Pandemic Responsible For Increase In Dog Attacks?
With dog attacks being a constant feature in the news these days, it seems that the increase in attacks is due, at least in part, to the 3.2 million British households who have taken on a pet since the beginning of the Covid Pandemic. Dogs, by their nature, are social… Read More
Posted on: December 14, 2023Attacks By American XL Bully Dogs Are On The Rise
American Bullies are a relatively new breed, originating in the 1980s. They are mixed breed Bulldogs, often being bred with Mastiffs and other larger breeds to make them bigger - commonly known as the XL Bully. Often seen as a ‘status symbol’, they are growing in popularity and are renowned… Read More
Posted on: September 12, 2023POSTAL WORKERS GRIPPED BY…… A DOG?
Are you a Royal Mail or delivery worker going about your day-to-day job posting customers’ birthday cards, letters or parcels, when, without warning, you post something through a letterbox and next thing you know, something has bitten your fingers and won’t let go? Or the customer opens the door and… Read More
Posted on: August 23, 2023Increase In Dog Bite Cases
With the rise in dog ownership there has also been a rise in dog bite cases in the UK. Sadly, dog bites happen more often that you would expect. We are acting for many client’s and are helping them with rehabilitation needs and in obtaining compensation for their injuries. There… Read More
Posted on: July 4, 2023Can I Claim Compensation for a Dog Bite?
There is no doubt that the UK is a nation of dog lovers. Whilst the vast majority of dogs pose no threat, there are over 200,000 dog attacks taking place each year. According to Government figures, hospital admissions for dog attacks have increased by 81% since 2005. An unacceptably high… Read More
Posted on: December 20, 2019Over 2,400 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year
Sky News recently reported on the number of dog attacks on Royal Mail staff members. Royal Mail claim that there were just under 2,500 dog attacks on postal workers reported in 2018/2019. This amounts to nearly 50 dog attacks per week. Royal Mail also commented that some of the of… Read More
Posted on: August 7, 2019Seven dog attacks a day on postal workers
The Royal Mail has revealed that its postmen and women have suffered over 14,500 attacks by dogs over the last five years - and more than 2,500 already this year alone. Although this is a 7% decline from the previous year, there is an average of seven attacks every day.… Read More
Posted on: July 31, 2017Schoolgirl left scarred after dog attack
A schoolgirl has suffered severe injuries after a Staffordshire bull terrier tore chunks out of her leg and has left her scarred for life. The 11-year-old was forced to fight the dog off for ten minutes and it has left her with huge scars, muscle and nerve damage and she… Read More
Posted on: January 27, 2017Aspiring model suffers horrifying facial injuries after dog attack
An aspiring model suffered facial injuries after a dog attack from trying to pet a stranger's dog. Shannon Clark suffered gaping wounds to her mouth and chin after the dog turned on her without warning. She was left with blood gushing down her face and jagged cuts piercing right through… Read More
Posted on: January 16, 2017Baby girl attacked and killed by a dog
On 3 October 2014 a six month old baby was attacked in her own home by a dog, whose breed is currently unknown. The East Midlands Ambulance Service acted quickly and tactfully to provide emergency service to the baby but unfortunately, as her injuries were so severe, the team of… Read More
Posted on: October 20, 2014