Dog Bite Statute of Limitations in Nevada

Last verified 2026-07 · Source: NRS 11.190(4)(e) ✓ verified · 3 sources

The deadline

2 years

from Date of the dog attack, under NRS 11.190(4)(e).

Nevada law sets a hard deadline of 2 years to file a dog bite lawsuit. The controlling statute is NRS 11.190(4)(e), and the clock generally starts on Date of the dog attack. Below: exactly when that clock starts, the exceptions that can pause it, and the traps that shorten it.

Nevada Deadlines for Related Claims

Claim type	Deadline	Statute
Dog Bite	2 years	NRS 11.190(4)(e)
Car Accident	2 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)
Credit Card Debt	4 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(2)
Medical Malpractice	3 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41A.097
Wrongful Death	2 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 41.085, 11.190(4)(e)
Personal Injury	2 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)
Slip and Fall	2 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)
Defamation	2 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(c)
Breach of Contract	6 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(1)(b)
Medical Debt	6 yrs	NRS § 11.190(1)(b)

When the Clock Starts

In Nevada, the limitations period for dog bite injury claims generally begins on Date of the dog attack. Nevada does not apply a general discovery rule to this claim type — the date of the event controls, which makes early action critical.

Exceptions That Can Extend the Deadline

Minors: the clock is generally paused while the injured person is under 18.
Fraudulent concealment: if the defendant actively hid the wrongdoing, the deadline may be extended until it was or should have been uncovered.
Defendant leaves the state: absence can pause the clock in many circumstances.
Government-claim trap: Claims against state require written claim within 2 years under NRS 41.010

Nevada applies negligence/one-bite rule; no strict liability statute. 2-year SOL under NRS 11.190(4)(e).

Source: NRS 11.190(4)(e), official Nevada statute · verified 2026-07

What to Do Before the Deadline Runs

Pin down your accrual date — the day the clock started — and calendar the deadline conservatively.
Preserve evidence now: photos, records, witness contacts, bills. Evidence decays faster than deadlines.
Send preservation/notice letters where required (especially for Nevada government defendants).
If the deadline is inside 6 months, treat it as urgent — filing suit is the only reliable way to stop the clock.

How Nevada Compares to Nearby States

State	Deadline	Statute
Nevada	2 years	NRS 11.190(4)(e)
Oregon	2 yrs	ORS 31.360 (strict liability); SOL: ORS 12.110(1)
Idaho	2 yrs	Idaho Code § 5-219(4) (2-year personal injury SOL); no specific dog bite statute — common law one-bite rule applies
Utah	4 yrs	Utah Code Ann. § 18-1-1; SOL: § 78B-2-307
Arizona	2 yrs	A.R.S. § 11-1025 (strict liability dog bite); SOL: A.R.S. § 12-542
California	2 yrs	Cal. Civ. Code § 3342 (strict liability); SOL: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a dog bite lawsuit in Nevada?

You have 2 years from Date of the dog attack, under NRS 11.190(4)(e).

Can I still sue after 2 years in Nevada?

Usually no — courts dismiss claims filed after the statute of limitations expires. Narrow exceptions (tolling for minors, fraudulent concealment) can extend the deadline; whether one applies depends on your facts.

What if the victim was a minor?

Nevada generally pauses ("tolls") the deadline while the injured person is under 18, giving them time to file after reaching adulthood. Special limits can still apply, so check the statute.

Is the deadline different for claims against the government?

Claims against state require written claim within 2 years under NRS 41.010

Sources

Official Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.190
Corroborating Justia - NRS 11.190
Corroborating Nevada Dog Bite Laws - Shouse Law
Verified 2026-07 under our 4-step process — every line checked against the sources above. How we verify

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions that depend on your facts — confirm with a licensed Nevada attorney.