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Child bitten by dog

Your child has been bitten by a dog. A dog bite can cause a lot of physical and mental damage. In any case, your child is always entitled to compensation after a dog bite. Often, this event is also very emotional for you as a parent. It is then nice to know exactly what to do. In this article, you will read:

Why your child is always entitled to compensation.
Exactly what damages the dog owner must compensate.
What 5 steps to take after your child is bitten by a dog.
Why it is wise to hire an experienced lawyer.

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Dog bite child always entitled to compensation

The shock is well in the air if your child has been bitten by a dog. Your child’s damages should always be compensated by the dog owner. This is because the dog owner is always liable for the dog’s behaviour. Even if the owner could not do anything about it or was not present himself. This also applies in off-leash areas or in the dog owner’s garden. In whatever situation your child is bitten, the dog owner is liable. We also call this strict liability.

Has your child been bitten by a dog in an off-leash area? If so, your child is also entitled to compensation.

What damages must be compensated?

The dog owner must compensate all damages. You can think of:

medical expenses, including plastic surgery and therapy
travel expenses to doctor’s appointments
intensive care if you take this on
having to cancel family holidays
costs without utility, such as a football or dance school subscription
damage to your child’s clothes, shoes or glasses
damages

There are always more damages than you expect. Your child may also face damages in the future. This is because there is no way to predict how the wound will heal. Or what the scars will eventually look like. Your child is still growing and developing. As a result, it is also impossible to predict what the psychological consequences may be. Therefore, a child injury case usually gets an ‘open-ended’ outcome. Suppose your child:

has visible scars from the dog bite and that causes uncertainty
wants to have the scars removed with plastic surgery
wants to go to therapy to overcome his or her fear of dogs

Then your child can return to the personal injury case. Your child can then claim compensation for the damages that have still arisen.

Tip: start with a logbook

It is important that you keep track of all your child’s personal injury claims. You can use a logbook for this purpose. Start keeping injury records from the day of the accident. Write down everything related to the dog bite in the logbook:

what exactly happened that day
each visit to the doctor or hospital
how many days your child has been out of school
what physically ails your child
how your child feels: angry, sad, anxious
what your child is temporarily unable to do

All details are important when calculating your child’s compensation.

Roadmap child bitten by dog

Unfortunately, dog bites are quite common. Sometimes the bite is a warning from a frightened dog. Sometimes it is an attack from an aggressive dog. Whatever the cause, it is important to act quickly. But what should you do if your child has been bitten by a dog? Take these 5 steps.

It is important to hire a lawyer as soon as possible after the dog bite. This way, you can take some of your worries out of your hands.

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Recording data

Immediately write down the dog owner’s details.

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Approaching witnesses

Also write down the details of witnesses.

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Medical aid

Take your child to the general practicioner or hospital immediately.

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Taking photos

Take photos of the bite wound and other damage, such as broken trousers.

Call in a lawyer

Contact an experienced lawyer to claim compensation.

Consequences of a dog bite

A dog bite can leave large gaping wounds. Bones and joints can be damaged, nerves and muscles can be bitten through. In addition, children are often bitten in the face when they are small. A dog bite can therefore cause a lot of physical and mental damage to your child.

JBL&G has handled many personal injury cases in which a child had been bitten by a dog. One of these victims has suffered from nightmares since the dog bite. The girl also has large, visible scars whose future consequences are still unclear. Therefore, this personal injury case has also been given an ‘open-ended’ status. The girl can then still claim compensation for possible future consequences.

Legal assistance child bitten by dog

If your child has been bitten by a dog, it causes a lot of emotional stress. Claiming damages brings even more stress. Especially if you have to defend your child’s injuries. Therefore, always look for a lawyer who offers you personalised help. Our lawyers recognise your and your child’s grief. Your personal lawyer

handles everything for you and your child in the personal injury process
keeps you informed of all developments in your child’s personal injury case
claims the maximum compensation for your child
closes the personal injury case with an ‘open end’ if necessary
is always available to you

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Frequently asked questions from personal injury victims

What happens when a dog bites a child?

If a dog bites your child, it is difficult to predict the future consequences. Children are still growing. It is therefore unclear how the wound will heal or how your child will react to the scars. This is why such personal injury cases are almost never closed immediately. Your child can then return to the agreements made until he or she is 18 years old.

What to do if you and your child have been bitten by a dog?

If you and your child have been bitten by a dog, it is important to gather evidence first and then see a doctor immediately. Evidence includes the details of the dog’s owner and witnesses, and photographs of your injuries. After that, contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

How dangerous is a dog bite?

A dog bite can be very dangerous and even deadly. Depending on how hard and where the dog bites you. Nevertheless, even a small bite wound can be dangerous, due to the bacteria the dog transfers to you with it. Therefore, always have your wound treated by a doctor.

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