Dog Bite Injury Compensation Claim Solicitors

Am I Eligable To Make A Dog Bite Injury Compensation Claim?

If you are considering making a dog bite injury compensation claim, it is essential that you contact us as soon as possible. There are legal time constraints on any claim, allowing you 3 years from the date of the incident in which to start your claim. There is an exception to this legal timeframe, where if the victim was under the age of 18 at the time of the incident, they have up to the date of their 21st birthday to make a claim.

A parent or legal guardian is also able to make a claim on their behalf at the time of the incident. Sadly, it is not that uncommon for parents to have to make a dog bite injury claim on behalf of a child as children are more at risk of being attacked by dogs, with the under 5 age group accounting for the largest number of dog injury victims.

If you or one of your children have been injured by an unprovoked dog attack, speak to PSR Solicitors today.  We can assess the potential eligibility of your claim and can answer any questions you may have. With our years of experience of dealing with Dog Bite Compensation Claims, we know that these incidents can sometimes involve the pet dog of someone you know. 

We appreciate that the decision to pursue a compensation claim can often be a difficult one but rest assured, we will deal with any enquiry with the utmost sensitivity, complete confidentiality and we will never try and encourage you to pursue a claim you are not comfortable with.

What To Do If You Have Suffered A Dog Bite

If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog your primary concern should always be for your own safety and personal well-being, so we would always suggest seeking medical treatment following any dog bite, however minor your injury seems. The more serious your injury, the more urgently you should seek medical attention. Under no circumstances delay urgent medical attention to gather information for your claim, your health is always of paramount importance.

If your injury is such that you don’t require immediate medical attention, below is a list of steps you should take to ensure your own safety, whilst maximising your chances of making a successful claim.

• Locate the owner of the dog and take their name, address, and telephone number
• Take insurance details. Many dog owners have pet insurance, if this is the case, take the details from the dog owner. If the incident occurred at someone's home or on private or public land, you will require the owner's insurance details. In all situations, you will need details of the insurance company, as well as their policy number, if available.
• Gather the details of any witnesses willing to make a statement
• Ensure you make a written account of what happened with as much detail as possible
• Call the police and record the crime reference number. This will make sure that steps are taken to ensure the dog won’t attack someone else in the future. They can also assist in taking details from witnesses, as well as the dog owner.
• Seek medical attention for your injuries. If your injuries require it, this should be your number one priority.
• Ensure you have photographic evidence of your injuries and of the location where the incident occurred. It is not unheard of for dog owners to retrospectively put up warning signs to try and claim you were adequately warned.
• Make detailed records of injury-related expenses and keep all relevant receipts, including travel costs and medical costs.

The law relating to Dog Bite and Dog Attack Compensation Claims is complex and requires highly specialised legal knowledge. PSR Solicitors’ specialist personal injury solicitors have years of experience of successfully settling claims in this niche legal area and have an enviable record of securing compensation for victims of dog bites and dog attacks, so call us now to begin your Dog Bite Injury Claim.