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Dog Bite Injury Lawyers Lawyers Perth & Western Australia

A dog bite can cause serious, life-changing injuries. Our trusted No Win No Fee* dog bite injury lawyers are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for your claim.

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Am I eligible for a dog bite injury claim? 

If you have suffered a serious dog bite injury following a dog attack, our experienced public liability dog bite accident lawyers may be able to help. You may be eligible for a dog bite injury claim if: 

  • The injury was caused as a result of a dog attack 

  • Your dog bite injury occurred on someone else’s property where a duty of care was owed 

  • The duty of care was breached 

  • If because of the failed duty of care, you sustained serious dog attack injuries (physical or psychological)  

What is a dog attack? 

Under Western Australian law, a dog attack includes: 

  • Aggressive rushing or harassing behaviour 

  • Biting or otherwise causing physical injury 

  • Attempting to attack or behaving in a way that causes a reasonable person to fear physical injury 

  • Tearing clothing or otherwise damaging property of the person attacked 

Examples of dog attack situations which may lead to a dog bite injury claim include: 

  • Fostering a dog in your own home 

  • Your own dog’s attack on infants or children on your property 

  • A delivery driver is invited to enter private property where a dangerous dog is present 

  • A dog-owner has their dog off-leash in a public place 

  • An inadequately restrained dog escapes their property and is roaming local footpaths 

What compensation can I claim?

If you’re attacked and have been bitten by a dog you may be eligible for compensation via a claim against the: 

  • Dog owner 

  • Owner of the premises where your dog bite injury occurred  

Strict time limits apply for making a dog bite injury claim. The dog bite injury compensation you may receive could include: 

  • Loss of income 

  • Medical and rehabilitation costs 

  • Cost of a carer 

  • Pain and suffering 

Our local, experienced dog bite accident lawyers are committed to helping you obtain the compensation you deserve, so you can recover and plan for your future. 

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What is the dog bite injury claims process? 

At Stephen Browne, our experienced local dog bite accident lawyers have been navigating public liability claim processes for nearly 40 years. Each client and their dog bite injury claim are unique, and so the time for each claim can vary. We’re here to help, advise and support you. Below are the four key stages of a dog bite injury claim.

Obligation-free first consultation

During your obligation-free consultation with Stephen Browne’s dog bite accident lawyers, we’ll listen to your situation and review your claim. If our dog bite injury lawyers can help, we’ll explain your available compensation options and our No Win No Fee* fee structure. 

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Assess and build your claim 

Our experienced local dog bite accident lawyers will gather the necessary documentation and evidence to build and support your dog bite injury claim and ensure you maximise the compensation available to you.

Negotiation  

Our trusted dog bite lawyers will negotiate on your behalf with the insurer, to ensure you maximise your claim. For most dog bite injury claims, agreement is reached out of court, but if your claim proceeds to a court hearing, we’ll advise you every step of the way. 

Settlement  

At Stephen Browne we’re committed to ensuring you receive the compensation you’re entitled to, so you can recover and move forward with your life. 

Obligation-free claim review

Stephen Browne’s No Win No Fee* local dog bite accident lawyers can review it to ensure you achieve the best outcome. 

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What to expect from your obligation-free consultation

Your obligation-free consultation will be with an experienced dog bite accident lawyer in Perth or Joondalup.

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We are here for you 

Our trusted dog bite lawyers are here to advise you every step of the way. During your consultation, your trusted dog bite injury lawyer will: 

  • Listen to what happened to you and review your claim 

  • Discuss your legal options and potential compensation 

  • Advise on the legal process and our fees 

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What to bring 

You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment. Please also bring along any relevant documentation to your claim. This might include: 

  • Photo identification 

  • Medical reports 

  • Copies of any correspondence between you and the dog-owner or their insurer 

  • Written witness reports or images of the dog attack 

  • Written records of work absences caused by your dog bite injury 

Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you need, our trusted team is here to support you through the legal process. 

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What our clients say

Over the last 40 years we have worked hard to deliver our clients outstanding results and ensuring they get the compensation they rightly deserve.

Excellent service from start to finish. Stephen, Bianca, Michelle and Mr. Pratt were upfront from the beginning and always kept me informed throughout the entire process. I was very happy with the whole procedure and the final settlement. I would not hesitate to refer them to anyone. Once again thank you. 

Simon

    Thank you so much for all your efforts and support these past few years. You really made a big difference to all of us.

    Angelo

      I found Stephen Browne so good to use, they helped me heaps and always made me feel comfortable. I live in the rural area and my case was done over the phone. Diana Santiago was so nice she helped me in many ways, she was always positive. Allon Klein my lawyer was always helpful to and easy to talk to. Thank you very very much for what you have done for me.

      Jeneen

        Dog bite injury or bitten by a dog FAQs

        What do you do if a dog bites you?

        If you’re attacked and bitten by a dog, it’s important to: 

        • Get to safety and call for help 

        • Seek immediate medical attention for your dog bite injury 

        • If you can, take photos of the dog attack location and of your dog bite injury 

        • Identify any witnesses to the dog attack and get their contact details 

        • Identify the dog owner 

        • Make a complaint to your local council 

        Am I entitled to compensation after being bitten by a dog?

        Depending on the seriousness and circumstances of your dog bite injury, you could be entitled to compensation after being bitten by a dog. Our trusted and experienced dog bite accident lawyers can review your claim and advise you of your options. 

        Obligation-free claim review 

        If you have made a dog bite injury claim, Stephen Browne’s No Win No Fee* local lawyers can review it to ensure you achieve the best outcome. 

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