Post-Traumatic Stress After a Dog Bite – Can I Claim for Psychological Harm?

Dog bites can be traumatic, painful, and leave lasting physical and emotional scars. One of the most common concerns after a dog bite is whether you can catch rabies. In the UK, rabies is extremely rare, but understanding the risks and your legal rights is essential if you’ve been bitten.

If you’ve suffered a dog bite, you may be dealing with more than just physical pain. The emotional trauma, potential scarring, and financial strain can be overwhelming. But while you focus on recovery, it’s crucial not to forget the time limits for bringing your compensation claims.

If you’ve been bitten or attacked by a dog, the physical and emotional impact can be life-changing. We understand how distressing these incidents can be and we’re here to help you claim the compensation you deserve.

At Ison Harrison Solicitors, we want to help keep you and your loved ones safe with these five practical tips to avoid dog bites during the warmer weather.

If you’ve been bitten by a dog, you may be unsure whether it’s worth pursuing a compensation claim. You may be worried about the cost of instructing a solicitor, particularly if you are already dealing with physical injury, emotional distress, or time off work. At Ison Harrison, we are here to make the process clear, accessible, and risk-free so you can concentrate on your recovery.

As the summer months arrive and more of us spend time outdoors, the number of dog bite incidents tends to rise. Warmer weather means more dogs and their owners in parks, on footpaths, and at public gatherings. While most dogs are well behaved, even a friendly animal can react unpredictably in unfamiliar or crowded situations.

When someone suffers a dog bite, most people think of claiming compensation through the dog owner’s insurance. But what happens if the dog was used deliberately as a weapon? In such cases, a claim may be possible through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) a government-funded scheme designed to compensate innocent victims of violent crime.

If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury, you don’t have to suffer in silence. At Ison Harrison, our specialist dog bite claims solicitors can help you seek the compensation you deserve for your physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial losses.

In this article, we look at the practical steps you can take when claiming for a dog bite.

Valuing a Dogbite Claim. The aim behind a dog bite claim, just like any personal injury claim, is to put you back in the position you were in prior to the incident.