Our Virginia dog bite injury lawyers represent children, delivery drivers (UPS, FedEx, food delivery, Amazon), USPS carriers, and anyone else bitten or attacked by someone else’s dog due to no fault of their own.
Do You Have a Loudoun Co. 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 need medical attention for your injuries?
- Was the dog attack a result of dog owner negligence?
- Did the attack occur in Loudoun County 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.
Virginia Dog Bite 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, many of them innocent 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 Loudoun Co. Dog Attack
Here are some things to consider after you or your loved one were attacked by a dog in Loudoun County due to someone else’s negligence.
#1. Get Medical Care. If you’ve been hurt, it is always smart to see a doctor to protect your health. Dog bites and scratches can lead to serious infection if not properly 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 become important evidence in your case.
#2. Report the Attack 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. Animal control’s findings will become crucial evidence in your dog bite claim.
- Loudoun Co. Humane Law Enforcement 703-777-0406
#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 for Dog Bite Injuries
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your Loudoun County dog 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: This can include any sort of medical expenses that a victim has had to pay for at a hospital, urgent care, or physical therapy.
- 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
- $134,000 – Child attacked by a neighbor’s dog in Arlington, VA.
- $155,000 – Adult attacked by dog in Alexandria, VA
- $100,000 – FedEx driver severely bitten in Wythe, VA.
- $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.
- $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 Loudoun County and Virginia including: Leesburg, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill, Hamilton, Ashburn, Sterling, Lansdowne, South Riding, Brambleton, Paeonian Springs, Bluemont, and Waterford.
