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Assuming you were not trespassing and did not provoke the dog into biting you then you do have a case against the dog's owner. I cannot answer your question about how much your case is worth without a lot more information. A person is entitled to be "compensated", that is, "made whole" for the injuries you sustained by the dog bite. You would be entitled to money for your medical expenses and any lost wages. These items are easy to calculate. You are also entitled to money for pain, suffering and if you are left with any permanent scarring. These items are what makes each case different and there is no "magic" formula to determine their value. Attorneys who have handled dog bite cases should know the general ranges of what cases such as yours settle for as well as what juries typically award. I would suggest you talk to a personal injury attorney about your case. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation so it will not cost you anything to learn more about your rights and what your case might be worth. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

Get an attorney. If the damage is below your Small Claims court $ amount, you can sue there. Otherwise, get someone to help you. Also, notify your insurance company as well.

If you got a ticket for driving without insurance and/or tags, you will probably have to pay a fine. As far as who has to pay the damage, the at fault driver would be liable for the damages regardless of whether you had tags of insurance.