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Victims of Dog Attacks Left Traumatised – Know Your Rights to Compensation

A recent shocking case has highlighted the devastating impact of dog attacks, with a couple left too scared to leave their home after a violent incident involving an out-of-control dog. This distressing situation is sadly becoming all too common, as reports of dangerous dog attacks in the UK continue to rise.

The injured party, a man in his later 20’s was attacked by a Rottweiler in Gamston, Nottingham in late February 2025. Fortunately, the victim was wearing a thick jacket so suffered only a crush wound and soft tissue injury rather than a serious puncture wound however he was still required to have a tetanus jab and take antibiotics, requiring three days absence from work.

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.

Dog Attacks Are on the Rise – But Victims Have Rights

The victims in this latest case described how the attack left them feeling unsafe in their own neighbourhood, afraid to step outside in fear of another encounter. This is a common experience among dog bite victims, who not only suffer painful injuries but also ongoing psychological distress, including PTSD and anxiety.

Under UK law, dog owners are responsible for controlling their pets, and if a dog causes injury, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Claims can cover:

✅ Medical treatment costs – including surgery, scarring treatment, and therapy.
✅ Lost earnings – if the injury has impacted your ability to work.
✅ Pain and suffering – including emotional trauma and psychological impact.
✅ Rehabilitation and ongoing care – for serious or lasting injuries.

How Ison Harrison Can Help You Claim Compensation

At Ison Harrison, we understand how distressing a dog attack can be, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our expert team will assess your case free of charge and guide you through the claims process on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Don’t suffer in silence. If you’ve been bitten or attacked by a dog, you have legal rights. Contact our specialist solicitors today to find out how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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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. Obviously, it is not possible to turn back time to prevent the incident from happening nor is it possible to simply wave a cheque-book over your injuries and take away your pain and suffering.

The purpose of a claim for compensation is to put a monetary value on your pain and suffering and your associated losses.

So how do we put a price on pain and the reduction in your overall health and well-being?

Any claim for personal injury will seek to recover compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA). Loss of amenity is effectively the loss of enjoyment of life during your period of recovery.

Valuing a Dogbite Claim

To determine the full extent of your injuries your solicitor will, either upon receipt of an admission of liability or in the run-up to the issue of proceedings, obtain a medical report. This will be provided by an independent medical expert.

The expert will produce a report based upon a review of your medical records and an examination of your injuries to include any scarring and/or mental trauma arising from the incident. Additional reports will be obtained from other experts as required.

Once all necessary reports have been obtained, your solicitor will use these to value your injuries with reference to case law involving Claimants with similar injuries and also the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG sets out injuries with differing severity with an indication of the band of compensation into which an injury may fall. This guide is used by both solicitors for both claimants and defendants, and also by judges

Financial losses

In addition to the claim for your PSLA, your solicitor will also look to recover all and any financial losses or costs that have been incurred as a result of the incident. This can include lost income, damage to clothing, as well as the need for any form of treatment required as a result of the injury. In addition, if there is obvious scarring, the cost of cover-up cream and if so required, plastic restorative surgery.

The valuation of a dog bite can be particularly complex as it is more likely to result in some form of psychological trauma that would occur if the injuries had been sustained by for example tripping over a raised paving stone. Again, the occupation of the claimant can have a bearing: a delivery person is more likely to encounter dogs than an office worker, and therefore mental trauma brought about by a dog bite is likely to impact to a greater level.

To ensure that you receive the maximum and appropriate level of compensation you should instruct Solicitors who have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to not only prove that the incident was caused by the negligence of the dog owner but also, to ensure that you receive every penny to which you are entitled.

Get the help you need

For the expert help and advice you need, contact Mike Massen at Cohen Cramer Solicitors:

Call: 0113 224 7851 (0779 381 2361 eve and w/ends)
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