Animal attack compensation

If you or a member of you family have been attacked by an animal or suffered an injury because of an animal’s behaviour you may be entitled to compensation.

The most common attacks are by domestic pets and especially dogs but others include horses, cattle and zoo animals.

There have been a number of high profile cases recently where children have been mauled to death by dogs such as Rottweillers and Pit bulls. With the numbers of imported breeds of dog increasing it is likely that there will be more claims for compensation in the future.

There are strict rules for the control of certain breeds of dogs and we can advise how a claim can be made if these rules have been broken. We have advised numerous animal attack victims in claims for compensation and have won substantial awards for many of our clients.

We deal sympathetically with our clients whilst at the same time pro actively pursuing compensation for their loss. We appreciate that the needs of each individual are different and equally important.

Whether your injuries are physical or mental you may have a claim against the person who owns or controls the animal and if you are injured in any attack or accident you should seek advice from us at an early stage.

The value of claims involving severe injuries from animal attacks can be substantial and we will obtain all the evidence necessary to give you the best chance of recovering maximum compensation.

We will consider your rehabilitation needs and put you in touch with appropriate support groups to help you adapt to the changes the attack and subsequent personal injuries may have had to your life.

Making a claim

To bring a successful claim for compensation for a personal injury from an animal attack we will usually need to show that the party who had control or responsibility or who owned the animal was at fault. In some situations it will not be necessary to prove fault so it is always worth seeking advice from our specialist team of personal injury lawyers. Find out how much compensation you might receive by clicking on the link.