Unfortunately in England and Wales the number of claims concerning dog bites against humans is rising. According to the NHS the number of people being bitten by ‘man’s best friend’ in the last 5 years has risen by over 40%! Most alarmingly though, a large percentage of claims are where children have been attacked.
If you or your child have been bitten by a dog or attacked by another animal and would like to claim compensation for injuries sustained, then our expert personal injury lawyers are here to help you during this stressful time.
A dog bite claim can be relatively simple to prove if for instance the dog in question is known to be aggressive or is a dangerous breed as defined in the Dangerous Dogs Act. The owner of the dog can be held liable to pay you compensation if they do not keep the dog under safe supervision or control and this has lead to the cause of the dog biting you.
There are a number of strict handling requirements imposed on dog owners and if these are not adhered to and the dog causes injury to a person, then a dog bite claim can be made and compensation will be payable even if there is no previous history of violence from the dog.
If you have been a victim of a dog attack you must always report this to the police. This enables the police to register the attack and note the dog as a potentially dangerous animal and aid future public safety. In addition, it would assist your case if you could take a note of the following:
- The dog owner’s details – name, description, address and telephone number
- Details of the dog – breed, size, colouring, age, name, distinguishing marks
- Details of where the attack occurred
- The dog owner’s pet insurance and home insurance details
- Police details
At Myers Lister Price Solicitors, Manchester our personal injury lawyers provide expert legal advice in this domain. We will ensure your claim is investigated thoroughly and advise you on whether your injury claim is capable of pursuing and what the next stages will be. We are here every step of the way to help you make a claim and to achieve the maximum amount of compensation to which you are entitled.
By working in conjunction with medical experts, rehabilitation providers, barristers, engineers and charities (to name but a few) we can provide you with the support and assistance you need in all areas of your life.
If you have sustained an injury following a dog bite or animal attack and you want to claim for compensation because of someone else’s negligence, our expert personal injury lawyers are here to help you.
*All of our accident claims are dealt with on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you will keep 100% of any compensation awarded to you.
If you would like to talk to someone about your dog bite/animal claim please call us on 0161 926 9969 or Email us now at info@mlpsolicitors.co.uk for a free, no obligation consultation with one of our expert Personal Injury Lawyers at Myers Lister Price Solicitors, Manchester.
