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Dog Bite Law

If you have sustained injuries in a dog attack through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to make a dog bite claim. At Macks Solicitors, our lawyers are experts in dealing with dog bite claims, and will secure you the compensation you need and deserve. Contact us on 0800 980 9390 if you would like to know more about making a dog bite claim.

Dog bite claims:

Approximately 200,000 people are bitten by a dog every year in the UK. Injuries resulting from a dog bite can be extremely serious, particularly if a child is involved, and is often a terrifying and traumatic experience. Any dog, whatever its breed, can become aggressive if it is not trained or socialised properly. All dog owners are responsible for ensuring that the dog is fully trained and under control, particularly in public places.

Expert legal advice:

Our lawyers have dealt with a wide variety of dog bite claims over the years and have significant experience and expertise in dealing with the complex legal issues often associated with dog bite law. Our knowledge in this area means that we provide people with the best possible advice and service; our lawyers are committed to securing the maximum compensation for victims of dog bite injuries.

Exceptional client care:

We understand the impact a severe dog bite can have on your life, which is why we are dedicated to securing compensation to help you make the best possible recovery. This includes any medical and rehabilitation treatments needed, including private plastic surgery, in addition to compensation to help alleviate any financial difficulties you may be having as a result of your accident.

We recognise that with dog bites, your injuries may be psychological as well as physical. We fight for compensation to cover counselling and other treatments where needed. Our clients’ welfare is extremely important to us, with our lawyers providing each client with a personal service that is tailored to their specific circumstances. Where necessary, we offer home and hospital visits in the case of particularly serious injuries.

100% compensation:

Our service is completely free to clients, with 100% compensation and nothing to pay guaranteed. We write off all our expenses in the unlikely event that the dog bite claim is unsuccessful, so you can focus on recovering from your injuries without having to worry about financial issues.

Contact:

Contact us on 0800 980 9390, or complete our online claim form, for more information about making a dog bite claim.

Dog bites and the law: understanding your rights
Dog bites and the law: understanding your rights

Understanding how dog bites and the law function can be a bit intimidating, especially to those who are ill informed. This may effect whether or not somebody who has been attacked by a dog makes a dog bite compensation claim against the owner. There are a number of ways by which a dog owner can break the law and this article goes through these scenarios.

The main points to remember is that if the dog has bitten you due to no fault of your own then the owner has probably been irresponsible, either because they are not keeping the dog fully supervised or because they have failed to tame a vicious pet.

Case Study: Child was bitten by a dog – Andrew’s accident
Case Study: Child was bitten by a dog – Andrew’s accident

Read on for a case study on a dog bite claim arising from an incident where a child was bitten by a dog which was out of control in a public place. In the case, Macks’ personal injury team were able to secure £8000 in compensation for our client Andrew.

Dog Bite Law and Public Protection
Dog Bite Law and Public Protection

Judge Beatrice Bolton, 57 of Rothbury, Northumberland, was recently arrested following three separate attacks carried out by her aggressive German Shepherd, Georgina. The case raises two useful points about how dog bite law acts both as a preventative measure for attacks and as an active medium in order to ensure public safety. Both of these points should present themselves as a comfort to anybody who has been the victim of a dog bite and is struggling with what can seem the vague and confusing nuances of the UK’s dog bite law.

When can you make a dog bite claim?
When can you make a dog bite claim?

Knowing how to act when a dog bites you is very important when it comes to making a dog bite claim. If you are bitten by a dog then it is important to receive the medical attention you need, however, if it is possible, it is also worthwhile taking down the dog owner’s details and making sure that they are clear on what has happened. You want to make sure that your story is clear and that you know exactly why you are making a claim. You need the contact details of the dog owner in case your solicitors should need to contact them.