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Dog Bite Compensation Claim Lawyers for Animal Attacks QLD

When a dog bite or animal attack has injured you, seek legal advice from the dog bite lawyers and public liability claims team at Splatt Lawyers. Our dog bite lawyers help Queenslanders with public liability law insights for dog attacks.

Access our 100% No Win, No Fee funding and pay nothing upfront and no costs during the life of your claim. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. It’s free, to be sure. Call 1800 700 125

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Your Legal Right to Claim Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries

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. Thankfully, 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 have physical or psychological injuries, you could have the right to make a dog bite compensation claim. When someone else’s negligence causes you harm, our Queensland dog attack lawyers explain your legal rights.  Call Now for free advice: 1800 700 125

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100% No Win, No Fee Dog Bite Compensation Claims

If you are considering claiming compensation for a dog bite injury, you are probably concerned about the costs of legal fees. We understand you may not have the budget to seek advice from a personal injury lawyer about legal entitlements for a dog attack injury.

So, you will be happy to know that you have no financial risk when you ask Splatt Lawyers for advice about compensation claims. Our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee means the following:

  • It’s free to start.
  • There are no costs or fees during your case.
  • Pay expenses and fees when you achieve a settlement.
  • Owe zero if you lose
  • We fund your assessment and reports.

Our Queensland personal injury lawyers will happily explain our legal cost agreement, which outlines our 100% No Win, No Fee policy. Call Now: 1800 700 125

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How Much Compensation for Dog Bites and Animal Attacks?

The financial worth of your damages claim depends on the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life. Our public liability claim solicitors will be able to provide you with a thorough explanation of your possible claim once you have shared your story with us.

The factors influencing your claim value include:

  • The severity of your injuries
  • Your age at the time of the incident
  • Wages lost now, and future lost income.
  • Your present and future medical costs
  • Your loss of enjoyment of life
  • Travel expenses related to your treatment

Can I Make a Dog Bite Injury Claim?

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 they usually kept the dog or animal.

It’s free for Splatt Lawyers to explain your claim eligibility and your rights.

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What Do I Need to Prove for a Successful Dog Bite Claim?

Starting legal action for dog bites can be challenging. To have a successful dog bite injury claim, you would need to prove the following:

  1. Someone or an entity owed you a duty of care.
  2. The dog owner breached their duty of care.
  3. The consequence of the breach is that someone was harmed.

Splatt Lawyers supports Queensland residents with public liability law insights regarding claims for dog and animal attacks. It’s free, to be sure. Call Now: 1800 700 125

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Common Dog Bite Injuries

Typical animal and dog bite injuries include:

  • Puncture of the skin
  • Lacerations
  • Scrapes and abrasions
  • Bruising and swelling
  • Fractures

Animal attacks can also cause physical and psychological injuries, like phobia, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and depression. If another person witnessed your attack, they might also suffer from nervous shock

A severe animal or dog attack can cause serious injuries that impact your ability to work and earn an income. In this situation, a public liability claim can help cover medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs.

Dog owners have a general duty for the safety of others, so if a dog attack occurred because:

  • The dog owner lost control, and the injured person did nothing to provoke or aggravate the animal.
  • The dog was not wearing a leash in a public area requiring leashes.
  • The dog owner let the animal roam unattended.
  • The owner intentionally raised a dangerous dog to cause harm to others.

You could have the basis of a valid dog bite claim.

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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 you harm, even if they are not present during the incident. This responsibility includes public or private property. Everyone has a general duty of care to keep each other safe at all times. If a dog owner breaches their duty, you could have an actionable dog bite or animal assault claim.

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If you have a successful case for compensation due to a dog and animal bite or attack, you could claim

  1. A non-economic loss, like damages for pain and suffering. 
  2. Reasonable medical costs for your injury – past and future.
  3. Loss of income related to your injury – past and future
  4. Domestic help you might need to manage your life
  5. A portion of your legal costs

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Personal Injury Claim Advice for Dog Attacks

If you have been injured by a dog or animal, you could claim dog bite compensation. However, be aware that Queensland has strict time limits for personal injury claims. Furthermore, you must follow the legal process to receive a successful payout. At now to protect your legal right to compensation.

Contact a Splatt dog bite lawyer now legal advice; we will help you:

  1. Establish who is the dog owner and where they usually keep their pet.
  2. Retrieve evidence such as police, medical, and council records.

Call our dog bite lawyers now for legal support: 1800 700 125 or complete your free, fast online claim check here >

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When you need legal advice for a dog bite compensation claim, it’s good to know Splatt Lawyers are near you. Choose your location now.

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Dog Bite Compensation QLD FAQS

If you have an animal or dog attack injury, you should:

  1. Get immediate medical treatment
  2. When your wound has stabilised, get a medical report detailing your injuries

  3. Document your physical and psychological symptoms with your doctor.
  4. If you have experienced a financial loss because of a dog bite, seek legal help from Splatt Lawyers to understand your right to compensation.

If a dog has bitten you and are seeking compensation, you should seek legal advice from a dog bite lawyer immediately. In Queensland, dog bite compensation claims are subject to strict time limits.

As soon as a personal injury lawyer agrees to advise on your dog bite case, they will explain the deadlines to make a personal injury claim.

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 usually funds 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:

  • Bruises: you have bruises but no broken skin or lacerations.
  • Damaged or ripped clothes:  items or clothing damaged during the attack.
  • Puncture wounds: teeth or claws break through your skin.
  • Bite marks: where the dog left his teeth imprints on your body.

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.

Most people considering a dog bite claim seek advice from a compensation lawyer rather than represent themselves in court. They explain the claim process, court proceedings, and potential barriers to a successful outcome.

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