No Win No Fee Dog Bite Claims Explained

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.

CICA and dog bite claims. Frequently, I receive enquiries from victims of dog bite attacks whereby the owner of the dog cannot be traced or, if they can be traced, they do not have any appropriate insurance. In the absence of the owner or a lack of insurance, it is very difficult to pursue a personal injury claim.

No Win No Fee Dog Bite Claims. If you have sustained an injury as a result of a dog bite we can help you recover compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.

Delivery Driver Dog Attack. The increase in online shopping has led to an increase in the number of deliveries being made to our homes. Not surprisingly there has been a marked increase in the number of bites sustained by delivery drivers and couriers.

One of the consequences of the pandemic has been a huge demand for new pets and in particular puppies. This, in turn, has led to a huge increase in the price of puppies.