Currently the UK’s Dangerous Dogs Act lists just four “banned” breeds: Pit Bull Terriers Japanese Tosas Dogo Argentinos Fila Brazilieros Of these we suspect you probably have only ever heard of one or maybe two on the list. However a
Dog bite solicitor nominated for Best Solicitor Award
Having already been recognised by the prestigious Legal 500, dog bite solicitor James McNally has now been shortlisted by DASLS in the category Best Solicitor. The Judging Panel were looking for someone who demonstrated involvement at a responsible level in
6 year old girl bitten by police dog suffers over 10 wounds
The BBC are reporting that six-year-old Phoebe Malone has been bitten by a police dog while officers were chasing a suspect in Manchester. Phoebe was outside playing with friends when she was bitten on both legs. The dog had been
Dog laws still fail to bite for delivery drivers
While Postal Workers apparently celebrate an increase in prosecutions for dog attacks and a 10% fall in attacks overall, solicitor James McNally considers the truth that might hide behind the statistics and the impact such attacks have on the growing
U.S. Doctors work to increase knowledge to prevent dog attacks
All dog behaviour experts seem to agree that the vast majority of dog attacks are preventable. In the U.S. there are an estimated 4.7 million attacks per year with over half of the victims being children with two thirds of
Bristol University study suggests banning owners not breeds
Time and time again when we read in the press that their has been another dog attack we aren’t surprised to see it illustrated with another stock photo of a snarling pit bull or staffie with a headline screaming about
www.dogbitesolicitors.co.uk offers to deliver to the delivery drivers
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