If you have been injured by a dog bite caused by another party’s negligence, you may be able to claim dog attack compensation for financial loss.
The QLD dog bite lawyers and public liability team at Splatt Lawyers can provide legal advice about your rights and entitlements, including your eligibility to seek compensation.
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Every year, about 100,000 people in Australia suffer injuries as a result of dog attacks, with many needing medical treatment to support their recovery. Depending on its severity, this type of attack can be traumatic and incur significant medical expenses and lost wages.
The Queensland Civil Liability Act safeguards your right to claim compensation for dog bite injuries caused by negligence. So, if you have been bitten by a dog and suffered physical or psychological injuries, you may be eligible to lodge a dog bite compensation claim.
When someone else’s negligence causes you harm, our Queensland dog attack lawyers offer a free case review that can explain your legal rights. Call 1800 700 125
Experienced dog attack lawyers can provide guidance on the legal process for dog attack claims.
If you have been attacked by a dog and can’t work, you may be concerned about the cost of legal fees and representation. At such a time, you may not have the budget to seek advice from a personal injury lawyer about the legal consequences of a dog attack injury.
Splatt Lawyers offers a 100% no-risk guarantee for financial compensation claims, which means the following:
Our Queensland public liability lawyers can explain our legal cost agreement, which outlines our 100% No Win, No Fee policy during a free consultation. It’s free to know where you stand. Call 1800 700 125
The financial worth of a damages claim generally depends on the severity of injuries and their impact on your life.
Our public liability lawyers can explain the factors influencing payout values, which include the following:
Approved animal attack or dog bite compensation can include damages for both non-economic and economic loss, including:
Someone who has experienced a financial loss due to harm by a dog or animal attack can claim legal damages under common law.
To make a claim, they would need to establish the legal liability of the dog’s owner and the premises where the dog or animal is usually kept.
Experienced QLD personal injury lawyers understand how it works.
Common animal and dog bite injuries include:
Dog attacks can cause both physical and psychological injuries, such as:
If someone else saw you being bitten by a dog, they might also suffer from nervous shock.
Pet owners have a general duty for the safety of others. As a result, they can be held liable if a dog attack occurs because:
If any of the above apply to your situation, you may have the basis of a valid dog bite claim.
The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Regulation 2019 outlines the responsibilities of registered dog and cat owners in Queensland. These laws include provisions for ensuring the public’s safety from animal attacks.
The dog owner is liable if their animal causes harm to you, even if they are not present during the incident. This responsibility extends to both public and private property.
Starting legal action for dog bites can be challenging. To have a successful dog bite injury claim, the injured party would need to prove the following:
An experienced dog attack lawyer can explain how to collect the required evidence to prove a dog case.
If a dog or animal has injured you, you could have the right to claim dog bite compensation.
Our qualified dog bite lawyers offer a free initial consultation that can explain how to:
Our legal team can provide insights for public liability law matters, including dog attack claims, on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Pay for a win and zero if you lose. It’s free, to be sure. Call 1800 700 125
Splatt Lawyers provides legal advice for dog bite compensation claims from ten QLD-wide locations.
If you have an animal or dog attack injury, you should:
Queensland dog bite compensation claims are subject to strict time limits, which vary depending on the circumstances of the animal attack.
There is a general time limit of three years to claim public liability compensation for a dog bite case. However, deadlines can change based on your unique circumstances.
Expert lawyers can explain the time limit for filing a dog attack claim that applies to your situation.
In Queensland, the pet owner is usually liable for harm caused by a dog attack, even if they did nothing wrong. Often, the pet owner has public liability cover, including in their home and contents insurance, regardless of where the injury occurred.
However, everyone responsible for controlling an animal can be liable when their dog attacks someone. This includes anyone holding the animal and/or the owner of the dog.
The public liability insurer of the guilty party is usually liable to provide a fair compensation payout.
People sometimes disregard dog attacks because they think that they don’t qualify as personal injury claims. However, several dog bite injuries can be actionable under personal injury law. Some common examples include:
You could make a dog bite claim without the support of a legal team. However, insurance companies typically try to limit their liability for public liability claim payouts.
Expert lawyers are familiar with the tactics insurers use to limit their liability for paying damages. Consequently, legal representation could deliver a stronger outcome.
Restricted breeds in Queensland include the following:
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