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If you have suffered from a dog bite we can help you claim compensation.

Being bitten by a dog is painful and unpleasant and can cause infection in the wound as well as mental anguish. Unfortunately receiving a dog bite does not necessarily mean that you are entitled to compensation under English law. If a dog has not shown aggressive tendencies before it is not normally viable to try and make a claim. However, if the dog has attacked someone in the past or is known to be aggressive then you may be able to claim compensation. In this case the owner might be liable to pay compensation as they are responsible for control of the dog. However, it may be difficult to prove that the dog has been involved in previous incidents and that there is a record of this.

Most households have cover for their dogs under their household insurance. If you have a dog bite it is worth establishing this at an early stage in order for the claim to proceed. You will also need to obtain the name and address of the dogs’ owner. You may wish to report the incident to the police. The dog may not have bitten anyone before, but it certainly may do in the future.

It is an unfortunate fact that children are amongst the most common victims of dog bites. When a dog is aggravated its defensive reaction is to bite. Small children are naïve to the sensibilities of a dog and may irritate it unintentionally. The well loved family pet can be as much of a threat to a child as an unknown dog.

Another group that is constantly under the threat of a dog bite is post men and women. According to the BBC news website, each year there are around 5,000 attacks by dogs on postal staff, with 600 workers having to take sick leave. More information on the type of dogs which bite

If you have suffered a dog bite then you may be able to claim compensation. At YouClaim we guarantee that win or lose you will not be liable for any costs or legal fees. Call us now for free on 0800 10 757 95 for friendly advice on how to pursue a claim. Alternatively you can fill in our online claim form opposite. For more information see No Win No Fee.