Fairfax County Animal Control Reports Multiple Dog Bites in November

According to the Washington Post, their were multiple dog bite in Fairfax County in November.

  • Dog bites woman’s hand in a park. The dog was being walked in a park when it bit a woman on the hand. The dog bite happened on November 16, 2013 at the 8100 block of Braddock Road.
  • Bulldog bites woman on the nose.  A bulldog being walked bit a pedestrian on the nose. The dog bite happened at the 11900 block of Market Street on November 17, 2013.
  • Child bitten by a boxer-bulldog dog. The dog bit the child on the lip as he walked on a trial with his parent. The dog bite happened at Birdfoot Lane and Lawyers Road on November 9, 2013.

Advice from a Virginia dog bite lawyer
–If you’ve been attacked by a dog in Fairfax County:

  • 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.
  • Report the incident to Fairfax County Animal Control: 703-385-7924
  • Gather as much information as possible from witnesses about the dog and the incident.
  • Contact a Virginia dog bite lawyer.

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Virginia Dog Bite Lawyers

If you’ve been injured from a dog bite attack, you should be aware of your legal rights and the compensation you may be entitled to due to your injuries.

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, and medical expenses.

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