By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published January 30, 2020 | Posted in Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: assumption of risk, Dangerous Dog, Dog Bite, pure contributory negligence, trespassing | Comments Off on Virginia’s Dog Bite Law Limits Owners’ Liability
Virginia’s Dog Bite Law Limits Owners’ Liability
Virginia law provides protections for both dog owners and victims of dog bites. If you are involved in a dog bite incident, it is important to know that Virginia follows a system of contributory negligence. The law maintains that a person whose negligent acts led to their own injury cannot recover damages for those injuries. Read More
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Calculating Pain and Suffering: Three Times Special Damages?
Some costs that result from accidents are cut and dry. Damages that can be easily quantified are called economic or “special” damages. Hospitals issue bills for medical treatments, auto-body shops tally up the expenses of towing and repairs, and lost income from being unable to work can be determined by one’s wages or salary. All Read More
Read MoreWhen is a Virginia Dog Owner Responsible for Dog Bites?
What Does Virginia Law Say About Dog Bites: How does negligence per se apply to dog bites in Virginia? Virginia law requires that a dog owner restrain and control his dog – whether or not he knows the dog is dangerous or aggressive. Most cities, towns, and counties have what are commonly called “leash laws” Read More
Read MoreClient Review – Complicated Charlottesville Car Accident Case
We Greatly Appreciate 5-Star Reviews from our Personal Injury Clients: “I had an incredible experience working with Tucker Griffin Barnes. Yvonne Griffin represented me in a personal injury case when I was involved in a car accident that changed my life in so many ways. My case was complicated and challenging. Ms. Griffin helped me Read More
Read MoreCharlottesville Motorcycle Accident Review
We Greatly Appreciate 5-Star Reviews from our Personal Injury Clients: “Highly recommend this group! After being in a serious motorcycle accident and lack of insurance available from person who caused it, they cut their fees to help me knowing I have a life of issues ahead. That told me they cared about me and not Read More
Read More$1,750,000 Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict
HUGE congrats to Yvonne T. Griffin, our senior trial attorney, and Lee Livingston from MichieHamlett, on their $1,750,000 medical malpractice verdict. Our client sued an Augusta County orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedics Associates LTD in Fishersville following a knee replacement operation that resulted in one of her legs being amputated. The $1.75 Million verdict is one Read More
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