Injury and scarring to the leg – £25,500

Instructions were received from the client in relation to an attack that occurred as she was walking her foster dog. The opponent’s dog, which was off its lead at the time, saw the client’s dog and chased after it. The client’s dog hid behind the client’s leg and the opponent’s dog attacked the client’s leg and began rag-dolling causing the client to scream in pain. The opponent’s dog then appeared to realise it had the wrong target and attacked the client’s dog biting its tail. The opponent then intervened and dragged his dog away. At the incident, the opponent notified the client that his dog had been involved in previous incidents and was supposed to be muzzled at all times.

The client instructed Claimfordogbite.co.uk who investigated the incident and obtained the client’s medical records and other relevant documentation. The locus of the incident was investigated to ensure the full facts were understood. A Letter of Claim was sent to the opponent asking that they admit responsibility for the incident. Liability was admitted shortly thereafter by the opponent’s insurers.

As a result of the incident, the client sustained nasty lacerations to her leg, which required surgery, and was left with scarring. She was also affected psychologically due to the attack on account of the traumatic circumstances. Due to the nature of the Claimant’s symptoms rehabilitation treatment was arranged by Claimfordogbite.co.uk so that the client made the best recovery possible.

Medical evidence was obtained from a Plastic Surgeon who confirmed the injuries and scarring to the leg and from a psychiatrist who confirmed that the client had developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder due to the incident. The client had also experienced significant pain in the leg and deliberation was given to the effect of this on the client.

The claim was not capable of settlement, so Court proceedings were issued to protect the client’s position. During the course of this the client’s full losses, including her financial losses were detailed and set out for the Court.

Due to the severity of the client’s injuries Counsel was involved in the claim by Claimfordogbite.co.uk to assist in the client’s recovery. The matter progressed through the Court procedure which had the effect of adding pressure on the opponent’s legal team.

Deliberation was given to the value of the claim and Claimfordogbite.co.uk put forward an offer in the sum of £25,500.00, which was accepted by the opponent, thus concluding the claim.

Instructions were received from the Claimant in relation to an attack which occurred during the course of his employment whilst delivering a parcel for Amazon. The circumstances of the accident were that the claimant was walking towards the gate when without warning a dog rushed up and bit him in the back of the left thigh. The incident resulted in the claimant attending the Accident and Emergency Department of the local hospital.

The Claimant subsequently instructed Claimfordogbite.co.uk who investigated the incident and obtained the client’s medical records and other relevant documentation. The locus of the incident was investigated to ensure that the full facts were understood. A Letter of Claim was forwarded to the opponent requesting that they admit responsibility for the accident. Primary Liability was admitted shortly thereafter by the Defendant’s insurers.

As a result of the accident the claimant sustained a nasty laceration to his thigh which healed over a month and was left with residual scarring. He was also affected psychologically due to the attack on account of the traumatic circumstances.  He remains very wary of dogs.

Medical evidence was obtained from an Accident and Emergency Consultant who confirmed the injuries to the left thigh and scarring to the leg.

During the course of the claim, the claimant’s full losses to include his financial losses were detailed and set out for the Court

Deliberation was given to the value of the claim and Claimfordogbite.co.uk put forward a Part 36 offer in the amount of £5205.62 which was rejected by the opponent who put forward a counteroffer of £4100 subject to the payment of fixed costs. Claimfordogbite.co.uk then countered that offer with a further Part 36 offer in the amount of £4100 which was accepted by the opponent thus concluding the claim.