Dog Bite Lawyer in Virginia Beach

File a Claim Against a Negligent Pet Owner

Animal attacks of any kind can be absolutely terrifying. If you have been bitten by a dog that should have been under the control of its owner or restrained so that it couldn't harm anyone, you have grounds for a personal injury claim. You must be able to prove that the dog belongs to the person against whom you file your claim, and you must be able to prove that your injuries were the direct result of their negligence. After getting important medical attention, your best decision at this point would be to hire a Virginia Beach personal injury attorney to help you gather the evidence needed to establish liability and recover your damages.

Dog Bite Injuries

The first thing that most people associate with dog bites is rabies. Fortunately, dogs are no longer a real threat when it comes to rabies, but they can still cause a number of other infections and diseases in an attack. Tetanus is the greatest threat, the symptoms of which include muscle stiffness, spasms, fever, and a rapid heartbeat. Staph infections are also common and can cause high fevers, swelling of the skin, rashes, boils, and more. Some dog bites may even result in blood poisoning, which has similar symptoms including high fever, a rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, and redness around the infected area.

Hire an Personal Injury Lawyer in Hampton Roads, VA

Our firm has practiced law for 70 years combined. Our lawyers truly care for clients and treat them with the compassion and respect that they deserve. We also have a solid record for success, having handled hundreds of jury trials. If you need to establish a negligent pet owner as being liable for your injuries, our firm can help you gather the evidence and build a strong case to recover your damages. Contact our firm today to take part in a case evaluation with an attentive attorney from McCormack & McCormack.

We are proud to represent clients in and around Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth and Northampton and Accomack Counties on the Eastern Shore.