Injuries Caused by Animals - Practical Tips & Updated Caselaw

Introduction

This webinar will enable you to navigate the notoriously tricky Animals Act 1971 and analyse the various causes of actions where there has been personal injury caused by animals.

This webinar will help you analyse the strengths and weaknesses of animal cases. Updated with the latest case law, it will help you to apply the law in different situations.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Animals Act 1971
• Overview of the Act and definitions
• Understanding the statutory test for liability for non-dangerous animals
• Applying the statutory test
• Specific situations: horse riding, dog bites, animal strikes
• Defences
• Other causes of action:
• Negligence
• Occupiers’ liability
• Employers’ liability
• Trespass against the person
• Practical tips

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 21st November 2025

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