Dangerous Dog Injury Claims
Have you witnessed or experienced a dog attack? According to statistics there has been a worrying rise in attacks carried out by man’s best friend. Unfortunately, dogs are unpredictable, and attacks on humans can still occur, causing serious or life-threatening injuries. If you have been unlucky enough to be the victim of such an attack, there is every chance you will be able to proceed with a claim for compensation.
Your claim will have a much higher chance of going through successfully if the dog is already classified as dangerous. It is entirely up to the owner to take the necessary precautions to ensure the public will be safe around their dog. If the dog already has a history of violent or aggressive behaviour, and no precautions have been taken, the dog owner could be held liable for the damage to you or your property. As always, please seek professional advice from an expert in this particular field, specifically a no win no fee lawyer.
There are specific breeds of dog that are listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991, whose owners must adhere to strict requirements when taking their dogs out in public. The dog must be kept on a lead and muzzled at all times. The dog must also be chipped, insured and registered. If these dogs cause injury, compensation for the dog attack will be payable, even if there is no history or previous signs of aggression.
Please remember that if you have been attacked by a dog and are thinking of making a claim for compensation you should call a specialist in this field who can help you. If in doubt, you can call any no win no fee solicitor, who will advise you of the best way to go about submitting your claim.
