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Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

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:
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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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