The Communication Workers Union estimate that up to 5,000 postal workers are attacked by dogs each year. The stress of a traumatic experience can be made more manageable for those who are attacked and who are are members of a
The danger of predatory drift
When considering if there is a possible claim under the Animals Act one of these things that has to be considered is the dog’s behaviour at the time. Specifically you have to consider why the dog was acting in the
£1 million paid by NFU Mutual for dog attacks in last two years
The NFU Mutual is one of the UK’s largest insurers and as the name suggest (NFU stands for National Farmer’s Union) specialises in providing a service to rural properties and employers. New figures released by the company show that over
Dog bite warning to election canvassers
With the 2024 general election only a short time away it won’t be long before our mats are covered in leaflets and pamphlets and we are having to open the door to those wanting to explain how they can make
A licence for ill? Should dog licences be reintroduced?
Up until 1987 it was compulsory to have a dog licence. In Northern Ireland it is still a requirement. All dogs had to wear a collar and tag with the details of their owner and any dog found without a
How owners can take the Danger out of a Dangerous Dog
Dog claim lawyer James McNally looks at how the risk of a dangerous dog attack can be minimised. Every time we speak to the owner of a dog which has injured one of our clients we hear the same thing:
Dog bite solicitors recognised for excellence in Personal Injury
Slee Blackwell, the firm of solicitors responsible for this website, has been recommended by the Legal 500. A highly influential guide within the legal sector, the Legal 500 is published every year and ranks law firms across the UK based
Skin Camouflage for dog bite victims
When something as shocking and unexpected as a dog bite happens it’s only natural to be concerned about how the bite will heal and if you will be left with a permanent scar. It’s going to be especially worrying if
DNA used to identify rogue dog
In what is thought to be one of the first times DNA testing has been used in a Scottish dangerous dog investigation Police took swabs from a pet Staffordshire bull terrier which confirmed it was responsible for an attack on
Police dog attacks on innocent people
Police dog attacks on innocent people are “relatively common”, says leading dog bite solicitor. MORE than 150 innocent people were bitten by police dogs in three years across the country, it has been claimed. The issue is in the spotlight