Our expert dog bite lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Suffering a dog bite can be a terrifying experience. Dog owners and those who handle dogs have a responsibility to protect others from the damage that dogs can inflict. When they fail to do so, the results of a dog bite or attack can be devastating leading to physical injury, psychological trauma and in extreme cases to death. Those injured in a dog attack may be able to make a dog bite claim.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your dog bite claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a dog attack, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Dog Bite Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of dog bite incidents in the UK.
Unpredictable and aggressive behaviour in a dog can often be the fault of its owner.
If you’ve been attacked or intimidated by a dog in a public place, then you may be able to make a claim against the dog’s owner or the person in control of the dog at the time.
At Irwin Mitchell, we have extensive experience in handling dog bite claims. We know that sustaining an injury from a dog bite can be a terrifying experience. Attacks can result in very serious injury and even death.
Victims of dog bite injuries can be scarred both physically and psychologically. We do everything in our power to make sure you are adequately compensated for your suffering.
In order to have a reasonable chance of making a successful dog bite claim you must:
- Identify the owner of the dog
- Report the incident to the police
- Take photographs of your injury and any scarring that occurred as a result of the attack
- Obtain contact details for all witnesses
- Enquire if the dog has ever attacked anyone else and contact your local dog warden
Proven Expertise In Dog Bite Claims
The law surrounding dog bites is complex and therefore it is important that you obtain specialist advice. We have successfully claimed compensation for many people injured after they were attacked by a dog.
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in dog bite claims.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your dog bite claim. We will treat you as an individual and not as a case number.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.