Injury by animals
Injury caused by an animal is a special category within liability law. An animal cannot be held liable. That is why we need to find out who exercised authority over the animal.
Liability
Usually, the owner of an animal exercises authority over the animal. In the event of injury caused by an animal, the owner of the animal is (often) liable for the damage caused by the animal.
In practice, this can become more complicated if, for example, the dog was walked by the neighbor while the owner was on holiday. Who is liable here? The neighbor or the owner? And maybe it is 'your own fault' that caused the damage? What about horses? Is the owner of a horse still liable if you started riding the horse? Every situation is different and should therefore be viewed differently.
Good knowledge of recent court decisions is therefore important here. Not only for determining liability, but also for calculating the damage.
What are you entitled to in the event of injury from an animal?
Both your material and immaterial damage are eligible here. For example, if an animal attacks you, you may suffer a broken leg, for which you will likely incur medical expenses. You may have damage to your clothing or glasses. You may not be able to work for a while. You may be in pain for a long time and you may be experiencing anxious feelings due to the attack. All these items are taken into account when calculating your damage. We can assist you in holding the other party liable, but also in estimating your damage. â–
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