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
Dog bite solicitor appears on Channel 5
Channel 5 call on the dog bite solicitor for expert advice James McNally, the ‘go to’ solicitor on animal liability, dog bite compensation and dangerous dogs, appeared on a popular TV show to discuss the growing problem of dog attacks
Can dogs smell fear?
Jim Johnston a retired academic raised addressed an interesting issue on the Quora website. Can dogs smell fear, and if so, how? The considered theory is that a fear reaction changes human chemistry in a way dogs might detect. Individual dogs
Dog bite Solicitors named in elite Legal 500!
The Legal 500 is published annually and is based upon independent research of the legal sector across the UK. The guide is widely acknowledged as being the largest legal referral source available. Dog bite Solicitors Slee Blackwell have earned a
First Aid tips for dog bite victims
Solicitor James McNally has some practical advice for anyone who has been bitten by a dog What should you do if you have been bitten by a dog? The Boots website (www.webmd.boots.com/a-to-z-guides/dog-bites) is a surprisingly valuable source of information on
Medical treatment for dog bite injury victims
Specialist solicitor gives guidance on dog bite injury cases and the availability of medical treatment Recovery for dog bite victims can be a long process. Both physical and psychological injuries can require specialist medical treatment either via the NHS or
Spot the signs that a dog might attack
Our dog bite experts look at the signs that a dog might attack. Dog bite solicitors Slee Blackwell have dealt with hundreds of claims for dog-bite injuries. For many dog bite victims the attack will be described in legal terms