Have you noticed more dogs in stores lately? So have we.
In Virginia, only people with legitimately recognized support dogs have the right to bring them into stores and other public establishments. Many dogs you see in public establishments aren’t actually support dogs.
Can “Beware of Dog” signs affect dog bite liability?
A “Beware of Dog” sign may or may not protect a dog owner from liability in Virginia, depending on several factors. The sign must be conspicuous enough for visitors to see and the victim must understand what the sign means. Most dog bites happen at home to friends, relatives, guests, or visitors with a valid […]
Do dogs that bite people get euthanized in Virginia? And answers to your other most popular questions about dog bite cases in Virginia
Dogs that bite people are rarely euthanized in Virginia. When a dog bites someone, the animal is typically quarantined for 10 days to check for rabies and to assess its tendency for violence. If a court declares the dog “dangerous,” the owner must comply with strict conditions including leashing, muzzling, posting warning signs, and purchasing […]
What to do when a dog bites your child
It’s traumatic for all concerned when a child is bitten by a dog. If a dog bites your child, you should immediately get the child away from the dog without making sudden movements, call 911, obtain the owner’s contact information and proof of rabies vaccination, report the attack to Animal Control, document injuries with photos, […]
5 myths (and facts) about rabies (and dog bites)
When you hear “rabies,” you probably think of an angry, violent coyote foaming at the mouth. While rabies, or rabies lyssavirus, is more common in wild animals, any mammal can catch it, including your neighbor’s friendly dog – or even cat.
Common dog bite defenses and how to bite back
After a dog bite or attack, the last thing you want to do is fight with an insurance company. You may be in a lot of pain, worrying about rabies, dealing with an injury, or just trying to keep your mind off the traumatic memory.
When a dog bites in Virginia, should you call a lawyer?
Dogs are “man’s best friend.” Between our team members at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we own a pack of lovable canines. But we can’t forget that dogs are descendants of wolves, carnivorous predators that roamed Virginia only 100 or so years ago. Because of this ancestry, modern dogs have powerful jaws and sharp teeth that […]