A dog attack on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Lynchburg, VA has left a child hospitalized with severe injuries
What began as a normal afternoon on Grady Street in Lynchburg turned into a nightmare. Three young girls were playing near a friend’s driveway when a neighbor’s dog broke free from its chain and ran toward them from a block away.
According to reports, the dog attacked one of the children, inflicting severe bite injuries to her arm.
One parent described the horrifying scene: the dog was shaking the little girl around violently. The child was immediately transported to the hospital.
Lynchburg Police are now investigating whether criminal charges will be filed against the dog’s owner.
Virginia Personal Injury Law & Child Dog Attacks
Virginia personal injury law allows dog bite victims to seek compensation for certain damages which depend on the circumstances surrounding the attack:
- Medical expenses, including emergency treatment, surgery, hospitalization, medications, physical therapy, and future medical care
- Pain and suffering, both physical and emotional trauma
- Scarring and disfigurement, particularly important in cases involving children
- Psychological counseling and therapy costs for trauma, anxiety, or fear of dogs
Virginia Dog Bite Lawyers
If you or your child has been injured in a dog attack anywhere in Virginia, you don’t have to face the physical, emotional, and financial aftermath alone.
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC, we have extensive experience helping dog attack victims throughout Virginia recover the compensation they deserve.
We understand the unique challenges these cases present, from dealing with uncooperative dog owners to negotiating with insurance companies.
Contact us today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we settle or win your case.