Is the rule of strict liability applicable in dog bite cases?

The rule of strict liability is applicable in dog bite cases in Nevada. This means that a person who is bitten by a dog is not required to prove that the dog’s owner was negligent in order to obtain compensation for any medical bills, lost wages, or other damages incurred as a result of the dog bite. The only exceptions to this law in Nevada are if the dog bite victim was trespassing on the dog owner’s property at the time of the bite, or if the victim was provoking or tormenting the dog. In Nevada, the owner or person in control of the dog is responsible for any damage caused by the dog bite, regardless of whether the owner or person in control of the dog knew or should have known that the dog was likely to cause injury or damage. This means that the person in control of the dog will likely be held liable even if the owner had no prior knowledge or warning that the dog may act in a dangerous or potentially harmful way. In addition, Nevada requires that the owner or person in control of the dog has a duty to limit any potential harm caused by the dog. This includes providing adequate restraint, fences, and warnings to protect anyone who may come in contact with the animal. If the dog owner or person in control of the animal fails to take reasonable steps to protect others from the dog, then they would be liable for any resulting damages caused by the dog.

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