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Northern Virginia Dog Bite Injury Lawyer and Dog Attack Attorney

Are you the victim of a dog bite or attack?

Do Not Talk to the Insurance Company or Hire an Attorney Before You Read Our Free Guide to Dog Bite Injury Claims .

The most important aspect of prosecuting a dog bite case is to secure evidence as quickly as possible. The evidence that should be obtained immediately is the identity of the dog and its owner, photographs of the dog, identity of witnesses, witness statements, and photographs of the injuries and location of the attack.

There are many factors which can increase the chance of you or your child being a victim of a dog bite or dog attack. Owners of dogs, teenagers, grandparents, babysitters, caregivers of all types and especially parents of young children, must keep in mind all of the factors that can result in or lead to aggressive and harmful behavior in dogs. Of course, the greater the number of these factors which are present will increase the likelihood that a damaging or injurious bite or attack can occur. For example:

- If a canine is continuously kept on a leash or chain, then there is a much increased chance that such a dog will be aggressive and/or lack proper "people skills."

- Not surprisingly, male dogs are more likely to exhibit aggressive tendencies and account for a higher percentage of bites and attacks on children and adults.

- Notwithstanding the previous fact, dominant, poorly trained and socialized or fearful female dogs will, and often do, bite children and their caregivers.

- If there are two or more dogs in a yard without the dog owner present, then there is a significantly higher chance of encountering or experiencing dog bites or dangerous dog behavior.

- The greater number of dogs that are present equals a much higher risk for attacks, bites, or maulings, which are associated with pack behavior.

- Non-neutered or un-spayed dogs typically demonstrate higher levels of aggressive behavior.

- Additional evidence shows that the number of dog bites goes up during the summer months due the higher volume of people outside and the presence of a greater number of dogs.

Disturbingly, the single, most common cause of deadly dog bites and seriously harmful canine attacks is the owner of the dog, who does not properly train, supervise or care for their animal.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a dog bite or animal attack, contact The Parrish Law Firm for a free consultation. We will use our experience, knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.

Blog for Dog Bites and Attacks

• Pennsylvania Child Survives Severe Dog Bite Attack

  Description: A Pennsylvania child is resting in an area hospital with extensive injuries following a dog bite attack in his city home on May 20.

• Family Pet Receives Eight Stitches Following Bizarre Pit Bull Attack

  Description: A family's black lab received eight stitches after being attacked by a pit bull that jumped from a second story window in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

• 3rd Week in May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week – VA Dog Bite

  Description: The third week in May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and The Parrish Law Firm would like to remind you of the potential danger that a dog can be.

• Dog Savagely Attacks Sleeping Infant

  Description: A 20-day-old male infant was violently attacked by his family's Jack Russell terrier in their Amissville home on May 1.

• Dog Bite Injuries & Michigan Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

  Description: The dog bite injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. will fight for your rightful compensation if you or your family member has been injured in a dog attack.

• Three Manassas Children Hospitalized After Dog Bite Attack | Manassas Dog Bite Lawyer

  Description: Manassas, Virginia Dog Attack attorney writes about three young children being treated by hospital officials for injuries originating from a dangerous dog.

• When the Family Dog Becomes Aggressive Towards Your Children | Prince William Dog Attack Lawyer

  Description: How do handle your family dog when it has become aggressive toward your children.

• Warning: Rabies Attacks Still Happen

  Description: A 73 year old woman died last Wednesday due to a case of rabies she failed to check up on.

• A Good Dog Bite: Dog vs. Snake

  Description: A family's Alskan Malamute protected children from a venomous copperhead snake.

• No Charges in Fatal Dog Attack Case

  Description: No Charges in Fatal Dog Attack Case

Library for Dog Bites and Attacks:

• 28 Ways to Protect Children From Dog Bites
  Description: Discover the best practices for both you and your child to follow to prevent unwanted attacks from unknown dogs.
• Dog Bite Statistics
• What is a Virginia Dog Bite Injury Claim
• Preventing Dog Bites to Children

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Frequent Questions for Dog Bites and Attacks:

• What should I do after I've been bitten and attacked by a dog?
• Who is going to pay for the medical bills that have been caused by my dog bite?

Case Results for Dog Bites and Attacks:

• Fairfax Dog Bite Lawyer Wins $75,000 Court Judgment for Injured Client

Awarded: $75,000 Awarded in Court for Dog Bite Victim

• $97,500 Awarded to Fairfax Child Bitten in Head by Friend's Dog in Herndon, Virginia

Awarded: $97,500 for Fairfax Dog Bite claim for Child from Herndon

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