The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, P.C. has successfully settled dog bite injury claims in Portsmouth, VA and across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and many other parts of the Commonwealth.
We help children, delivery drivers (UPS, FedEX, food delivery), USPS mail carriers, families suffering from a wrongful death, and many others. Attorney Richard Serpe is highly experienced in Virginia dog bite and attack cases and will work hard to get you the settlement you deserve.
Do You Have A Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Virginia dog bite lawyers to discuss your case. Free consultations 757-233-0009.
What to Do After An Attack
Here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your right to compensation after a dog attack in Portsmouth or anywhere else in Virginia:
#1 Get medical attention. If you’ve been injured, it is wise to seek medical attention from a professional to protect your health.
If you plan to make a Virginia personal injury claim, your medical records will document the serious nature of your injuries.
#2 Report the incident to Animal Control. 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. Animal control will need to conduct an investigation into the incident as well as quarantine the animal for rabies.
- Portsmouth Animal Control Unit 757-393-5300
#3 Contact a dog bite lawyer. A successful settlement can cover your medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, plastic surgery, permanent injuries and disabilities, and losses from a wrongful death.
Compensation for Dog Bite Victims
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 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
Time Deadlines for Dog Bite 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 after the accident to protect your rights.
Virginia Dog Bite Lawyer Richard Serpe
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 Portsmouth dog attack, contact attorney Richard Serpe for a free consultation to discuss your situation.