Articles

Animal Attack Claims

Being attacked by an animal can be painful, frightening and traumatic, with significant injuries sometimes resulting. The attack may cause physical scarring that in some cases lasts for life. Emotional scarring can also be a consequence of animal attacks. A victim may also suffer psychological problems as a result of an attack, such as developing a fear of animals or being afraid to go out alone. Animal attack claims made on a ‘no win no fee’ basis offer victims the opportunity to seek compensation for such injuries without incurring legal costs. 

Animal attack claims show that dogs account for many animal attacks. In recent years in the UK, there has been a lot of publicity about attacks on people by Rottweiler and Pit Bull dogs. Other breeds, such as German Shepherds, have also been known to be equally ferocious. Other domesticated animals, such as ferrets, birds and cats can also bite or injure people. As well as suffering injuries and possible psychological damage, the person who has been attacked will probably need medical attention that may become long-term.

If you or any of your children have been attacked by an animal you may be entitled to compensation. In seeking advice from a solicitor, you don’t have to worry about legal fees. Solicitors are able to offer ‘no win no fee’ accident claims to their clients. Whether your case succeeds or not, you will not incur any legal costs. If you decide to proceed with a claim for compensation, it may not even be necessary for you to attend court, as animal attack claims can often be dealt with through the post.

‘No win no fee’ claims make it possible for anyone eligible to make animal attack claims for compensation to do so, free of the worry of large legal costs at the end. In addition to the fact that you will no have to pay any legal costs, you will start your case knowing that your compensation will be yours in full, with no deductions for your solicitor’s costs. In the event of a straightforward settlement in your favour, the insurer for the other party will pay your legal fees. 

If your claim does not succeed, you will still not have to pay legal costs. Again, these will be covered by insurance. Even if the worst outcome occurs, with the case being lost at trial, you should have insurance to cover yourself against the possibility of having to pay the other party’s costs. This type of insurance is something that people considering making animal attack claims for compensation should discuss with their solicitors before proceeding.