If a dog bites you in Virginia, state laws and case precedents determine liability and how you can pursue compensation after the incident. Don’t let the complexity of Virginia’s dog bite laws keep you from seeking justice. I, Ed Atkinson, want to empower all injured victims to fight for their recovery by providing straightforward legal …
How safe are Pitbull and Pitbull Mixed-Breeds as a family pet?
The mention of Pitbull-breed dogs stirs up strong feelings. Some people swear to their gentleness, while others are uncomfortable being near them. Most Pittbull owners will tell you that their temperament is much more docile than what the stereotypes would have you believe. This may be the case when the canine in question is in …
Adopted Pit Bull Mauls and Kills Elderly Owner
On June 1st, just hours after being adopted, a pit bull attacked and killed its 90-year-old owner at her Virginia Beach, Virginia home. The deceased’s daughter told WAVY that she witnessed the pit bull, “Blue” kill her mother in a vicious and unprovoked attack. Notably, the daughter said she was playing with the dog outside …
Virginia: Dogs that bit five-year-old child were Belgian malinois
WAVY 10 news reported this Sunday that a dog attack in Chesapeake, Virginia left a five-year-old girl with a bite on her neck that required an airlift to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The girl later underwent surgery at CHKD. According to WAVY, the child and her mother were visiting with friends at the home where the …