Dog bite claims are not usually allowed if the dog has shown no previous signs of anger. If the dog does show signs of aggression then the owner maybe at risk to pay compensation to any victim that the dog attacks.
If the owner is not in control of the dog then it will be taken further and maybe more damages will be paid to the victim. It is usually the larger dogs that do more harm. Children do get harmed more because they don't fully understand that there is a difference between playing with a dog and provoking a dog. That is usually where the line is drawn.
The Dangerous Dogs Act came into being in May 1991. Certain types of breeds have to be muzzled in public if the dog is not registered; micro chipped, or meets other specific requirements. If these requirements are not met, and the dog goes out of control in a public place without a muzzle, the victim can be awarded damages. In most cases the dog will be destroyed.
Compensations amounts usually vary. If the victim is attacked whilst on property owned by another, the victim can make a claim for compensation from the house owners insurance as well as from any pet insurance. The owner is covered by both policies........ continued >>