Omaha Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog bite injuries are uniquely painful cases — physically, because bites tear and scar in ways that often require reconstructive care, and personally, because the dog usually belongs to a friend, neighbor, or family member. Both of my six-figure dog bite recoveries below involved exactly that situation. Here's the reassurance I give every client: these claims are paid by homeowner's or renter's insurance, not out of your friend's pocket — and Nebraska law is firmly on the victim's side.
Nebraska Is a Strict Liability State
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-601, a dog owner is liable for injuries their dog inflicts on any person (other than a trespasser) without proof the owner knew the dog was dangerous. There is no "one free bite" in Nebraska. The main defenses are narrow: trespassing, provoking the dog, or injuries caused by mere playfulness rather than aggression — and the burden of those facts gets litigated, not assumed.
What These Injuries Really Cost
Bite wounds carry consequences that early settlement offers ignore: infection risk, nerve damage, scarring and disfigurement that may need revision surgery years later, and — especially for children — lasting trauma and fear of dogs. A claim should be valued on the complete picture, including future care, not on the first medical bills.
Selected Results
From my full results list. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dog belongs to my friend. Won't a claim hurt them financially?
In nearly all cases the claim is paid by the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance — that's what the policy exists for. Most clients in this situation preserve both their recovery and their friendship.
Do I have to prove the dog was dangerous or had bitten before?
No. Nebraska Rev. Stat. § 54-601 makes owners strictly liable for injuries their dog inflicts on non-trespassers, without proof the owner knew of any dangerous tendency. There is no "one free bite" rule in Nebraska.
What is a dog bite case worth?
It depends on the severity of the wounds, scarring and disfigurement, infection or nerve complications, future revision surgery, and psychological harm — especially for children. My recent recoveries include $105,000 and $100,000 for bite victims. The consultation is free, with no fee unless I win.
Talk to Frank — Free Consultation
Nebraska law holds dog owners strictly liable — but insurers still fight these claims. I've recovered more than $23,000,000 for injured Nebraskans, with 39 verified five-star client reviews and a firm voted Best of Omaha for personal injury law in 2025 and 2026. My job is to take the stress off your shoulders, take up the shield for your family, and fight for every dollar you're owed.
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