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Common injuries
Dog bites cause far more than surface wounds. The physical and psychological damage can last months or years. Whatever you're dealing with, we've handled accidents in public places like yours before.
Deep bite wounds that damage tissue and muscle. Dog teeth can cause severe tearing that requires stitches, surgery, and extended treatment.
Dog bites are notorious for infection. Bacteria from a dog's mouth can cause serious complications requiring antibiotics and hospital treatment.
Permanent scars from dog attacks, especially on the face and hands. Disfigurement affects confidence, work prospects, and daily life.
Large dogs can knock victims to the ground, causing broken wrists, arms, and hips. Falls during attacks often cause fractures in older victims.
Deep bites can sever nerves and tendons, causing loss of feeling or movement. Hand and arm injuries often require specialist reconstructive surgery.
PTSD, anxiety, and cynophobia (fear of dogs) are common after attacks. The mental impact is a real injury that deserves real compensation.
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Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).
Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.
You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.
Every dog bite claim is different. Your injuries, recovery and lost earnings all factor in.
Minor scarring (not face)
Significant facial scarring
Hand or finger injury
Wrist injury
PTSD (moderate)
PTSD (severe)
Leg injury (moderate)
Arm injury (moderate)
Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, therapy and travel costs.
Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.
Common causes
Most dog attacks happen because owners fail to control their animals. Negligence takes many forms.
Dogs off the lead
Unleashed in public spaces
Known aggressive dogs
Owners ignoring prior incidents
Inadequate containment
Broken fences, open gates
Banned breed violations
Dangerous Dogs Act breaches
Unsupervised with children
Dogs left alone with kids
Attacks on passers-by
Unprovoked attacks in public
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Common questions
Everything you need to know about making a dog bite claim. Can't find your answer? Call us on 0333 006 8282.
If someone else's dog attacked you, because the owner failed to control their pet, didn't use a lead or muzzle, or let a dangerous dog roam freely, you absolutely deserve compensation. Dog bites leave physical wounds, risk of infection, and lasting psychological trauma.
We see victims struggling with scarring, phobias, and mounting medical bills. None of that should be your burden to bear alone. Call us on 0333 006 8282. It's No Win, No Fee¹.
Yes, you absolutely can claim dog attack compensation if someone else's dog injured you. The owner is responsible for controlling their pet, and if they failed to do so, you deserve compensation for your injuries and trauma.
Your dog bite claim amount depends on your specific injuries, medical costs, time off work, and psychological impact. We fight for every penny you deserve, covering everything from scarring to phobia therapy. Call us on 0333 006 8282 for an assessment of what your case is worth.
Get medical attention straight away, dog bites get infected easily and you need evidence for your claim. Get the dog owner's name and address while everything's fresh, then report the attack to police. Take photos of your injuries as soon as possible.
Yes, the owner's claim that it's a first offence doesn't remove their responsibility. Under UK law, dog owners have a duty to control their animals at all times. A first-time bite doesn't excuse negligence, you still deserve compensation.
You have three years from the date of the dog attack to start your claim. Don't wait though. Evidence disappears and witnesses forget details over time. If you're approaching that deadline, get in touch immediately.
Dog attacks are more common than many people realise. NHS data shows around 8,000 hospital admissions for dog bites each year in England alone, with thousands more treated in A&E and by GPs.
These numbers highlight why it's so important to claim the compensation you're entitled to if you've been injured in a dog attack that wasn't your fault.
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From day one. They know your case inside out. No repeating your story to multiple different people.
Our solicitor panel is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Over a decade of getting people the compensation they deserve.
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You pay absolutely nothing upfront. We only get paid when you do. The financial risk sits with us.
We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.
Most of the time, we can connect you with a specialist dog bite solicitor on the same call.
Don't let a negligent dog owner cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.
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