When you’re bitten or attacked by a dog, it can be terrifying and leave you with severe physical injuries and emotional trauma. Our dog bite injury lawyers are experienced in helping people make dog bite compensation claims. We make sure you can access the support and rehabilitation you need to make the best recovery possible.

Our dog bite solicitors are friendly and approachable. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Dog owners and handlers have a responsibility to prevent their dog from acting dangerously and harming other people. Injuries caused by dogs aren’t limited to attacks and bites. Dog injuries can also mean a dog running into the road and causing an accident, or if you’re knocked down by a dog jumping up at you.

If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a dog, we could help you claim compensation and get access to the right support. Contact our team to start your claim.

Can I claim compensation for a dog bite?

Our team can handle many types of dog injury claim for you. We’ve helped people make claims related to:

• Tradespeople/delivery workers/care staff harmed on private property by uncontrolled dogs
• Dog bites/attacks
• Children bitten by dogs
• Road traffic accidents caused by dogs (includes cyclists and horse riders)
• Injuries caused by livestock such as cows, that were spooked by a dog.

Dogs should always be under the handler’s control, whether on or off lead. If you’ve been attacked or bitten by a dog that wasn’t yours, you could claim compensation.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your dog bite claim?

We’ve a specialist team of animal injury solicitors who understand what you’re going through. We’ve experience helping people who’ve been attacked by dogs, as well as those who’ve been injured because of an uncontrolled dog. Their expertise will be used to get you the best outcome.

Our experts will make sure you understand everything that’s happening throughout your claim. They’ll be there to answer any questions you have and make sure you make informed decisions.

While your claim is ongoing, and afterwards, you’ll have access to our Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators. They’re trained clinical experts who’ll help you get the best possible rehabilitation to make the best recovery you can. 

When you need to discuss your claim with your solicitor, our UK-wide offices have confidential spaces you can comfortably chat about your claim. We can also arrange phone or video calls or arrange to meet you at an appropriate location if needed.