Although we are dog bite solicitors a better name for us might be “dog bites and dog strikes solicitors” as we also deal with an awful lot of claims where someone has been knocked over by a dog often suffering broken
No insurance usually means no claim – but what if the dog bite victim is insured?
A dog bite compensation claim is a unique type of personal injury claim and if the dog owner does not have the benefit of insurance then it could be the end of the road, or perhaps not, it may be
Dog Bite Lawyer finalist in National Awards
Specialist Dog Bite Lawyer Jasmine Moxey-Butler has been named as one of the finalists in the 2019 National CILEx awards. Recognised for her exceptional successes throughout the year and supported by comments from clients and others in the legal profession the
Dog bite compensation increased from £250 to £22,500
Dog bite victim’s compensation increased from £250 to £22,500 A three-year-old girl who was the victim of a vicious dog attack has had her dog bite compensation award increased from just £250 to over £22,500, after we made a claim
Dog bite solicitor invited to Westminster to discuss Dangerous Dogs Act
Following the annoucement that the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee were to examine the current legislation on dangerous dogs Slee Blackwell’s specialist dog bite solicitor James McNally was invited to Westminster to meet with MP Neil Parish and
Dog Bite Victims who agree “Dogbos” make defending claims difficult for Dangerous Dog Owners
We are seeing more and more cases where dog bites reported to the police will be dealt with by way of a Community Resolution Order (CRN) or Community Protection Notice (CPN). These are sometime referred to as a “Dogbo” because
NHS figures show number of dog attacks falls but Greater Manchester still sees a dog bite victim hospitalised every day of the year
Figures from NHS Digital show that there were 7,461 admissions to hospitals in England in 2016/17 due to someone being bitten or injured by a dog. This works out an average of more than 20 admissions a day. This is
Is every dog allowed one bite?
We look at the mistaken belief that every dog is allowed one bite. Our specialist team takes over lots of cases from solicitors who have told their clients they cannot help because the dog that bit had no history of
How Dangerous is a Dangerous Dog?
Pit bull type dogs are a banned breed in the UK with the Dangerous Dog legislation specifically naming them and preventing their ownership and breeding. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 identifies dogs that are bred for fighting. Section 1 says: (1)
US Navy Seal gives Dog Bite Survival tips
Dog Bite Solicitors Slee Blackwell (www.sleeblackwell.co.uk) are here to help dog bite victims after an attack. But is it possible to avoid an attack in the first place? Clint Emerson is a former Navy Seal and author of the 100 Deadly