Dog Bite & Animal Attack Attorney Omaha, NE
You didn’t see it coming. One moment you were walking, visiting a neighbor, or doing your job. The next, you were on the ground, bleeding, trying to understand what just happened.
Dog attacks are violent, traumatic, and often permanent. Bites leave scars. They cause nerve damage. They create lasting psychological trauma, especially in children. And the owner’s insurance company will immediately start working to minimize what they pay you.
Horgan Law represents dog bite and animal attack victims throughout Nebraska. We investigate what happened, identify available insurance coverage, document the full impact of the injury, and pursue fair compensation for eligible losses.
Nebraska's Dog Bite Law
Nebraska generally follows a strict-liability statute for dog-bite injuries. In many cases, an injured person does not need to prove that the owner knew the dog was dangerous or had bitten someone before.
However, every case depends on its facts. Questions may arise about who owned or controlled the dog, where the bite occurred, whether the injured person was lawfully present, whether the person was trespassing, whether provocation is alleged, and whether another legal exception or defense applies.
We evaluate the facts, available evidence, insurance coverage, and applicable law before advising clients about their options.
What These Cases Are Really Worth
Insurance companies treat dog bite claims as routine. They offer quick settlements that cover the ER visit and not much else.
What they do not account for:
Reconstructive surgery and future procedures
Serious bites often require multiple surgeries and skin grafts
Scarring and disfigurement
Permanent physical changes, especially to the face, carry substantial value
Psychological trauma
Post-traumatic stress, phobias, and anxiety following an attack are real and compensable
Lost wages
Time off work during recovery and treatment
Pain and suffering
The physical and emotional experience of the attack itself and recovery
We calculate the full value of your claim before we negotiate. We do not accept the first offer.
Common Dog Bite Injuries
Puncture wounds and lacerations
Deep tissue damage that carries high infection risk
Nerve damage
Loss of sensation or function in affected areas
Facial injuries
Especially common in children who are at eye level with larger dogs
Broken bones
From the force of the attack or falling during the incident
Infection
Including serious conditions like sepsis or rabies exposure
Psychological trauma
Lasting fear, nightmares, and anxiety after the attack
How Insurance Companies Fight These Claims
They will claim you provoked the dog. They will argue your injuries were less serious than your treatment suggests. They will offer fast money before the full extent of scarring or psychological impact is clear.
We counter by documenting everything. Photos of injuries at every stage of healing. Medical records. Psychological evaluations. Witness accounts of the attack. Evidence of the dog’s history and the owner’s awareness.
Statute of Limitations
Nebraska gives you four years from the date of the attack to file a personal injury claim. Do not wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Start the process now so nothing is lost.
Speak With a Nebraska Dog Bite Lawyer
You were not at fault for being attacked. You deserve full compensation for what happened to you.
Horgan Law handles dog bite cases on contingency. You do not pay upfront. You do not pay unless we win.