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Everyone is different and we are all affected in different ways when we are bitten by a dog. The victim’s response to a dog bite has a direct impact on the amount of compensation that can be claimed. Financial losses also differ. If a dog bite means you can’t work then you can claim lost earnings.
You can also claim back your out of pocket expenses, including medical costs. No two claims are ever the same, even where the injuries are similar. We therefore ensure that every dog bite claim is valued individually on a case-by-case basis.
However, to give you a rough idea of the awards that are made and the average compensation for a dog bite we have listed below a small selection of the dog bite claims we have handled and the compensation we have recovered for our clients.
...Dog Bite Claim Case Studies & Compensation Awards
We are proud of our track record of success in the complex area of dog bite claims. We have achieved successful outcomes in a vast range of scenarios. If you take a look at our case studies you will see the breadth of our experience, our numerous successes and dog bite compensation award payouts. You may find a case that directly mirrors your own, but if not, the chances are that someone in our team will have dealt with a similar case.
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Award: £17,000
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Award: £20,000
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Award: £19,500
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Award: £125,000
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Award: £12,000
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Award: £55,000
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Award: £20,000
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Award: £60,000
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Award: £60,000
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Award: £100,000
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Award: £37,000
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Award: £12,500
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Award: £20,000
As you will see, the range of compensation varies enormously from case to case, and the final award is based on so many different factors. This makes it difficult to say with any certainty what the average compensation is for a dog bite.
For further guidance the Judicial Studies Board have produced tables setting out the range of awards that can be made for specific types of injury. These compensation guidelines include:
- A disfiguring scar of legs or arms or hands or back or chest falls in the bracket of £6,870 to £19,930 for a male. Awards for females are usually higher.
- A single noticeable scar, or several superficial scars, of legs, or arms or hands, with some minor cosmetic impact attracts compensation of between £2,080 to £6,870.
The amount of compensation for facial scarring can vary hugely depending upon a range of personal factors. Compensation may also be different for child dog bite claims.
