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Dog bite cases and outcomes including from settlement can vary drastically, depending on the circumstances and situation of each individual case.
Under the Companion Animals Act 1998 the owner of a dog that causes you physical and/or psychological injuries will be liable to pay you compensation or damages.
(1) The owner of a dog is liable in damages in respect of:
(a) bodily injury to a person caused by the dog wounding or attacking that person, and
(b) damage to the personal property of a person (including clothing) caused by the dog in the course of attacking that person.
(2) This law does not apply in respect of:
(a) an attack by a dog occurring on any property or vehicle of which the owner of the dog is an occupier or on which the dog is ordinarily kept, but only if the person attacked was not lawfully on the property or vehicle and the dog was not a dangerous dog, menacing dog or restricted dog at the time of the attack, or
(b) an attack by a dog that is in immediate response to, and is wholly induced by, intentional provocation of the dog by a person other than the owner of the dog or the owner's employees or agents.
(3) The law does not apply in respect of a police dog or a corrective services dog.
(4) The law does not affect the liability apart from this section of any person for damage caused by a dog.
Whilst at first it may be that your injuries do not appear like much, the injuries could become indeed very serious. There could be complications including from significant pain, swelling, and surgeries. There could be a decreased range of motion, for example. The psychological trauma may become persistent and permanent.
Every case is different, at times there are significant injuries which affected the victim's ability to work and undertake tasks around the home. If you have been involved in a dog bite attack, you should immediately seek medical treatment. Even if the bite does not seem to be very serious, it is extremely important to have any wounds including puncture wounds professionally treated.
You may be entitled to receive damages which could include monetary compensation for your pain and suffering, all past incurred and future medical treatment expenses, loss of wages due to the inability or reduced ability to work due to your injuries and domestic care and assistance.
If you or any one have sustained injuries from a dog bite or attack, you should contact one of our experienced Prominent Lawyers on 1800 77 66 46. You can also visit us on www.prominentlawyers.com.au
