Animals causing injury

We may be a nation of animal lovers but unfortunately animals can be unpredictable and cause thousands of injuries each year. If you’ve been injured by an animal and its owner didn’t take reasonable precautions to protect you, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

The most common types of animal injury are caused by dogs but other animals such as horses, exotic pets, or farmyard animals can cause injury too.

When it comes to dog attacks, the action we recommend will depend on whether the particular breed of dog is covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act. Even if the dog is not classed as a dangerous dog, you may be able to make a claim, particularly if the owner was aware that the dog could be aggressive but had failed to control it properly.

Suffering an animal injury can be upsetting but our experienced personal injury solicitors are here to provide the help and support you need. With our free initial assessment promise, we won’t charge you a penny for an initial chat to find out if you may be able to claim compensation. So call us today on 01388 881 611 to see how we can help you.

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