Bite Injury to Right Thigh receives £2750 in damages

We acted the Claimant in an action for damages for personal injuries and losses arising from a dog bite that occurred on 3 August 2020.

The Claimant attended the Defendant’s property with her parents to view puppies that were for sale. Whilst the Defendant directed the Claimant’s father to the toilet the puppy’s mother, a Dobermann, attached the Claimant biting her calf and thigh. As a result of the attack, the Claimant sustained injuries to her right thigh and calf together with scratches and bruising.

A letter of claim was served on the Defendant. Liability was denied. As a result of the denial of liability, the issues in respect of the date of ownership, the lack of records, the Defendant importing the dog from Serbia and the Defendant’s failure to register as a breeder were raised and Counsel was instructed to Advise.

Upon the receipt of Counsel’s favourable advice, a Consultant Orthopaedic Specialist was instructed to prepare a medical report. Careful consideration was thereafter given to the medical the Claimant put forward a Part 36 offer in the sum of £3,500.00. The Defendant rejected the offer and a counteroffer of £2,000 was made on 29 December 2021.

Following a further review of quantum, a revised Part 36 offer was made by the Claimant in the sum of £2,750. The Defendant accepted the Claimant’s Part 36 offer.