There is no requirement under Virginia law that a dog has to actually bite someone for the injured victim to bring a valid claim for their injuries against the Defendant’s Homeowner’s Insurance Company. In the...
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Dog Attack Can Lead to a Lawsuit AND Workers’ Comp Benefits
February 6, 2021
When a worker is attacked by a dog while trying to perform their job, they can collect workers’ compensation AND a settlement or verdict from a lawsuit against the dog owner. Attorney Doug Landau came across case report...
Can a Worker Get Unlimited Compensable Consequences?
January 23, 2020
In a case handled by Herndon workplace injury lawyer Doug Landau, the prior post on “compensable consequences” is addressed in terms of “how far can you go?” In other words, can you get a compensable...
In a recent Virginia personal injury case where a 67-year-old cyclist was knocked off his bike by a big dog, a settlement of nearly half a million dollars was reached at mediation with a retired judge after the lawsuit was...
Dangerous Dogs – What’s a cyclist or runner to do?
January 17, 2013
When you are out for a run or bike ride, the last thing you want to hear is a the sound of a barking dog getting closer and closer as you run or pedal faster and faster. Being chased by a dog can be frightening and —...