Our Virginia dog bite injury lawyers represent children, delivery drivers (UPS, FedEx, food delivery, Amazon), USPS mail carriers, and anyone else attacked by someone else’s dog.
Attorney Richard Serpe has nearly 40 years of experience and results helping the injured recover compensation. Our office has a no fee promise, which means that you don’t owe us any legal fees unless we settle or win your case.
Do You Have a Henrico Dog Bite Case?
- Were you or a loved one attacked by someone else’s dog?
- Did the dog attack cause serious physical injury?
- Did you seek medical attention for your injuries?
- Was the dog attack a result of dog owner negligence?
- Did the attack occur in Henrico or in Virginia?
If you’ve answered yes to all of these questions, you may have a Virginia personal injury case. Consider contacting us to discuss your situation.
Attorney Richard Serpe
Richard Serpe is a highly skilled Virginia personal injury attorney with nearly 40 years of experience and a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation.
He has a track record of success in obtaining substantial jury verdicts and settlements for his clients. A large portion of his legal career has been devoted to the representation of injured children.
Awards & Recognition
- “Super Lawyer” – top 5% in Virginia (2006 – Present)
- Best Lawyers (2005 – Present)
- AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell law directory, highest given
- Rated 10/10 – “Superb” by attorney rating service Avvo.com
After a Henrico Dog Attack
Here are some things to consider after you or your loved one were attacked by someone else’s dog in Henrico.
#1. See A Medical Professional. If you’ve been injured, it is always smart to see a doctor to protect your health. Dog bites can lead to serious infection if not treated. As well, if the dog wasn’t up-to-date on it’s shots, your doctor may recommend the rabies vaccine.
If you plan to make a personal injury claim, your medical records will document the serious nature of your injuries which is incredibly important evidence.
#2. Report the incident ASAP. When an animal attacks a person, that animal 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.
- Henrico Animal Unit (804) 501-5000
#3. Contact a Virginia dog bite lawyer to open an investigation into the matter and fight for the best possible settlement for your injuries.
We’ve been helping dog attack victims for years and have a deep understanding of the law. Contact us to discuss your situation.
Compensation in Dog Bite Cases
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your attack, you may be eligible for the following damages:
- 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 Income: You are entitled to recover for the loss of earnings which you suffered from your injuries.
- Scarring & 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.
- Medical Bills: Dangers include any sort of medical expenses that a victim has had to pay for at a hospital, clinic, or to a pharmacy.
- Wrongful Death: Fatal dog attacks are rare, but when they do occur, they’re always incredibly tragic. No one ever expects to lose a loved one in such a violent way. 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.
Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer for Children
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 for personal injury lawsuits.
However, sometimes special circumstances apply and can alter that deadline. It is important to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible after the accident to protect your rights.
While two years may sound like a long time, certain steps in the claims process can be lengthy. Important evidence can also be lost overtime.
Virginia Dog Bite Attorney Richard Serpe
If you’d like to discuss your case with one of our Virginia dog bite lawyers, give us a call or send us an email to setup a free consultation.
We help Virginia dog bite victims throughout Henrico County including: Tuckahoe, Short Pump, Highland Springs, East Highland Park, Glen Allen, Lakeside, Sandston, Varina, Laurel, Montrose, and Chamberlayne.