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When you’re bitten by a dog, it can be terrifying and leave you with a severe physical injury and emotional trauma. Our dog bite injury lawyers are experienced in helping people make dog bite compensation claims. We make sure you can access the support and rehabilitation you need to make the best recovery possible.

Dog owners and handlers have a responsibility to prevent their dog from acting dangerously and harming other people. Injuries caused by dogs are not limited to dog attacks and bites. Dog injuries can also mean a dog running into the road and causing an accident or if you are knocked down by a dog jumping up at you.

If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a dog, we could help you claim compensation. Call us today on 0800 056 4110 to find out if you could make a claim.

Can I Claim Compensation For A Dog Bite?

Our team can handle many types of dog injury claim for you, however a dog caused you harm. We’ve helped people make claims related to:

  • Tradespeople/delivery workers/care staff harmed on private property by uncontrolled dogs.
  • Dog bites/attacks
  • Children bitten by dogs
  • Road traffic accidents caused by dogs (includes cyclists and horse riders)
  • Injuries caused by livestock such as cows, that were spooked by a dog.

Dogs should be under the handler’s control at all times, whether on or off lead. If you’ve been attacked and bitten by a dog that wasn’t yours, you could claim compensation.

How Can I Claim Compensation?

You should get in touch as soon as possible after you’ve been injured by a dog. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss what happened to you and whether you have a case. If you do start a claim we can offer different ways to pay, such as no win no fee agreements.

We’ll gather information and try to contact the dog owner to see if they accept responsibility. If they do, we’ll try and get interim compensation payments before your claim settles. This can help pay for things like immediate medical treatment, travel costs, and replace income if you can’t work.

How long it takes to get you compensation will depend on:

  • Proving who was responsible for your injury
  • If and when that person accepts responsibility
  • How severe your injuries are and how long it takes to work out your treatment and rehabilitation needs.

In the majority of cases we’ll be able to get you compensation by settling out of court.

We aim to make the claims process as simple as possible, supporting you every step of the way.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim?

You’ll normally have three years to make a dog bite claim from the date of your injury. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:

  • Claims on behalf of children – these can be made any time before your child is 18. Once they’re 18 they can make their own claim until they are 21
  • Mental capacity – there are no time limits to make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to claim themselves.

If you’re claiming for a loved one who died as a result of an incident involving a dog, you need to claim within three years of their passing.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an incident involving a dog, it’s best to contact us as soon as possible.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim?

There’s no set amount of dog bite compensation you can claim. Once we know the circumstances of your accident, we can provide more detail to you.

We’ll take a number of things into account to work out how much compensation you should receive:

  • How severe your injuries are and how well you’ve been able recover
  • The costs of your current and future medical care
  • If you’ve lost (or will lose) any income through work absence or unemployment
  • Any costs to adapt your home or vehicle needed because of your injury
  • Training costs for alternative employment where appropriate
  • Expenses you’ve had to pay because of your injury (such as getting to and from medical appointments).

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim?

Most of the dog bite cases we handle are funded using a no win no fee agreement. This means there’s no financial risk* to you when making a claim. You’ll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful – and even then your opponent will pay most of our fees.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell?

We have a specialist team of animal injury solicitors who understand what you’re going through. We have experience helping people who have been attacked by dogs, as well as those who have been injured because of an uncontrolled animal.

Our lawyers have helped many people claim compensation following dog attacks which caused extensive injuries and scarring, especially to children.

We’ll use our specialist knowledge to calculate the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to. This money can then be put to use helping you make the best recovery possible, as well as in some instances paying for cosmetic surgery.

Our dog bite solicitors are friendly and approachable. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

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For a free initial consultation about your dog bite claim, call us on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online.

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Dog Bite Claims - More Information

If you’re bitten by a dog you should contact the police as soon as possible to report the incident. You should also seek medical help, keeping any receipts for prescriptions, travel costs to medical appointments or for any private care you might have.

We advise you to take photos of your injury immediately after the incident and document any scarring that follows. These photos can be used as evidence to back up your claim.

You should try to get the name and address of the dog’s owner as they have a duty of care to keep their dog under control. You should also collect the details of any witnesses who saw the incident as their statements can be used as evidence.

To make a dog accident claim, all you have to do is contact our dog bite lawyers. We offer a free initial consultation to talk about what happened and if you may be eligible for compensation.

When you contact us, you’ll speak to one of our friendly team members, who will talk to you about your injury. This initial consultation is free and from there, we’ll advise you on the best way to take your claim forward.

Contacting Those Responsible For Your Injuries

We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for your accident at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for what happened. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure some of your compensation up-front, which can fund private medical care and expenses while your claim is ongoing. These payments, known as interim payments, will be taken out of your final compensation award.

Gathering Evidence

Our experts will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence from various sources such as witnesses, CCTV and independent medical professionals.

We’ll employ medical professionals to find out how your injuries impacted your health and recommend the care you’ll need in the future in order to make the best recovery possible.

Final Settlement & Compensation Awarded

We’ll always try and negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. However, if your opponent doesn’t accept responsibility or doesn’t agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.

Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim needs to be decided at court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way, talking you through what will happen so you feel as comfortable as possible.

Read more about what happens if your case goes to court

Every personal injury case is different, so there’s no set amount of compensation you’ll receive. The amount of compensation you’ll get will depend on your circumstances, the severity of your injuries and the long term impact.

To work out how much compensation you’re entitled to, we’ll take into account factors such as:

  • Expenses – including travel expenses to medical appointments, medical equipment and things that help with practical day-to-day living.
  • Loss of earnings – to cover any time you’ve had off work and time off you may need in the future. This figure can also cover matters such as not returning to the same role or not being able to return to work.
  • Pain and suffering – caused by your injury or illness.
  • Rehabilitation – to help provide the necessary rehabilitation for your recovery and well-being.
  • Adaptations – we can help you adapt your home and vehicle after an injury to help with living independently. Find out more about the kind of changes that can be made to a property.
  • Care – to provide for any care and support you may need.

If you’d like to make a compensation claim, contact us to set up a free initial consultation on 0800 056 4110.


You normally have to make a personal injury claim within three years of the incident so you should contact us as soon as possible. By getting in touch with us shortly after your accident, it can make collecting evidence a little easier as it can be easier to find witnesses whose statements can support your case.

There are some exceptions to the three year time limit, including:

  • Claims on behalf of children – these can be made at any point before their 18th birthday. When the child reaches 18, they can make their own claim at any stage up until they turn 21.
  • Mental capacity – there are no time limits to make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the ability to handle their own case.
  • Fatal claims – to make a claim on behalf of your loved one, you’ll have three years from the date they died to make a claim. If a post-mortem found that the death was caused by an accident or illness, you have three years from the point where you discovered these findings.

If you would like to make a personal injury claim, we urge you to contact us as soon as possible so we can start work on your case. Call us today on 0800 056 4110 for a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.

Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim.

At the start of your case we’ll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be better options to fund your claim. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.

If we think you’re best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we’ll explain the process clearly. This involves setting up an insurance policy that will protect you, at no cost to you. You’ll only have to pay anything when your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees.

Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.

As one of the largest personal injury teams in the UK, we have years of experience in dog accident claims. You can rely on us to help you make a compensation claim. We’ll make sure you receive the medical and emotional support you need, while also helping you get compensation to pay for expenses such as trips to medical appointments. We have secured our clients more than £1 billion in compensation over the last two years.

We’re also proud to have won the Claimant Solicitor of the Year prize at the Rehabilitation First Awards on seven different occasions. This award recognises our key focus on rehabilitation, making sure that our clients can access the care and support they need.

View our dog bite claims experts.

Karen, client

When the case was finally settled, the relief was enormous. I felt as if I had done everything I could to try and stop it happening to anyone else.”

Karen O'Brien, client

Dog Bite Claims – Miriam's Story

Helping Miriam secure a settlement after she was attacked by a Rottweiler on her way home Dogbite Claims

Miriam was walking home from work at the Old Vic theatre in London when she was attacked by a Rottweiler.

The dog wasn’t wearing a muzzle and Miriam’s injuries were so severe that she was taken to A & E and later transferred St Georges Hospital, where she had to have stitches under general anaesthetic for the three bite wounds to her arm.

The attack has left her with permanent scarring, and she now has a fear of dogs – which can make it difficult for her to feel safe going out of the house as there are many dog walkers in her area.

We secured a four figure settlement to go towards Miriam’s loss of earnings and counselling to help her cope with the incident.

Read more about Miriam’s story.


Louise Scott

“Thankfully in this case the dog owner had suitable insurance to cover Miss Spencer’s injuries and she has been able to access the counselling she now needs to help her overcome the attack." - Louise Binks, Solicitor

Dog Bite Client

“I’m extremely relieved that I can start to put the attack behind me thanks to the settlement and hopefully the counselling will help. I hope that my case will act as a reminder to dog owners of the need to keep control of their pets and to use a muzzle when walking in public places.” - Miriam Spencer, Client

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does The Animals Act 1971 Affect My Claim?

Under the Animals Act, any person who keeps animals may be found strictly liable for the harm or injury caused to other people.

This means that if an animal injures you, you can potentially make a compensation claim against the owner.

The Animals Act is often criticised for being difficult to navigate as it often seems ambiguous or unfair. As specialists in animal injury claims, we know the ins and outs of the Animal Act very well. We’ll listen to what happened to you and we can tell you if you have a claim.

For more information about making a dog bite compensation claim, contact our lawyers today free on 0800 056 4110

Can I Claim If I Was Bitten By A Dog At Work?

Dogs can become particularly anxious and more likely to attack if a stranger enters their home or in unfamiliar circumstances.

Your job might mean that you have to enter homes or properties or handle dogs and we could help you make a claim if these dogs injure you.

A number of roles mean that you're at risk of being bitten by a dog, including:

  • Postman/courier
  • Care worker/homecare provider
  • Emergency services worker
  • Maintenance/repair workers (including engineers, plumbers and electricians)
  • Meter checker (gas, electricity or water)
  • Door-to-door campaigner
  • Employees of kennels
  • Employees of those providing veterinary services.

If you’ve been injured by a dog while at work, our lawyers are here to help. If you’d like to find out more about making a compensation claim for your injuries, contact us today on 0800 056 4110

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Related Information - Dog Bite Claims

Horse Accident page - If you’ve been injured while riding or working with horses, you could claim compensation
Cow Accident page - If you’ve been injured by a cow on public land then you could claim compensation
Accidents at work - If you’ve suffered an injury at work that wasn’t your fault, you could claim compensation
No Win No Fee - more information about making a claim with no financial risk

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*To make a No Win No Fee claim, you need to enter into an agreement that's linked to a suitable insurance policy. We'll explain this in more detail before we start your claim.

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