Pages On: Animal Attacks
Animals are one of nature’s greatest gifts, but their nature can be somewhat hazardous to humans. A poorly trained or abused dog is likely to have detrimental behaviour towards people, and can bite and seriously injure them. If an animal attacks you, and there is sufficient evidence for conviction, then the owner is liable, and you will be entitled to personal injury compensation.
£10K compensation following police dog bite
Posted: 9 February 2016
Posted in: Animal Attacks, Head and Brain Injuries, Shoulder Injuries
20-year-old Rhys Bennet has been awarded a £10,000 compensation pay out after being bitten by a police dog in October 2007. Rhys underwent a “terrifying” attack when aged 12 whilst playing in a park in Sapcote, Leicester with his friends. Police had been called to the park where it had been reported that children were kicking the pavilion. Police, together with dog handlers, were called to the park and an Alsatian police dog sunk its teeth into Rhys’ shoulder and bit him on the face. Rhys had to undergo surgery as a…
Read MoreDog owner fined following attack on 8-year-old
Posted: 30 September 2015
Posted in: Animal Attacks, Arm Injury
A dog owner from Fife has been ordered to pay compensation to the family of an eight-year-old boy after her dog attacked him in the street. The young boy, who remains anonymous, had been out playing when the dog managed to escape from its house and bite him. The strength of the dog’s grip caused the boy to fall and break his arm. The dog owner, 39-year-old Mandy Wallace, pleaded guilty to owning a dangerously out of control dog that caused injury and was ordered to pay £400 in compensation.…
Read MoreDog & Animal Injury Compensation
Posted in: Animal Attacks
If you have been injured in the last three years, and it wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. The amount you are able to claim depends on the type and severity of your injury. Personal Injury Claims Aberdeen can help you get the compensation you are entitled to. Contact us for more information in making a personal injury claim in Aberdeen. Dog Bite and Animal Attack Compensation Injuries caused by animals are surprisingly common. Most injuries are trivial, but some cause physical and mental distress that…
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