Animal attacks can cause puncture wounds, infection, nerve damage, scarring and lasting psychological effects. Children and other vulnerable people may experience particularly serious consequences.
We investigate ownership and control of the animal, the circumstances of the incident, available insurance and the medical evidence needed to describe the injury.
Not always. Liability depends on the governing law and circumstances, and prior behaviour is only one possible factor.
Photograph the injuries, identify the owner and animal, obtain witness information, keep medical records and preserve any report made to authorities.
Documented psychological symptoms may be relevant along with the physical injury.
