The neighbor's dog bit

Damage caused to the person or property of a natural person, as well as damage caused to the property of a legal entity by an animal, shall be fully compensated by the person who keeps it (part four of Article 12 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Protection of Animals from Cruelty").

A person has the right to claim compensation for property and moral damage caused as a result of a dog attack if his personal property (clothing, etc.) was damaged, as well as if as a result of such an attack he was mutilated or otherwise injured (Articles 1167, 1187, 1195 of the Civil Code of Ukraine).

Claims for compensation of damages are submitted in civil proceedings to district, district in cities, city and city-district courts at the registered place of residence or stay of the defendant, and in the case of compensation for damage caused by mutilation or other health damage - at the registered place of residence / stay of the plaintiff or at the place of injury (at the request of the plaintiff) (part three of Article 28 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine).

Evidence substantiating the claims (dog attack), for example:

• certificate from the trauma center, which records the nature of the injuries and the type of medical care provided;

• a copy of the application card for anti-slavery assistance (form No. 045/o);

• the conclusion of a specialist in the field of forensic medicine, which establishes the severity of bodily injuries;

• a copy of the administrative offense protocol;

• receipts for purchased medicines, bandages, etc.;

• photo/video of dog attack;

• receipts for the repair of damaged items or evidence of the value of items;

• surname, first name, patronymic, contact details of witnesses, etc.