James McNally

Dubbed by The Guardian newspaper as “the dog bite solicitor” James McNally is an expert in animal law. He is a previous winner of DASLS Young Solicitor of the Year and was named a “Pro Bono Hero” by the Attorney General.

Can I claim compensation for a farm accident?

Yes, it is possible to claim compensation for a farm accident in the UK. Here is what you need to know: If the farm accident was caused by someone else’s negligence or breach of duty then you can make a compensation claim against them. This could include the owner of the farm, or an employer,

Can a vet claim compensation for being injured by an animal?

Animal law specialist James McNally answers the question, ‘Can a vet claim compensation for being injured by an animal?’ Working with animals, whether on farms or in local communities, exposes vets and veterinary nurses to various risks, including kicks, bites, and crush injuries. According to statistics from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Health

Bitten by a rescue dog?

What can I do if I have been bitten by a rescue dog? There are a number of organisations doing splendid work in rehoming dogs and in doing so saving animal lives. When a family takes on a rescue dog, they are likely to face a number of challenges. Not least is the fact that there may

National Personal Injury Awards winner

Slee Blackwell lawyer Carly Sylvester was a winner at the prestigious National Personal Injury Awards. Carly was named as Young Achiever of the Year at the gala dinner in Manchester, hosted by comedian and top quizer, Paul Sinha. The annual awards are judged by some of the leading figures in the Personal Injury sector, which

James McNally giving evidence to Parliamentary Committee on dog ban

Slee Blackwell’s James McNally has been invited to give evidence to the Parliamentary Committee examining XL bully dogs and the proposed ban. Following reports of dog attacks involving XL bully dogs the Government is proposing to ban the breed. The EFRA Committee is therefore holding an additional special session on the topic of XL bullies,

Dog bite expert James McNally continues making headlines

Dog bite expert James McNally continues to make the headlines following the furore over the banning of XL Bully dogs. James has been much in demand by the media, appearing on national television and featuring in numerous newspaper reports.The Express is the latest paper to pick up on the story, running an exclusive piece featuring

James appears on the Storm Huntley TV show

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Farm injury compensation

We deal with farm and animal accidents nationwide. Contact us for a free case assessment and details of No Win, No Fee funding.

Dog attacks rising

Free Dog Bite Legal Helpline: We will assess your case and let you know if you can make a compensation claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.

£135,000 for woman injured while protecting her dog

We specialise in dog attack compensation claims. Contact our free legal helpline for guidance on your case.