Dog owners are expected to love and care for their dogs by feeding them, taking them to veterinarians, providing ample sleep and play room, and spending time with them. Owners should also provide proper socialization and training to ensure that their dogs will feel safe and comfortable around people and children.

Neglected dogs do not receive the attention that is necessary to make them sociable and safe when exposed to people. Dogs that are malnourished, left alone and not given proper care are unhappy and resentful, transforming them into mean and dangerous animals.

In Nevada, state law characterizes dogs that attack into two categories:

• Dangerous - If, on two separate occasions within an 18-month period, the dog acts menacingly to a degree that a reasonable person would feel the need to defend himself, whenever the dog is off the owner’s premises and/or not confined in a cage, pen or vehicle.
• Vicious - If, without provocation, the dog kills or inflicts serious bodily harm to a person. Also, if the owner is notified of the dog’s “dangerous” status and the dog continues to act menacingly to a degree that a reasonable person would feel the need to defend himself, whenever the dog is off the owner’s property and/or not confined in a cage, pen or vehicle.

Nevada law states that it is illegal for a person to own a “vicious” dog. If a dog is considered “dangerous,” the owner must provide proper training and socialization for the dog to prevent future attacks. By disregarding this and allowing the dog become “vicious,” the owner is putting other people in harm’s way and can be found liable for injuries and death that may result.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a dog bite as a result of a negligent dog owner, you need the representation of an experienced Nevada dog bite injury lawyer at Bisnar & Chase. Our attorneys have successfully recovered damages for dog bite victims and appropriately held negligent dog owners responsible for injuries and hardships resulting from the attack.

If you have been the victim of a dog bite or animal attack, contact a reputable dog bite lawyer at Bisnar & Chase today for your free legal consultation.

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