Dog Bites
Nebraska Dog Bite Attorney
Nebraska is a strict-liability state for dog bites: the owner is responsible for injuries their dog causes, regardless of the animal's history. Recovery typically comes through the owner's homeowners or renters insurance. We handle the claim end-to-end so you can focus on healing.
What to do right now
- Seek medical treatment — bites carry infection and rabies risk
- Report the bite to animal control and get an incident number
- Photograph wounds regularly to document scarring
- Get the owner's name, address, and insurance info
What you need to know
Strict liability in Nebraska
Nebraska's dog bite statute does not require proof of prior viciousness — the owner is liable when the dog injures a person unprovoked.
Scarring damages are significant
Facial scarring, especially for children, drives real value. We work with reconstructive surgeons to project future revision costs.
Insurance covers most cases
Homeowners and renters policies typically cover dog bite liability. Some insurers deny coverage for specific breeds — we push back.
Common causes
- Unleashed dogs in public
- Dogs escaping from unfenced yards
- Bites at friends' homes and gatherings
- Bites by delivery driver's or contractor's dog
- Landlord-permitted dangerous animals
Who can be held liable
- The dog owner
- The homeowners / renters insurer
- Landlords with actual knowledge of a dangerous animal
- Property owners in some rental situations
Compensation we pursue
- ER, wound care, and reconstructive surgery
- Rabies and infection treatment
- Scar revision (present and future)
- Psychological therapy for children
- Pain, suffering, and permanent disfigurement
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
What if it was a friend or family member's dog?+
The claim goes through their homeowners insurance — not their personal bank account. This is how the system is designed to work.
What if I was 'provoking' the dog?+
Owners often make that claim. We investigate carefully. Playing with, petting, or approaching a dog is not legal 'provocation.'
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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