Norfolk Dog Bite Lawyer

Serving Hampton Roads and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia

On his morning jog through the park, a Virginia man is mauled by a dog whose owner left his leash at home. The runner suffers severe dog bite wounds and lacerations and has to be rushed to the hospital for stitches, rabies treatment, and other injuries. He misses several days of work and has to endure extensive physical therapy and a strict medication regimen. The costs of treatment mount while he loses wages, worrying over how he will afford his expenses.

The knowledgeable Virginia dog bite lawyers at Lowell Stanley have experience with dog bite law and will help victims recover compensation from negligent owners. Virginia adheres to the “one bite rule,” which means that dogs have to establish a history of violence before owners can be held responsible for any harm they cause.

However, if it can be proved that an owner was negligent in any way, compensation can be recovered even if the bite is the dog’s first offense. Negligence can include failing to keep the dog on a leash, kept in a safe enclosure, or to notify those who interact with the dog of aggressive tendencies.

Because Virginia also has a contributory negligence law, meaning that if a victim is responsible in any degree for the attack they cannot collect compensation, dog bite victims should be wary of talking about the case with anyone. A casual comment to a neighbor about the case may severely damage your claim.

The Virginia dog bite lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help you sort through the legal red tape of a dog bite case. If you have been injured by a dog bite, contact us immediately. The owner of the dog responsible for your bites needs to be held accountable and we will fight to recover the compensation you need for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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If you have been seriously injured, contact the Virginia personal injury lawyers at Lowell Stanley. We have recovered compensation for clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk. Contact “The Hammer” today. Fill out a FREE Online Consultation Form or dial (757) 461-5555.