According to the PDSA there are approximately 9.6 million dogs in the UK! That is approximately 1 in 4 households and growing year on year, dog owners have a responsibility and a duty to care to member’s of the public, ensuring that their dog does not harm or cause an injury to others. Sadly this isn’t always the case.
If you have been bitten by a dog, then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation, call us today to speak to one of our claims experts.
Your claim will be dealt with on a No Win No Fee basis, which means if your claim is unsuccessful, you wont have to pay for the work that we did on your behalf. We have the best dog bite claims & compensation solicitors & lawyers in Scotland.
Dog owners have a duty of care to members of the public, by keeping their dogs close by and on leads when in the public, regardless of size dog bites can cause severe injuries sometimes life changing. If you have been bitten by a dog we would look to claim from any insurance the owner may have, this could be pet or home insurance, as insurance is not compulsory, claiming compensation from a dog owner who does not have insurance could prove to be difficult.
Dog bites are traumatic experiences, sometimes leading to life changing injuries, a few are noted below:
Following a dog bite, there are a few important steps to take to ensure your health and compensation claim is not compromised, a few are listed below:
Every case is different, there are a number of factors that affect the time it takes to settle a dog bite claim in Scotland, a few are mentioned below :
The circumstances of the accident
Whether the identity of the third party is known
How long it takes to gather all medical evidence
The type and length of injuries sustained
Whether the at fault party accepts liability
In general, the more severe your injury and length of suffering, the higher amount of compensation you can expect to receive, this is partly due to the affect it would have had on your lifestyle, social life, work, and in some cases personal relationships. But don’t worry, we are here to support and assist you, to get the right help at the right time, this would include private physiotherapists, and professional medical experts.
General damages is the amount awarded for the pain and suffering following an accident, in Scotland this is known as Solatium, interestingly the word Solatium is derived from Latin. Please refer to the Personal Injury Calculator below to see the level of compensation you could expect to receive for Solatium.
Following a dog bite injury, you may have incurred additional expenses as a result of the accident, this might include things like damage sustained to your property, clothing, along with transport costs for medical treatment. As all these expenses have incurred as a result of the accident, Hamilton Douglas Legal can recover these costs for you, we strongly advise you to keep all your receipts for your expenses, as these costs may be reimbursed by the third party.
If you have been bitten by a dog and suffered injury, you may have to take time off work to help with your recovery, unfortunately in some cases this could lead to a loss or a reduction in wages and/or loss of overtime, in turn this could lead to financial hardship and have an affect on your quality of life, we can help you recover all your loss of earnings from the at fault party, as this is your legal right. Get in touch today to speak to our friendly claims advisors.
We understand what you are going through, which is why we have expert solicitors on our panel, to secure you the maximum amount of compensation, in the shortest possible time, along with all private treatment.
We have one of the largest panel of solicitors, covering the whole of Scotland, and ready to assist you in making a No Win No Fee claim, if your claim is unsuccessful you don’t pay us a penny.
Get in touch today on 0141 2801112 to speak to one of our friendly legal advisors, who will be happy to assist you in making a claim, alternatively fill out our short enquiry form, or “Make a Claim” section on the homepage.
We have years of experience dealing with dog bite claims, which has given us the knowledge that we need to successfully win your case. Our team will gather all of the evidence needed, provide you with best private medical experts, and secure the maximum amount of compensation, we will handle the process from the beginning to the end, keeping you informed every step of the way.
If you’ve been bitten by a dog and wish to make a claim, contact us right away on 0141 2801112.
