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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.



Cow Injures Man On Hadrian's Wall Trek

Irwin Mitchell is calling for land owners to ensure that the general public are protected from potential animal attacks after a cow charged at a man, fracturing his shoulder, while he was walking along the Hadrian’s Wall trail.
 
Mr D contacted Irwin Mitchell for legal assistance in his case after the injuries hampered his mobility forcing him to have time off work. The owner of the field, David Hall, has agreed a settlement to cover the lost earnings while Mr D was off work.
 
The attack occurred when Mr D was walking along the historical route in September 2009 with a friend. They came across two young calves in a field and walked adjacent to them so as not to disturb them. However this soon drew the attention of the calves’ protective mother, who began to act aggressively towards the walkers.
 
As the two men began to retreat the cow charged at them and Mr D stumbled and fell. As he lay on the ground, the cow trampled across him, fracturing his shoulder.
 
Katrina Elsey, in the Public Liability team at Irwin Mitchell, said: “Mr D suffered a significant injury as a result of this attack, and as well as being off work he has been unable to train and run marathons in his spare time as he used to. He was not taking any unnecessary risks, and the field even had a designated footpath running through it, proving that he and his friend had right of way.
 
“This case is not just about the money for him – he wants to know why he was not safe on a public footpath, and also wants to be assured that the same thing cannot happen again to others. We want all landowners to consider the impact their livestock could have and ensure that people will be safe while using public rights of way.”
 
Mr D said: “We were walking a well-known historic route so it was a scary situation once the cow charged at us and we didn’t expect such a violent reaction.
 
“If a dangerous dog attacks someone it becomes big news and causes uproar, it should be no different for any other animals. The path is a public right-of-way, and as such it should have been made safe for walkers.
 
“I used to do a lot of running but suffering a fractured shoulder has stopped me from training properly. I also had to have time off work to recover, it’s made life tough for a while.”

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Andrew Darke Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sion Kingston Leeds Partner 0113 220 6210
Fran Mayes Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0112
David Urpeth Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sarah Brumpton Leeds Associate 0113 394 6777
Cathryn Godfrey Leeds Associate 0113 218 6470
Andre Grayson Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Rebecca Hearsey Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
David Bell Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

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