The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. has successfully settled dog bite injury claims across Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and many other parts of the state including Fairfax County.
We help children, delivery drivers, mail carriers, and other innocent victims attacked and injured by someone else’s dog.
Our firm is highly experienced in Virginia dog bite and attack cases and will work hard to get you the settlement you are owed.
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 need medical attention for your injuries?
- Was the attack a result of negligence?
- Did the attack occur in Fairfax or somewhere else in 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.
What to Do After A Fairfax Dog Attack
Here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your right to compensation after a dog attack in Fairfax or anywhere else in Virginia
#1 See a Doctor. If you’ve been hurt, it’s a good idea to see a doctor. Untreated wounds can become infected, and it’s possible you may need the rabies vaccination if the dog wasn’t up-to-date on its shots.
If you plan to make a personal injury claim, your medical records will document the serious nature of your injuries.
#2 Report the Incident. When a dog attacks a person it has become a potential threat to the health and safety of the public and must be reported to authorities.
Animal control will need to conduct an investigation into the incident as well as quarantine the animal. The animal control investigative findings will become crucial evidence in your dog bite case.
- Fairfax Department of Animal Services 703-324-0299
#3 Contact a Lawyer. Having an experienced professional to advocate for your needs could mean a larger settlement for you and your family.
A successful settlement can cover your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, plastic surgery, permanent injuries and disabilities, and losses from a wrongful death.
Compensation for Virginia Dog Bite Victims
Depending on the circumstances of your attack, you may be entitled to recover damages for the following:
- Medical Expenses: Medical expenses you had to pay for at a hospital, urgent care, physical therapy, plastic surgery, your primary care, etc.
- Loss of Earnings: You are entitled to recover for the loss of earnings which you suffered from your injuries. If your injuries have prevented you from your ability to earn income in the future, you might be able to recover those damages as well.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain and suffering and mental anguish you have suffered.
- Wrongful Death of a Loved One: Fatal dog attacks don’t happen very often, but when they do occur, they’re always incredibly tragic. 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 to protect your rights.
Contact Our Virginia Dog Bite Lawyers
Our Virginia dog bite lawyers are dedicated to representing individuals injured due to someone else’s negligence.
If you’ve been injured in a Fairfax dog attack, contact the Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC for a free consultation to discuss your situation.
We are able to assist residents throughout Fairfax County including: Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax Station, Falls Church (West Falls Church), Franconia, Great Falls, Herndon, Lorton, McLean, Mount Vernon, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Tysons Corner (Tysons), Vienna, and West Springfield.