Rabies. When you think about this disease, an image of a bat, raccoon or even a werewolf with foam dribbling out of its mouth might pop into your head, but what about the image of a dog? Here’s the thing; While it’s not very common, dog bites can lead to rabies, and rabies can lead …
The holiday season is a busy time and is especially stressful for many dogs. Parrish Law Firm, PLLC cares about your family and your pets and would like to offer a few tips on keeping everyone safe this holiday season – especially if your dog is not well socialized. Child Visitors When a dog lives …
The cold hard truth about serious Dog Bite Injuries is that fair compensation from Insurance Companies for the physical and emotional injuries you have sustained will take an educated and monumental effort on your part. We have written “A Comprehensive Guide to Dog Bite Claims in Virginia” to help you through this process. Please click …
A Norfolk Circuit judge has ruled that a claim against a condominium association can go forward after a resident suffered an injury in a dog-related altercation, reports Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Kelly McCarthy, a resident at Ocean Breeze Condominiums, is suing the Ocean Breeze Condominium Association after suffering an injury in a dog altercation involving the …
UPDATE: A jury decided on a $125,000 award for a woman who was bit by a neighbor’s dog after veterinarian records showed the dog was highly aggressive, reports Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Plaintiff Claudia Hamrock was attending a party on August 29th, 2009 with her neighbor Denise Dunham when Dunham offered to go to her home …
York, VA – July 4 – Officials are currently searching for a dog that was recently involved in a dog attack. According to official reports by dailypress.com, the attack took place on Sunday, July 1, in Wolf Trap Park in Yorktown. The Peninsula Health District described the dog as a brown Dachshund that was wearing …
Dog bites happen, and while we can’t eliminate attacks all together, we can give you the information you need to understand dog bite laws in Fairfax County, and the rest of northern Virginia. Defining Vicious and Dangerous Dogs in Fairfax County According to county law, a dog will be labeled as viscous if it has …
Virginia DUI cases can be determined based on breath or blood tests. In Virginia, refusing a breath or blood test can have serious consequences under the Virginia Implied Consent section. Implied Consent Virginia’s “implied consent” law dictates that if an officer lawfully arrests you with probable cause for driving under the influence, then you consent …
There are over four million dog bites that occur annually, and they can lead to some nasty complications. That’s why it is important to know how to treat dog bites, especially if you have children, since children receive the majority of dog bites. After a dog bites. If a dog bite does not break the …
We all love our dogs; that’s just a fact of life. However, that love we have for man’s best friend can make it easy to forget that dogs bite more than 4.7 million Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those victims, 800,000 seek medical attention (half of which …
As attorneys, we understand insurance companies' tactics to avoid paying claims. We encourage you not to let them confuse or deceive you. Our services are here to help you navigate the complicated insurance process and fight for your rights. Don't let the insurance companies give you the runaround – contact us today to get the legal support you need.
