Dog Bite Claim

1jayjill2

Can anyone advise the difference between seeking a claim via regular solicitor and no win no fee firm?  In particular do you get less if you use no win no fee route?  Do they take a cut from the compensation?  I was attacked by a Rottweiler and sustained substantial injury.  Thanks

Comms69

Yes you generally get less from NWNF, as the solicitor will take a cut. That said a solicitor could end up costing more in either case. 

In what way were you attacked? Context matters

Comms69

Yes you generally get less from NWNF, as the solicitor will take a cut. That said a solicitor could end up costing more in either case. 

In what way were you attacked? Context matters

pphillips

Are you a member of a trade union or do you have any legal expenses insurance added on to your other insurance policies?
Or do the owners of the dog have pet insurance with third party liability, in which case you might want to contact the insurer?
If not, do the owners have the ability to pay you compensation?

1jayjill2

Not my dog.  It ran at me, unprovoked and I had nearly twenty spaced out stitches.  Have lost feeling in part of leg.  Feeling very traumatised still.   I know nothing about my insurance or the other person's but will find out.  Have been in recovery last number of weeks.  Thanks for the info re NWNF, I just wondered if they got a cut and it appears they do from what you are saying.  Thanks.

Comms69

1jayjill2 said:

Not my dog.  It ran at me, unprovoked and I had nearly twenty spaced out stitches.  Have lost feeling in part of leg.  Feeling very traumatised still.   I know nothing about my insurance or the other person's but will find out.  Have been in recovery last number of weeks.  Thanks for the info re NWNF, I just wondered if they got a cut and it appears they do from what you are saying.  Thanks.

Were you in public? Did you report to the police?

pphillips

1jayjill2 said:

Not my dog.  It ran at me, unprovoked and I had nearly twenty spaced out stitches.  Have lost feeling in part of leg.  Feeling very traumatised still.   I know nothing about my insurance or the other person's but will find out.  Have been in recovery last number of weeks.  Thanks for the info re NWNF, I just wondered if they got a cut and it appears they do from what you are saying.  Thanks.

So sorry to hear about your pain and suffering.
I hope you're able to get this resolved.

elsien

DDA doesn't just apply to the dog being in public - may be a claim if the dog is out of control in a private space as well. 

Comms69

elsien said:

DDA doesn't just apply to the dog being in public - may be a claim if the dog is out of control in a private space as well. 

Yes but context

pphillips

elsien said:

DDA doesn't just apply to the dog being in public - may be a claim if the dog is out of control in a private space as well. 

Whether it was public or private space, the OP can still claim personal injury if the owner was negligent.

Carrot007

pphillips said:

Whether it was public or private space, the OP can still claim personal injury if the owner was negligent.

Indeed but if it's some knuckle dragger with no money they won't get far. As a such mayab a no win no fee is advisable. But for any accurtate plan more info is needed as usual.