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Dog Bite Injury Claims in Perth

Dog bite injuries are a type of public liability claim that may arise when a person is injured by a dog in a public place or on private property. Lian Hall Injury Law provides clear, confidential advice and No Win No Fee representation for dog bite injury claims across Perth and Western Australia.

We understand that dog bite incidents can be distressing, particularly where children or familiar animals are involved. Our approach is practical, discreet and focused on helping you understand your options.

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Dog Bite and Dog Attack Injuries We Assist With

We assist clients injured in a wide range of dog bite and dog attack incidents, including:

Dog attacks in public places, such as parks, footpaths or beaches

Dog bites on private property, including rental properties or homes

Incidents involving known dogs, including neighbours’, friends’ or family dogs

Dog bite injuries involving children, which often raise additional concerns

If you or your child were bitten by a dog, it is important to understand whether a claim may be available, even where the dog was familiar.

Who May Be Responsible for a Dog Bite Injury

Responsibility for a dog bite injury will depend on the circumstances of the incident. This may involve the dog’s owner, the occupier of the property where the attack occurred, or another responsible party.

Key factors often include who had control of the dog, where the incident occurred, and whether reasonable steps were taken to prevent the injury. Each situation is different and requires careful assessment.

When a Dog Bite May Give Rise to a Claim

A dog bite may give rise to a public liability claim where the injury was reasonably foreseeable and could have been prevented. This may include situations where a dog was not properly restrained, supervised or controlled.

The fact that a dog has never bitten before, or that the dog is known to you, does not automatically prevent a claim. What matters is whether reasonable care was taken in the circumstances.Dog bite injuries are assessed under public liability law. → Public Liability Claims

How Dog Bite Injury Claims Are Assessed

Dog bite injury claims are assessed by considering factors such as:

The circumstances of the attack and location
Who had responsibility or control of the dog
The nature and severity of the injuries
Medical treatment and ongoing impact
Available evidence, including reports and medical records

Our role is to review these factors and provide clear advice about whether a claim may be available.

Get Clear Advice on a Dog Bite Injury Claim

If you or your child has been injured by a dog and you are unsure whether you have a claim, a confidential discussion can help clarify your options. We will explain where you stand and what steps may be available, without obligation.

Dog Bite Injury Insights

Hian Hall regularly publish practical insights to help injured people understand their rights, common mistakes to avoid, and how compensation claims work in Western Australia.