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Dog bites and dog attacks can cause serious personal injury losses – not just physical but psychological as well. A serious dog bite can cause abrasions and lacerations as well as broken bones and crush injuries due to the force of the dog bite. Children are frequently dog bite victims and the injuries they suffer are most often on the face, due to their small stature. In some cases, a dog attack may even lead to death.

Bitted by a Dog?

Dog attacks, while still rare, have been in the press more often in recent years. NHS statistics show that the number of people being treated in hospital for dog bites and attendant injuries from dog attacks has risen by a surprising 40% in the last few years alone. This worrying increase could be down to particular dog breeds or the rising number of dogs in the UK overall or an increase in negligent owners.

If you or a loved one has recently been injured by a dog attack and has not sought medical attention, you should do so immediately.

• Immediately report your accident to the police and request a copy of the Police Accident Report.
• Try to obtain the name, address, and contact information of the animal owner.
• Try to get the name and contact information of any people who witnessed the attack.
• Take photographs of the animal that caused your injuries in the location of the accident, if possible.
• Take photographs of any visible injuries you have suffered as a result of the attack.
• Do not have any communication with the owner of the dog or the owner's insurance company. If you consent to a recorded statement or accept any form of compensation, you may waive your right to claim damages.
• Try to save any clothing that may have been damaged by the animal.
• Take photographs of any property damage caused by the animal.
• Contact Help U Claim for further free advice

Let Help U Claim assess your situation and, in eligible cases, help you secure the best possible compensation.

• Nothing to pay
• No deductions from your compensation
• An experienced solicitor will handle your claim
• Friendly, professional and supportive staff
• Excellent claim success rate
• Peace of mind that we are a registered and compliant company with the Ministry of Justice
• Talk in plain English, avoiding legal jargon

We help people every day claim compensation following all types of accidents, injuries and illnesses sometimes in the most unusual of circumstances.

Call us on 0800 118 5855 or complete our online form and we'll call you back and tell you straight away whether we think you have a valid case and how you can make a claim.