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Injuries caused by dog bites have reached epidemic levels in
the United States sending nearly 334,000 injured victims to
hospital emergency rooms every year. Unfortunately, many of
the most severely injured victims are defenseless children and
the attacks are getting worse. Although the number of dogs in
the United States rose by only 2% between 1986 and 1996, the
number of dog bite injuries requiring medical treatment rose
by 37%. Compensable injuries often caused by dog bites include
obvious bodily injuries such as lacerations and tears, and
less obvious injuries such as crush injuries, nerve damage,
sprain and strain of muscles, and emotional damage.
The law protects those bitten by dogs, allowing victims to
seek possible compensation for their injuries from negligent
owners and other responsible parties.
If a dog or other animal has bitten you or a loved one, you
are invited to contact our Richmond
dog bite lawyers for a free, no-obligation, and
confidential consultation. Our animal attack lawyers will analyze your case
and advise whether we feel you are entitled to compensation.
If we don't think you need an attorney, we will tell you
right away. To review
the experience of our dog bite attorneys, please see:
Recent Significant Verdicts
Firm News & Press
For more information on personal injury cases in Virginia,
please review:
Personal Injury
Personal Injury Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Personal Injury Legal
Glossary
Contact us today by calling toll free at 1-800-283-2202.
Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also submit a Case Evaluation online or send us an
email at lawyers@marksandharrison.com.
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