At UnionLine, we will do all we can to make your claim for compensation as easy as possible. Before making your claim, you should try to gather as much information as you can. If you have been a victim of an animal attack you should:
- Report the attack to the police – remember to get a crime number from the
- Identify the name and address of the animal’s owner
- Get the names and contact details of any witnesses to the attack
- Take photographs of the injury and any scarring it leaves behind
- Seek medical attention so that there is a record of the injuries you suffered and any treatment for them
- Find out if the animal has attacked anyone else
- Keep a note of all your receipts and expenses
Providing us with the above information will aid your claim and ensure that we get the greatest amount of compensation possible for you.
You are also able to claim for costs incurred as a direct result of the attack, including:
- Damages for physical injury, any scars and psychological problems resulting from the attack
- Any income lost from not being able to go to work
- Damage to clothing or other property
- Cost of care provided by your friends or family while you are injured
- Prescription costs
- Travelling expenses
- Plastic surgery costs, if required