Based in Virginia, the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. has successfully settled dog bite injury claims across the state, including Fairfax.
We help children, delivery drivers (UPS, FedEx, Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc.), USPS mail carriers, joggers, neighbors, pedestrians, families suffering from a wrongful death and many others.
Attorney Richard Serpe is highly experienced in Virginia dog bite and attack cases and will work hard to get you the settlement you deserve.
Do You Have A Fairfax 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 the state of Virginia?
If you’ve answered yes to all of these questions, you may have a personal injury case. Consider contacting our experienced Virginia dog bite lawyers to discuss your situation. We offer risk-free consultations 757-233-0009.
attacked by a Dog. What should I do now?
#1 Consider 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.
- If you do not seek medical treatment for your injuries, the defendant and his/her insurance company may try to claim 1) that your injuries were not serious, or 2) that you were not injured in the attack.
#2 Report the incident to police or Fairfax Animal Control 703-691-2131. It is very important that the incident is documented and an investigation is launched. The dog will likely need to be quarantined.
#3 Take photos of your injuries as soon as possible, and continue to do so throughout the healing process. Photos can be a very valuable piece of evidence for your case.
#4 Contact a lawyer who has experience with Virginia dog bite cases, including successful settlements and verdicts.
What compensation is available for Virginia Dog Bite victims?
- Medical Expenses: Damages include any sort of medical expenses that a victim has had to pay for at a hospital, clinic, or to a pharmacy. This may also include any future medical care that you may require for your injuries.
- 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. If your injuries have affected your ability to earn income in the future, you can recover damages for the value of the reduction in earning capacity.
- 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.
- Wrongful Death of a Loved One.
Our 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.
Deadlines for Virginia Dog Bite Claims
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 to protect your rights.
Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer Richard Serpe
Richard Serpe, an experienced Virginia dog bite lawyer, is dedicated to representing individuals injured due to someone else’s negligence.
With over 40 years of legal experience, he has focused his career on advocating for and protecting the rights of the injured.
Known for his relentless work ethic and tenacious approach, Richard Serpe has earned a reputation as a highly respected attorney. His proven track record includes securing favorable settlements and verdicts for countless clients.
If you’ve been injured in a Fairfax dog attack, contact attorney Richard Serpe for a free consultation to discuss your situation.
Information Provided by Fairfax County:
- Dogs are not allowed to roam free. However, their are some exceptions: 1) a dog under supervision while lawfully hunting, 2) engaged in obedience training, and 3) in a Fairfax County sanctioned off-leash or exercise area.
- A dog may be deemed dangerous when it has: bitten, attacked, inflicted injury on a person or companion animal, or killed a companion animal.
- A dog may be deemed vicious when it has:
- killed a person,
- inflicted serious injury to a person, including multiple bites, serious disfigurement, serious impairment of health, or serious impairment of bodily function
- continued to exhibit behavior that resulted in a previous finding by a court that it is a dangerous dog
We are able to assist residents throughout Fairfax County including: Clifton, Herndon, Vienna, Annadale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Belle Haven, Burke, Burke Centre, Centreville, Chantilly, Crosspointe, Dranesville, Dunn Loring, Fair Lakes, Fair Oaks, Fairfax Station, Floris, Fort Belvoir, Fort Hunt, Franconia, Franklin Farm, George Mason, Great Falls, Greenbriar, Groveton, Hayfield, Huntington, Hybla Valley, Idylwood, Jefferson, Kings Park, Kings Park West, Kingstowne, Lake Barcroft, Laurel Hill, Lincolnia, Long Branch, Lorton, Mantua, Mason Neck, McLean, McNair, Merrifield, Mount Vernon, Newington, Newington Forest, North Springfield, Oakton, Pimmit Hills, Ravensworth, Reston, Rose Hill, Saratoga, Seven Corners, South Run, Springfield, Tysons Corner, Wakefield, West Falls Church, West Springfield, Wolf Trap, Woodburn, Woodlawn, Accotink, Arcturus, Barkers Crossroads, Blevinstown, Browns Mill, Butts Corner, Cobbs Corner, Colchester, Colchester Hunt, Comptons Corner, Cooktown, Crowells Corner, Culmore, Donovans Corner, Doveville, Farrs Corner, Five Forks, Four Corners, Hattontown, Hollindale, Jermantown, Langley, Lees Corner, Lewinsville, Lewis Park, Makleys Corner, Matildaville New Alexandria, Oak Hill, Odricks Corner, Pohick, Schneider Crossroads, Shady Oak, Strathmeade Springs, Sunset Hills, Uniontown, Virginia Hills, and Westhampton.