Injury Caused by Animals

If you have suffered injury caused by an animal, you may be entitled to claim compensation against the owner or keeper of the animal.

There are various ways in which you could suffer injury from an animal:

• Bitten by a dog
• Kicked by a horse
• Thrown from a horse
• Road traffic accident, caused by animals running into the road

Suffering injury as a result an accident involving an animal can be a very painful and traumatic experience.

It is not always clear cut when making an injury compensation claim after suffering injury by an animal, as you may have to prove that it was the fault of the person or organisation responsible for the animal. Therefore it may assist your case to:  

• Report the incident to the police
• Ensure you have identified and taken details of the owner of the animal
• Take pictures of the incident and any injury
• Take details of any witnesses

If you have been injured as a result of an accident involving an animal, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will act on your behalf. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.