and work to protect your interests throughout the claims process.

Calculating Your Damages and Litigation When Necessary: Depending on the circumstances, damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring, emotional distress, and other losses permitted by law. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, litigation may be necessary to pursue your claim.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Depending on the facts of the case and applicable law, a dog bite claim may involve compensation for:

  • Emergency medical expenses
  • Future medical treatment
  • Surgery and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Physical impairment
  • Emotional distress
  • Other accident-related losses

The value of a claim depends on factors such as the severity of the injuries, liability, medical evidence, insurance coverage, damages, and applicable law.

What To Do After a Dog Bite

If you are bitten or attacked by a dog:

Why Choose Edvin Jones Injury Law?

Edvin Jones, Las Vegas personal injury lawyer, helping victim in Nevada, Arizona, California.
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We take the time to understand your circumstances and the impact your injury has had on your life.

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Strategic Representation

We investigate the circumstances of your accident, document your damages, and pursue the legal options available to you.

No Win, No Fee

Our firm handles qualifying personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Our Process

Frequently Asked Questions

You may have a personal injury claim if a dog bite or animal attack caused your injuries and another party may be legally responsible. The rules governing liability can depend on the circumstances and applicable state law.
A dog’s prior history may be relevant, but it does not necessarily determine whether you have a claim. Liability can depend on the circumstances of the attack, applicable law, and the owner’s conduct before and during the incident.
Seek medical attention, report the incident when appropriate, document your injuries, identify the dog and its owner, collect witness information, and preserve medical and other records related to the attack.04 —
Potentially. Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, compensation may include damages associated with scarring, disfigurement, medical treatment, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses.
The deadline depends on the applicable law and circumstances of the case, including where the attack occurred and who may be responsible. Because missing a legal deadline can affect your ability to pursue compensation, it is important to seek legal advice promptly.
You may benefit from legal representation if you suffered significant injuries, permanent scarring, emotional trauma, disputed liability, or substantial medical expenses and other losses. An attorney can review your circumstances and explain your available legal options.

Legal Disclaimer

This website provides general information and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. An attorney-client relationship is not created by visiting this website or submitting an inquiry.

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Office

818 E Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104

Phone

(702) 337-3430

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