Amherst Co., Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer

In the wake of an Amherst County, Virginia dog attack, it’s often difficult to know where to start. After seeking medical attention, it may be in your best interest to discuss your legal options with an attorney. With zero obligation to work with an attorney beyond the free consultation, there’s no reason not to explore all possibilities.

The insurance company will work hard to minimize a settlement or deny claims whenever possible. If you’re not willing to go head to head with them yourself, you’ll want a Virginia personal injury lawyer representing your best interests.

Do You Have A VA 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 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

1. Seek medical attention. First and foremost, if you’ve been injured, it is always a good idea to seek medical attention from a professional to protect your health. If you plan to make a personal injury claim, your medical records will document the serious nature of your injuries.
2. Report the attack. Any dog that has attacked a person should be reported to authorities to protect the health and safety of the public. In addition, animal control will need to conduct an investigation and quarantine the dog to watch for rabies. Animal control’s investigative findings will be important evidence in your case.
   • Amherst County Animal Control 434-946-9300
     
   • 318 Shelter Lane, Amherst County, VA 24521
3. Consider contacting a Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer.

Compensation for Virginia Dog Bite Victims

• Pain and suffering. Physical pain can fade, but the emotional turmoil of a dog attack can linger for years. This is especially true with children that are bitten.
• 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.
  • Children: Unfortunately, some childhood injuries can stay with a person physically for the rest of their life. This can impact their self-esteem and may require expensive plastic surgery. This can be factored into a settlement.
• Medical bills. When you’re injured through no fault of your own, you shouldn’t be expected to pay for the medical costs accrued during treatment.
• 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 Settlement Examples

• $425,000 – Child suffered severe facial bites in Richmond, VA.
• $175,000 – Adult bitten on the face in Newport News, VA.
• $160,000 – Adult sustained a leg injury in Portsmouth, VA.
• $149,000 – Pedestrian bitten by a dog in Virginia Beach, VA.
• $134,000 – Child attacked by a neighbor’s dog in Arlington, VA.
• $100,000 – FedEx driver severely bitten in Wythe, VA.
• $100,000 – USPS mail carrier required surgery in Norfolk, VA.

Statute of Limitations (Legal 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.

Amherst Co., Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer

Contact our experienced Virginia dog bite legal team for a free consultation. No legal fees unless we settle or win your case. Call or text us anytime at 757-233-0009.

Serving Amherst County: Amherst, Clifford, Elon, Madison Heights, Sweet Briar, Monroe, Riverville, Stapleton