By Alexis Adam
The dog is one of the most loyal and friendly animals to a human being. You will come across many different breeds of dogs while walking down the street. Still, you can never judge what is going on in its mind. It is capable of hurting you physically, emotionally, and financially. Every state in the U.S. follows different laws for dog bites. There is no blanket rule or policy followed. Nevada, one of California’s beautiful cities, does not have a statewide statute for dog bite laws.
The handbook of dog bite laws of Nevada
When can an owner be sued?
Nevada follows the maxim of the” one bite rule.”Primarily it states that negligent dog owners in Nevada are generally not liable to the person bitten if it is the first time the dog has shown violence. However, owners may be responsible for damages if the dog is dangerous or vicious.
- Dangerous dogs can be defined as violent if they have behaved menacingly toward people.
- Twice in 18 months
- It is not tormented or caused pain and still behaved violently.
- The dog was off-leash or at large.
- Dangerous dog owners are supposed to follow all relevant state laws and obtain a permit from the animal regulation office. Maintain an insurance policy of $50,000 minimum liability.
- The owner faces criminal charges for not following the rules and regulations.
- Vicious dogs in Nevada are those dogs who continue to act violently even after being classified as dangerous dogs or have caused substantial bodily harm.
- The dog owner has civil liability towards the victim and faces criminal charges if it is still the vicious dog owner.
Dogs that cannot be as dangerous or vicious
A dog cannot be categorized as dangerous or vicious under Nevada Dog bite laws in the following conditions.
- The breed is not the criteria for determination.
- Dog bites in defense of his owner.
- Dog bites someone for trespassing.
- The victim provoked the dog.
- Another animal was running at large.
Negligent dog owner
Civil liability still stands even if the dog has not bitten before if the owner is negligent on his part. The owner is negligent under the Nevada dog bite laws if the defendant has breached his duty of care and has caused an injury to the victim, which results in damages.
Does Nevada dog bite laws follow breed-specific legislation?
No, Nevada does not follow breed-specific legislation. Nevada’s monumental step by non-profit organizations, animal rescue organizations, and local support led to a brighter start for PitBull,s and Pit Bull mixes and other bully breeds across the states.
What to do after a dog bites you?
If the owner is present, then you should exchange the names and contact information. If a witness is present, get a statement.
To sum it up, studies show that dog bites occur every 75 seconds, dog bites victims suffer more than $1 billion in losses annually. It is always best to be informed about your rights if you are an owner or a victim before going to a dog bite attorney for help.
