Helping You Recover Compensation For Your Injuries and Anguish After A Virginia Dog Attack That Wasn’t Your Fault
Our Virginia dog bite injury lawyers represent children, delivery drivers, postal workers, and anyone else attacked by a dog. Attorney Richard Serpe has over 37 years of experience and results helping the injured recover compensation. If you’ve been attacked, contact us to discuss your legal options; call/text 757-233-0009 anytime.
We offer a no fee promise, which means that you don’t owe us any legal fees unless we settle or win your case. Our firm will work on your behalf to get a fair settlement, and only charge legal fees if you receive a settlement or verdict.
DO YOU HAVE A VIRGINIA DOG BITE CASE?
- Were you or a loved one attacked by someone else’s dog?
- Did the attack cause serious physical injury?
- Did you seek medical attention for your injuries?
- Was the attack a result of dog owner (or caretaker) negligence?
- Did the attack occur in Virginia?
If you’ve answered yes to all of these questions, you may have a Virginia personal injury case. Consider consulting with a Virginia personal injury lawyer experienced with dog bite/attack cases to determine your options.
VIRGINIA DOG BITE LAWYER RICHARD SERPE
Richard Serpe is a highly skilled Virginia personal injury attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. He has a tremendous track record of success in obtaining substantial jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. As a personal injury attorney, he advocates for those who have been injured due to the negligence of another person, dangerous product, or company. A large portion of his 35-year legal career has been devoted to the representation of injured children.
Awards & Recognition
- “Super Lawyer” – top 5% in Virginia (2006 – Present)
- Best Lawyers (2005 – Present)
- Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year (2020)
- AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell law directory, highest given
- Rated 10/10 – “Superb” by attorney rating service Avvo.com
WHAT TO DO AFTER A WILLIAMSBURG, VA DOG ATTACK
- 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. It is also important that a medical professional document your injuries.
- Report the incident to the police or to Williamsburg Animal Control: 757-253-1800. The animal will need to be identified and put into quarantine to observe for rabies. Again, it is also important for the incident to be documented by authorities.
- Take photos of your initial injuries, and continue to take photos as you heal. This will be crucial evidence for your case.
- Consider contacting a Virginia dog bite lawyer experienced with winning dog bite cases.
VIRGINIA DOG BITE SETTLEMENTS AND COMPENSATION
Depending on the specifics of the incident, accident victims may be entitled to one or more of the following types of damages:
- Pain and suffering. Physical pain can fade, but the emotional turmoil of a dog attack can linger for years. Victims deserve compensation for this trauma.
- Future loss of earnings while unable to work. Even minor injuries can put a victim out of work for days, weeks or even months. Those absences will inevitably take a toll on a person’s income stream. We can help fight for the wages you lose out on because of your injury.
- Disfigurement. If the injury causes scarring or other unsightly marks, it could mean years of plastic surgery or therapy to treat the emotional issues that come with the disfigurement. This is especially true when a child is attacked.
- Medical expenses. Why should you have to pay for your medical bills when someone else’s negligence caused your injuries? Fight to have your bills paid.
- Wrongful death of a loved one. No one ever expects to lose a loved one in such a violent way. The Virginia wrongful death statute allows certain family members of the victim to file a claim on the behalf of the deceased.
VIRGINIA DOG BITE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
In Virginia, there are strict deadlines for filing a lawsuit. In many cases, Virginia provides a two-year deadline also known as a Statute of Limitations. However, sometimes special circumstances apply and can alter that deadline. It is important to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible after the accident to protect your rights.
CONTACT A VIRGINIA DOG BITE LAWYER
If you, or a loved one, were attacked and injured by someone else’s dog in Virginia, contact our Virginia dog bite lawyers to discuss your situation. Call or text 757-233-0009 anytime.
