Dog Bites and Animal Injury

“If you have been injured by an animal as a result of someone’s negligence then you may be able to make a claim for compensation” Mark Menzies, Senior Litigation Executive

Dog Bite & Animal Injury Claim

Dog attacks and dog bites are the most common type of personal injury claim for attacks by animals. Thousands of people are attacked by dogs in the UK each year.

For a dog attack claim to be successful, in most cases there would need to be evidence that the owner, keeper, or handler of the dog knew or ought to have known, that the dog was dangerous and therefore was likely to bite if not controlled or restrained properly. If the dog has previously attacked or shown aggressive tendencies, it is more likely that a dog bite claim will be successful.

Under The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 certain breeds of dog are required to be muzzled when in public places, and also microchipped. If you are attacked by a breed of dog covered by The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 which is not muzzled, a personal injury claim is likely to be successful, even if the animal has not shown previous signs of aggression.

Pinto Potts understands that dog attacks can result in serious physical injuries, and have deep, lasting emotional effects on the victim. If you have suffered a personal injury within the past three years due to a dog attack, you may be eligible to make a  dog attack compensation claim.

The majority of people who own a dog will have either home insurance or dedicated pet insurance. If your dog attack claim is successful, the compensation awarded would be paid by the dog owner’s insurance company. In some cases it is also possible to make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

We help thousands of people throughout the UK make personal injury claims every year. Our service is totally risk free.  There are no catches, no deductions and no middlemen.

We are able to help you claim for compensation if you have suffered an animal related injury or dog bite.

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