Dog Bites and Attacks Compensation Claims
Dog attacks can lead to lifelong physical or psychological deterioration in the person. You've probably heard the phrase "I was attacked by a dog when I was little, so I'm scared" from people who are afraid of dogs. This is an example of a lifetime of psychological damage. Apart from that, the extent of the physical damage can be quite large. Unfortunately, these personal injuries from dog bites are quite common.
Victims of dog attacks can seek compensation from those responsible for the dog. There are many factors that, depending on the circumstances, could mean a right to claim compensation after what happened. Since everyone's circumstances are different, a public liability lawyer should be consulted, who can provide the most accurate information about prospective legal options.
What is an Attack?
The attack is defined in section 3 of the Law as follows:
aggressively attack or harass any person or animal; or
bite a person or animal or otherwise cause physical injury; or
tearing the attacked person's clothing or otherwise damaging his property; or
Attempting to attack or behaving in a way that causes a reasonable person to fear physical injury.
Of course, for the attack to be subject to compensation; The dog's aggressive behavior must not be justified for any reasonable reason.
Common Injuries Resulting from Dog Bites
Some of the common injuries from dog bites include:
any deterioration in the body
Deep wounds on the leg
Any scars formed
loss of body parts (finger, ear, nose, etc.)
facial injuries
In some cases, if the attacking animal is feral, the extent of the injury can be life-threatening
psychological injuries
These are the common problems encountered. As mentioned earlier, the circumstances and consequences of each event are different. Therefore, if the injury you suffered is not mentioned here, it is not a problem. However, the compensation to be received should be determined in consultation with a lawyer who is specialized in the field
What Can be Claimed as Compensation After a Dog Bite Injury?
dog bite compensation claim will cover all physical and psychological injuries and losses, including past and future costs that may be incurred. Some examples of what can be claimed are:
Compensation for pain and suffering
Any time off work and lost earnings
Any future lost earnings
Treatment cost
Hospital expenses
Cost of rehabilitation
costs of home help and care provided by anyone
Travel and accommodation expenses
Any change in your ability to work
The above lists what may be entitled to compensation. As each situation is different, dog bite compensation experts will explain exactly what to claim once they know the details of the situation.
So, How is Compensation Calculated?
Depending on the injuries suffered from the dog bite, the compensation is calculated as follows: First of all, the daily routine life before the dog bite injury is determined. Then the changes that occurred after the dog bite are listed. Compensation is determined as the monetary equivalent of the difference between them.
So, if You are the Owner of the Dog, for what Behavior will you be Considered Responsible?
The owner of the dog is liable for damages in the following cases:
If the dog wanders on its own without an owner and in that time harms someone
If the dog hurts another person while being walked off-leash in a public place requiring a leash
if the owner of the dog loses control of his dog
If the owner has bred the dog to cause direct harm to others
It doesn't matter if the dog you own has attacked someone or if a dog has attacked you. In either case, you should be aware of both your rights and responsibilities. For this, you can contact an expert lawyer and be informed about the whole process in the most accurate way.
