The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. has successfully handled dog bite injury cases throughout Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and many other parts of the state.
We help children, delivery drivers, mail carriers, innocent bystanders, families suffering from wrongful death, and anyone else injured by someone else’s dog.
Our attorneys has extensive experience in Virginia dog bite and attack cases and will work hard to secure the settlement you deserve.
Do You Have a Newport News 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 Newport News or elsewhere in VA?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may have a Virginia personal injury case. Consider contacting our experienced Virginia dog bite lawyers to review your situation 757-233-0009.
How to Protect Your Rights After a Dog Attack
Here are steps to protect yourself and your right to compensation after a dog attack in Newport News or anywhere else in Virginia:
#1 Get Medical Attention: Your health comes first. Immediate medical care not only protects you but also documents the seriousness of your injuries for a potential personal injury claim.
#2 Report the Incident to Authorities: Dog attacks must be reported to protect public safety. Local animal control will investigate the incident and quarantine the dog for rabies, creating crucial evidence for your case.
- Newport News Animal Welfare Division 757-595-7387
#3 Contact a Dog Bite Lawyer: An experienced attorney can advocate on your behalf and often secure a larger settlement. Compensation may cover: medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, permanent injuries, plastic surgery, and wrongful death losses.
Compensation for Newport News Dog Bite Victims
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to:
- Medical Expenses: Coverage for hospital, urgent care, and physical therapy.
- Disfigurement: Recovery for scars or visible marks, often requiring plastic surgery, especially for children.
- Loss of Earnings: Recovery for wages lost due to injuries.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical and emotional distress.
- Wrongful Death: If a fatal attack occurs, certain family members can file a claim under Virginia’s wrongful death statute.
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.
Newport News Dog Bite Lawyers
If you’ve been injured in a dog attack in Newport News, contact us for a free consultation to discuss your situation 757-233-0009.
