After experiencing a dog attack on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, determining the next steps can be overwhelming. Once you have received medical treatment, it is advisable to consult an attorney to understand your legal recourse. Taking advantage of a free consultation, you can explore various avenues without any obligation to hire an attorney.
Insurance companies are notorious for minimizing settlements or rejecting claims whenever they can. If you prefer not to confront them alone, it is crucial to have a Virginia personal injury lawyer who will advocate for your rights and interests.
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 attorney experienced with dog bite and attack cases to determine your legal options. We offer risk-free consultations 877-544-5323.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A DOG ATTACK
- Seek immediate medical attention. Remember, there is no way of knowing if the animal is vaccinated against rabies. Even if the animal has been vaccinated, untreated wounds can lead to infection. It is also important to have your injuries documented by a medical professional in the event you file a claim.
- Report the incident to the proper authorities as soon as possible.
- Eastern Shore Animal Control at 757-787-7091.
- 28167 Beacon Road, Melfa, VA 23410
- Take photos of your injuries as soon as possible and throughout the healing process. This may become very important evidence should you decide to file a claim.
- Contact a Virginia dog bite attorney to learn about your legal options.
COMPENSATION FOR DOG BITE VICTIMS
Depending on the circumstances of your situation, you may be entitled to the following damages:
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- Pain and suffering: This is the right to compensation for physical pain and suffering and mental anguish you have suffered and could possibly endure in the future.
- Loss of Earnings: You are entitled to recover for the loss of earnings which you suffered from your injuries.
- Future Loss of Earnings: If your injuries have prevented you from your ability to earn income in the future, you can recover damages for the value of the reduction in earning capacity with reasonable probability which will occur in the future.
- Disfigurement: If the injury causes scarring or other unsightly marks, the victim is entitled to recovery for the disfigurement. Because these injuries are often in very visible places, victims are often very self-conscious of their appearance. Children are frequently bitten in the facial region and require plastic surgery.
- Medical Expenses: Dangers include any sort of medical expenses that a victim has had to pay for at a hospital, clinic, or to a pharmacy.
- Wrongful Death of a Loved One: Fatal dog attacks don’t happen very often, but when they do occur, they’re always incredibly tragic. 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 SETTLEMENTS
- $100,000.00 – Mail carrier injured knee
- $100,000.00 – FedEx driver arm injuries
- $100,000.00 – Child attacked by neighbor’s dog
- $150,000.00 – Client sustained facial wounds
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (DEADLINES)
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.
VIRGINIA DOG BITE LAWYER
Injured in a dog attack on the Eastern Shore of Virginia? Contact Richard Serpe for a free consultation. Our Virginia dog bite lawyers have over 37 years of experience helping victims of personal injuries obtain compensation for the wrong they have suffered. Contact us for a free consultation. Call or text 757-233-0009.
We serve all of Accomack County (Virginia Eastern Shore) : Accomac, Belle Haven, Bloxom, Chincoteague, Hallwood, Keller, Melfa, Onancock, Onley, Painter, Parksley, Saxis, Tangier, and Wachapreague.
