Legal Question in Personal Injury in Virginia
-cchild attacked by dogs
7 year old attacked and bitten by the neighbor's rottweiller. The child was playing in her front yard when 2 rottweiller came into her yard. One dog circled her to prevent her from running and tg=the other attacked her ( biting through her winter coat and arm). She had to have stitched both internal and external. As far as we know the dogs were not rabid.
Asked on 1/26/00, 5:19 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
Re: -cchild attacked by dogs
There would be a claim against the owners of the dogs for negligence IF the owners knew of the dangerous propensities of the dogs. A prior incident, or other evidence of dangerousness, would be necessary.
Answered on 1/26/00, 9:19 pm
Olivier Long
Law Office of Olivier Denier Long
Re: -cchild attacked by dogs
Check for local leash law. Take photographs of coat and injury.
Answered on 1/27/00, 7:48 am
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