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Accidents Involving Animals
Accidents involving animals often involve them escaping or behaving aggressively such as kicking, biting or charging. Claims can be based on:
- negligence of the owner – if this is not the first time that the animal has attacked someone and the owner has failed to take reasonable precautions
- the Animals Act 1971
These claims require careful analysis of the law including whether the animal belongs to a dangerous species and if not whether the particular animal was known to have dangerous characteristics.
Because of our considerable experience of accidents involving animals, we know what to look for and will identify at an early stage:
- the right animal (if more than one was involved in the incident)
- the legal owner and whether they are insured or otherwise worth suing
- the precise arrangements made for looking after the animal
- whether there are records of any previous attacks by the animal involved
To speak to a specialist personal injury lawyer who can help with an accident claim involving an animal or any other type of personal injury claim contact us now by calling, emailing or filling in our free initial advice form.