Dog Attack Compensation Claim

Have you been attacked by a dog?

Dog attacks and dog bites are the most common type of personal injury claim for attacks by animals. In fact over 200,000 people are attacked by dogs in the UK each year. Being the victim of a dog bite or attack can be particularly traumatic. The injuries can not only be physical, but psychological too.

There has been a lot of publicity in recent years about dog attacks, especially by breeds of dogs such as Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Rottweilers. However it is not just these breeds of dog that can attack people. Any breed of dog, from Labradors to Poodles can cause serious and even fatal injuries if they decide to attack or bite a person. Babies and small children are particularly vulnerable to such dog attacks, and are more likely to incur serious injuries.

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.

Make a Dog Bite Claim

If you are the victim of a dog attack, and have suffered a person injury as a result of the dog attack, you may be entitled to make a no win no fee dog bite 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 owners insurance company. In some cases it is also possible to make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

If you have suffered a personal injury within the past three years due to a dog attack, you may be eligible to make a no win no fee dog attack compensation claim. Contact the National Accident Helpline on 0800 6783 601 or complete our online personal injury claim form.