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Claiming For a Dog Attack

Author: AyeshaSalim Total views: 74 Word Count: 527

One of the most unpleasant experiences anyone can go through is being attacked by a dog. It is not only terrifying, but can lead to both physical and psychological effects. Unfortunately dog attacks are quite common in the UK. Many of them involve the usual suspects such as Pit Bull Terriers, and Rottweilers. However, it is not always the most obvious breed of dogs that attack. Many other types of dogs can also pose a threat to bystanders and there have been many incidents that have been reported concerning these attacks.

A dog attack compensation claim is more likely to succeed if the claimant can gather evidence to demonstrate the dog's aggressive past tendencies. The dog in question may have a record of biting previous bystanders or family members. If this can be shown, then it more likely that the compensation claim will be won and the owner of the dog will have to pay compensation. The owner is responsible for the dog and it's behaviour towards others. The dog should be particularly controlled and restrained if it has aggressive tendencies.

Young children should be particularly looked after as they are most at risk from a dog attack. They are often easy targets as their playful and innocent charm can lead dogs to take advantage. You should never leave your child alone with a dog, even if the dog has a history of being friendly. This is because dogs can sometimes be unpredictable too, and any sudden change in behaviour could lead to harm to the child.

According to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 certain breeds of dogs are required to be muzzled when in public places and micro-chipped. If the dog that attacked you falls under this act and was not muzzled, your claim is likely to succeed. This is even if the dog had not shown previous signs of aggressive behaviour.

Minimizing risk of getting attacked by a dog

If you happen to be near a dog which is growling at you and you feel an attack is imminent, there are some things you can do to alter the situation. Try to keep as still as possible and avoid looking directly at the dog. Hopefully the dog will eventually lose interest. Of course the natural reaction would be to run as fast as possible in the other direction. However this may only excite the dog into chasing you which could result in something ugly.

What to do if you have been bitten

Unfortunately you may not have been able to prevent yourself from being attacked by the dog, and this led to you being bitten. Whichever way the attack occurred, it is strongly advisable that you report the incident to the police or local authority. This is important not only for your own safety, but also to prevent this happening again to someone else. It is also essential that you seek medical attention straight away, even if the injury appears to be minor. Even a minor injury can become badly infected.

If you have been a victim to a dog attack, you may be entitled to compensation. Our solicitors will assess your case and talk you through the process of making a claim. Share on Facebook

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Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about solicitor, Personal injury Lawyer, compensation claims, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation

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