Dog Bite Injury Claims

Of all personal injury claims made following injuries caused by animals, dog bite compensation claims are the most common. The dog bite law specialists at Grieves Solicitors can provide legal advice regarding the potential of your dog bite claim and, should you choose to pursue a claim for financial compensation, will provide guidance and support, helping you claim the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.

For more information and advice on UK dog bite law, call Huddersfield's Grieves Solicitors free on 0800 0747 644 or complete our contact form. We accept all compensation claims on a 'no win, no fee' basis, meaning our clients keep 100% of the compensation awarded by the court.

Making a Dog Bite Compensation Claim

Many people do not realise that they are able to claim financial compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others. If you were attacked by a dog classified as dangerous under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, or your dog bite injury occurred as a direct result of the negligence of the dog's owner it is highly likely you will be able to claim financial compensation.

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, ‘specially controlled’ breeds must be registered, neutered and micro-chipped. Currently pit bull terriers, Japanese tosas, Argentine dogos and Brazilian mastiffs are subject to micro-chipping; if the dog bite attack you suffered involved one of these breeds, contact a specialist dog bite law solicitor as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, no matter how much legislation the government introduces, dog bite law cannot account for the reckless and negligent actions of dog owners.

Common Dog Bite Injuries

Dog bite injuries that typically lead to compensation claims include:

• abrasions and lacerations;
• tissue loss and avulsion;
• crush injuries, fractured bones, sprain injuries and scars;
• infections such as cellulitis and, very rarely, rabies;
• psychological injuries.

Whatever the nature of your dog bite injury, contact the dog bite law experts at Grieves Solicitors to find out if you have a valid claim for financial compensation.

Contact Grieves Solicitors

If you would like more information about dog bite law, the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or you would like to speak to an experienced personal injury solicitor regarding a potential dog bite compensation claim, call free on 0800 0747 644 or complete our contact form and we will get back to you.