Newport News Dog Bite Lawyer
Our Virginia dog bite lawyers represent children, delivery drivers, postal workers, and anyone else attacked by a dog in Newport News and across the state.
Attorney Richard Serpe has nearly 40 years of experience and results helping the injured recover the compensation they are rightfully owed.
Do You Have A Virginia 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 Newport News or somewhere else in Virginia?
If you’ve answered yes to all of these questions, you may have a Virginia personal injury case. Consider contacting our experienced Virginia dog bite lawyers to discuss your situation.
We offer risk-free consultations 757-233-0009.
After a Newport News Dog Attack
- Get 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. It’s even more important if the dog’s shot records are not up to date which could result in the need for painful rabies vaccination shots.
- If you plan to make a personal injury claim, your medical records will document the serious nature of your injuries.
- Report the incident by calling the the police or Newport News Animal Control at 757-595-7387. It is very important that the incident is documented by authorities. In addition, the dog will most likely need to be quarantined and monitored for rabies.
- Take photos of your injuries. Be sure to take photos of your injuries right after the attack, and continue to take photos through the healing process. This will be important evidence for your case.
- Contact a Virginia dog bite lawyer who is experienced with dog bite cases to help you get the best possible settlement.
How Much Is A Dog Bite Case Worth?
Depending on the circumstances of your situation, you may be entitled to 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 Earnings: You are entitled to recover for the loss of earnings which you suffered from your injuries.
Future Loss of Earnings: If your injuries have prevented you from your ability to earn income in the future, you can recover damages for the value of the reduction in earning capacity with reasonable probability which will occur in the future.
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.
Medical Expenses: 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 of a Loved One: Fatal dog attacks don’t happen very often, 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 to file a claim on the behalf of the deceased.
Our Virginia Dog Bite Settlements
- $425,000 – Child suffered severe facial bites in Richmond
- $175,000 – Adult bitten on the face in Newport News
- $160,000 – Adult sustained a leg injury in Portsmouth
- $149,000 – Pedestrian bitten by a dog in Virginia Beach
- $134,000 – Child attacked by a neighbor’s dog in Arlington
- $100,000 – FedEx driver severely bitten in Wythe
- $100,000 – USPS mail carrier required surgery in Norfolk
- $50,000 – Amazon delivery driver attacked in Staunton
- $25,000 – Jogger attacked by dog at large in Dinwiddie
- *Prior case results do not guarantee the same outcome.
Dog Attacks to Children
Legal Deadlines for Virginia Injury 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.
Newport News Dog Bite Lawyer
Richard Serpe, an experienced Virginia dog bite lawyer, is dedicated to representing individuals injured due to someone else’s negligence.
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 Newport News dog attack, contact attorney Richard Serpe for a free consultation to discuss your situation.
City of Newport News Animal Regulations
The Newport News Animal Services Division (ASD), lists several regulations regarding dogs:
Leash Law Enforcement- Newport News required dog owners to keep thier dog under their immediate control any time the dog is taken off their property (Sec. 6-25).
Dangerous & Vicious Dogs – A dog will be classified dangerous when it has bitten, attacked, or inflicted injury on a person or companion animal. “A dog can be classified as vicious when it kills or inflicts serious injury to a person, including multiple bites, serious disfigurement, serious impairment of health, or serious impairment of a body function.”
Newport News Animal Services Division
5843 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605
757-595-7387