If you have been injured by a dog bite or animal attack, you may be eligible to claim compensation for your loss.
The QLD dog bite lawyers and public liability claims team at Splatt Lawyers can provide legal advice about your rights and entitlements.
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Every year, about 100,000 people in Australia suffer injuries as a result of dog attacks. Between 12% and 14% of impacted persons will need medical treatment to assist their recovery. Depending on its severity, this type of attack can be traumatic and incur significant medical expenses, especially if it stops you from working.
The Queensland Civil Liability Act protects your right to claim compensation for dog bite injuries due to negligence. If you have been bitten by a dog and suffered physical or psychological injuries, you may have the right to make 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
An experienced dog attack compensation lawyer can provide guidance on the legal process for dog bite claims.
If you have a dog bite injury that stops you from working, you could be concerned about the cost of legal fees. 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:
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The financial worth of a damages claim generally depends on the severity of injuries and their impact on your life.
Our public liability claim solicitors can explain the factors influencing payout values, which include the following:
Approved animal attack or dog bite compensation can include both economic and non-economic damages, 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:
Animal attacks can cause both physical and psychological injuries, such as:
If another person witnessed your attack, they might also suffer from nervous shock.
Dog owners have a general duty for the safety of others, so if a dog attack occurred 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, you would need to prove the following:
An expert animal attack lawyer can explain how to collect the required evidence and prove a case.
If a dog or animal has injured you, you could have the right to claim dog bite compensation.
Our qualified dog bite lawyera offer a free initial consultation that can explain how to:
They provide insights into public liability law regarding claims for dog and animal attacks 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:
When your wound has stabilised, get a medical report detailing your injuries
Queensland dog bite compensation claims are subject to strict time limits, which vary depending on the circumstances of the animal attack.
Our personal injury lawyers can explain the time limit for your dog bite case during a free case review.
In Queensland, everyone responsible for controlling an animal is liable when their dog attacks someone. This includes anyone holding the animal or the dog’s owner.
The public liability insurer of the guilty party is usually liable to provide a fair compensation payout.
People sometimes disregard dog bites 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:
Injured people attempting to manage their claims will often struggle against large insurance companies, particularly in challenging areas of law like public liability.
When filing a claim, you could represent yourself. To do this, you will need a solid knowledge of the law, your rights, and obligations under the law, plus a determination to pursue the case to advance your case.
Others seek advice from a compensation lawyer about dog bite claims rather than represent themselves in court. They explain the claim process, court proceedings, and potential barriers to a successful outcome.
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