Serious injuries. Lasting scars. Real accountability.

Serious injuries. Lasting scars. Real accountability.

Dog attacks can cause deep lacerations, nerve damage, infections, and permanent scarring. Children face a high risk of facial injuries and long term trauma. Carma Legal moves quickly to secure proof, identify all responsible parties, and pursue full compensation in Nevada and North Carolina. We do not wait for justice. We go get it.

Why choose Carma Legal

Attorney led strategy

from intake to resolution

Early evidence preservation

so video, logs, and reports are not lost

Trial ready preparation

that strengthens negotiations

Plain language communication

and prompt updates

Integrity without compromise

in every decision

Every case is personal. Your goals guide our plan.

Liability in dog bite cases

Rules differ by state and local ordinance. Many claims focus on one or more of the following:

Owner responsibility

Owners must control their dogs and follow leash and containment rules. Prior complaints, bite history, and dangerous dog designations can increase liability.

Keeper or handler responsibility

A person who had custody or control of the dog at the time may also be liable.

Landlord or property manager liability

In limited situations, a landlord or association that knew of a dangerous dog and failed to act may share responsibility. Facts and local law matter.

Negligence per se and ordinance violations

Broken leash laws, inadequate fencing, and ignored warnings can support liability.

We analyze the facts, local rules, and all potential defendants to position your claim for full value.

Evidence we move to secure quickly

Time matters. Video is often overwritten within days.

Insurance and sources of recovery

We identify all policies, confirm limits, and comply with notice requirements.

Common scenarios we handle

Injuries and damages we pursue

Special considerations for child victims

Pediatric specialists and plastic surgery consults

Child sensitive counseling and trauma care

School impact, activity restrictions, and social effects

Long term scar maturation and timing for revision

Guardianship and settlement approval procedures when required

Our process

Strategy session
We learn your goals, identify urgent issues like infection risk and rabies verification, and map deadlines.

Evidence preservation
Notices to owners, landlords, and animal control. Requests for records, video, and photos.

Liability buildout
Ordinance review, bite history, prior complaints, and property condition proof.

Damages development
Medical records, specialist opinions, scar assessments, and psychological support documentation.

Demand and negotiation
A clear, supported claim package that pressures insurers to value the case correctly.

Litigation when required
Filing suit, depositions, motion practice, expert disclosures, and trial preparation if a fair offer is not made.

What to do after a dog bite

Frequently asked questions
The owner says the dog has never bitten anyone. Do I still have a case?
Possibly. Liability can exist without prior bites, depending on local rules and the facts. We evaluate ordinance violations and negligence.
You may still have a claim if the owner failed to control the dog and that failure caused injury.
Animal control procedures vary. Reporting helps verify rabies status and creates an official record. We guide you through the process.
Most injury matters are contingency based. You pay no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered. All terms are provided in writing.
Deadlines vary by state and claim type. Contact us quickly so your rights are preserved.
Why clients choose Carma Legal