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Roanoke Dog Bite & Dog Attack Lawyers

Things to Consider After a Dog Attack

1. Seek medical attention immediately. You do not know whether or not the animal has been vaccinated against rabies. Even if they have, you are still at risk for infection.

2. Report the incident to the Roanoke Animal Control and Protection Unit: 540-853-1690.

3. Take photos of your injuries.

4. Contact a Virginia dog bite lawyer.

Typical damages that dog bite victims can receive compensation for include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of earnings while unable to work
  • Future loss of earnings if you cannot return to work
  • Disfigurement – If the injury causes scarring or other unsightly marks
  • Medical Expenses

Virginia Dog Bite & Attack Lawyers

If you've been attacked by a dog, whether or not it was deemed “dangerous” beforehand, you deserve compensation—it ultimately falls to the owner of the animal to ensure his pet does not harm others. My Virginia-based personal injury law firm specializes in representing dog bite victims, and we know how to fight against negligent and irresponsible owners who should keep their dogs from injuring or killing humans or other animals. If a dog has attacked you, you should not be forced to pay for the medical bills and lost wages that can result—that responsibility falls to the dog’s owner.

No Legal Fees Unless We Win

Our Virginia dog bite attorneys operate under a no fee promise. This means that you are not responsible for any legal fees unless we win or settle your case. Contact us to learn more about your legal rights 877-544-5323

Roanoke Animal Laws

If you've ever been attacked by a dog, or known someone who has, then you know how terrifying and injurious such a terrible event can be. While it’s incredibly difficult to predict when and where a dog bite will happen, you should be aware of the laws in your city or county that govern dangerous animals.

Roanoke, Virginia’s municipal code has many safeguards against dangerous or vicious dogs. For instance, if a dog is found to be dangerous, the owner is required to register the animal with the county as such, and keep it securely locked in a home or other structure so that the animal may not escape. Upon being found dangerous, if the dog subsequently bites, attacks, injures or kills another companion animal or an animal belonging to another person, the owner will be found guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. If the dangerous animal subsequently attacks a human being, the owner is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

The owner of a dog deemed dangerous is also forced to carry liability insurance equaling $100,000 in order to cover any injuries the animal inflicts upon other animals or humans.

These laws make sense; a dangerous dog should not be allowed to roam freely lest it present a danger to the public, and owners of such dogs should have to pay for their negligence. Nevertheless, many dog attacks occur in spite of the laws that attempt to prevent such occurrences.