What Is My Dog Bite Claim Worth?

One of the most common questions at the outset of any claim is ‘I hate to ask but what is it worth?’

No need to apologise, it is entirely understandable; you are making a claim for compensation it is only natural that you will want to know what your claim is worth.

At the outset, it can be difficult to give you even a rough valuation of your claim. We value your claim based upon your injuries, and how they have affected you, and the expert medical evidence obtained in support of your claim.

That said, the following factors are considered:

• The extent of your injury.
• The impact the injuries have on your day-to-day life and for how long you are affected by such.
• The degree of any scarring.
• Any psychological or mental trauma that you suffer because of the attack.
• Any other factors personal and specific to your personal situation.

Your claim for compensation for a dog bite injury is split into two main parts:

General Damages

General Damages covers the compensation you receive for your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA) as a result of any injury.

General damages can include physical injuries such as damage to the tendons and nerves as a result of a dog bite. You can also claim for any visible injuries such as scarring.  In addition, if there are any psychological issues resulting from the incident then these too will fall to be calculated as part of your ‘General Damages` claim.

To support your claim for General Damages we will arrange for you to attend a medical appointment with a specialist located within your area. The specialist will review your medical records and following an examination of you, will prepare a medico-legal report.

The report will set out what injuries you suffered, how these were sustained, the impact these have had upon you and how long you are likely to continue suffering. This is known as the prognosis.

Once you have approved the medical report, we will send you our valuation and advise you regarding settlement options. To reach our valuation we review guidelines issued by the judiciary as well as past decided cases.

Special Damages

In addition to your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity we will also look to recover any incident related financial losses you have incurred.

This can include lost income if you are unable to work due to your accident-related injuries or you may need time off work for treatment.

Sometimes with dog bite injuries there can be scarring which can be remedied by means of surgery or camouflage make-up. Again, the costs of these can be recovered from the third-party insurers.

Incidental financial losses that can be claimed such as over-the-counter medication and transportation costs for treatment this goes as far as hospital car parking fees.

We can also seek to recover costs in relation to gratuitous care. Gratuitous care is the help and assistance you received from family and friends while you are recovering from your injuries. You can claim for this even though you may not have paid for such assistance; you then hold the money on trust for the person who provided the assistance.

Claim the compensation that you deserve

Our expert lawyers will obtain all the evidence that is required to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve.

Your claim can be dealt with on a no win-no fee basis so if not successful you don’t pay for the work we have done.

Start your claim today and find out what your dog bite claim is worth.

Get in touch today

For a review and assessment of your dog bite claim get in touch with us today – call 0113 224 7851 or email [email protected]. We also offer a free call back service.