Animal Bites & Attacks

Any person who has been assaulted is entitled to make a claim as against the assailant. It does not matter who the assailant is. It may be a family member, a neighbour or a stranger.

Any person who has committed an assault upon another can be held liable under the common law for damages commensurate with the injuries which have been sustained.

Your next step should be contacting Brydens Lawyers. You should bring to your consult with one of our expert lawyers all and any information or documentation that you may have available to you in connection with the assault.

In New South Wales intentional torts are limited by s3B of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). Section 3B(1) states that the Act does not apply to an act which is done by a person with the intent to cause injury or death.

Simply put damages are available for;

– non-economic loss or damages the pain and suffering;

– past medical expenses;

– allows for future medical treatment expenses;

– past economic loss or wage loss;

– future economic loss to wage loss or diminution in earning capacity;

– loss of superannuation benefits commensurate with past economic loss and future economic loss;

– value of gratuitous or cost of commercial assistance or care provided for the past and for the future;

– house and/or motor vehicle modifications necessitated by the injuries;

– an allowance for legal costs.

In circumstances where intent to cause injury can be established there may also be an entitlement to Exemplary and Aggravated Damages.