Dog Bite Compensation Claim: How To Calculate Your Payout
Find out in this Q&A how much compensation you can claim for a dog bite injury to your hand. We discuss both acceptance of liability and compensation payouts for injury to all body parts.
DESCRIPTION – Walking On Pavement Dog Bite Incident
I was walking in the footpath when I was attacked and bitten by a dog which had escaped from an open front door.
My finger was operated on for 3 hours, it was held together with k wires which were taken out after six weeks. I then underwent 2 months of intensive physiotherapy.
It has now been discovered that my finger is still broken and I will need further surgery and possibly a bone graft. It is thought unlikely that my right ring finger will bend and I am right handed.
Legal liability is accepted by the dog owner so what is the approximate level of dog bite compensation I can claim for my finger injury?
SHORT FORM Dog Bite Q&A
Q: My finger was injured from a dog bite, how much can I claim?
A: You can claim compensation for both your pain and suffering (caused by the specific injury) and additional compensation for financial loss and expense (such as - lost income, medical expenses, etc.). The amount of compensation will depend on the body part injured and the exact nature of the injury. Our compensation calculator sets out how much you can claim for various typed of injury to different body parts. Remember that a claim can only be made if liability is proven or accepted for teh dog bite incident.
ANSWER – Animal injury Compensation Response
We note that you have indicated that liability is accepted. Therefore – your query relates to compensation payouts only.
The independent medical report
You have provided a helpful description of your injuries. However – calculation of the correct payout will depend on a description and opinion from an independent medical expert.
This expert will be instructed by the solicitor who is helping you with your claim. The report will describe the exact nature of your injuries coupled with a prognosis (duration of future symptoms, recovery period and any disability).
Payouts for ring finger injury
Please be aware the amount of compensation might vary depending on the severity and location of any scarring and possible psychological injury.
However, for the pain and suffering for injury to your right ring finger – see our finger injury payout calculator. You will find update payout sums for all manner of finger injury claims.
Additional compensation
In addition, you will be entitled to claim compensation for any expenses, financial losses and lost income you may have suffered directly as a result of the dog bit incident.
How to ensure you receive the correct amount of compensation
To ensure you receive the correct sum of compensation – you would need to make your claim with a specialist animal injury solicitor. Generally – you can use a funding arrangement, such as no win no fee.
Claim Your Legal Costs
In addition to your compensation payment – your solicitor will typically be able to claim the bulk of your legal costs from the person responsible for your dog bite injury.
Dog bite compensation payouts for injury to other body parts
The amount of compensation you can receive for injury to other body parts depends primarily on on the part of the body and the severity of the injury. In UK law – generally it does not matter what type of accident caused the injury. Although there are some exceptions – such as neck injury in a road accident
See our compensation payout amounts article. You will find how much compensation you can received for different types of injury to all major body parts. In addition, to physical injury we set out payouts for psychological injury.
FREE legal help
See our free telephone / online legal help. You can not only ask a question and have your claim assessed, but also speak direct to a solicitor to discuss making a dog bite compensation claim..
