The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. has successfully settled dog bite injury claims across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and many other parts of the state.
Our law firm is highly experienced in Virginia dog bite and attack cases and will work hard to get you the settlement you deserve.
We help children, delivery drivers, mail carriers, joggers, neighbors, families suffering from a wrongful death and anyone else attacked by someone else’s dog.
Do You Have a Hanover Co. 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 Hanover Co. or somewhere else in Virginia?
If you’ve answered yes to all of these questions, you may have a Virginia personal injury case. Contact our experienced Virginia dog bite lawyers to discuss your situation. We offer risk-free consultations 757-233-0009.
What to Do After A Hanover Co. Dog Attack
Here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your right to compensation after a dog attack in Hanover County, VA.
#1 See a Doctor. If you’ve been hurt, your first priority should be your health. Untreated wounds can become infected, and it’s possible you may need rabies 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, that dog 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 for rabies. The animal control investigative findings will become crucial evidence in your dog bite case.
- Hanover Co. Animal Protection and Shelter 804-365-6485
#3 Contact an Attorney. Having an experienced legal professional to advocate for your needs could mean a larger settlement for you. 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 situation, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Medical Expenses: Medical expenses that a victim has had to pay for at a hospital, urgent care, physical therapy, doctor’s visits, and other medical treatment related to the attack.
- Disfigurement: If the injury causes scarring or other unsightly marks, the victim is entitled to recovery for the disfigurement. Children are frequently bitten in the facial region and require plastic surgery.
- Loss of Earnings: Recovery for the loss of earnings which you suffered from your injuries.
- 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 often, but when they do, they’re 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. Typically, Virginia provides a two-year deadline also known as the statute of limitations. However, sometimes special circumstances can alter that deadline.
While two years might seem like a long time, it takes time for you to heal and it takes time to build a strong case. At minimum, consider contacting an attorney to discuss your options, as early as possible.
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.
Serving Hanover County including the Town of Ashland, Mechanicsville, Atlee, Doswell, Montpelier, Rockville, Studley, Beaverdam, Hanover Courthouse, and all of Virginia.