Being attacked by a dog can leave lifelong scars, both physically and psychologically. Victims of dog attacks can suffer severe physical damage, enduring emotional trauma, and mental anguish. Dog attacks can be fatal. A chance encounter with an aggressive animal can lead families to lose loved ones in a senseless, violent incident. However, in the aftermath of a dog attack, victims and their families may be unsure of where to turn for accountability and compensation. To learn more, click here.
Category: Dog Bite
The Role of Homeowner’s Insurance in a Personal Injury Claim
If you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario for which another person was at fault, you may already realize that you are entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits under your own auto insurance policy and third-party liability coverage under the at-fault driver’s policy. But what happens if you have a personal injury claim against another…
Ontario Personal Injury Claims: What are My Rights?
Every year in Ontario, tens of thousands of Ontarians suffer personal injuries as the result of motor-vehicle collisions, medical negligence, dangerous premises, defective products, and other causes. Unfortunately, not every injured Ontarian understands his or her legal rights in the context of a personal injury for which another person is at fault.Two of the most…
Ontario Tort Claims Explained
Over the summer, we published a video to answer the question, “What is a tort claim?” In it, we explained, “If a person’s negligent act caused your injuries, you are entitled to recover your damages from them in a lawsuit. This is called a tort claim.”That definition is good insofar as it goes, but today…
4 Differences Between Personal Injury Cases in Ontario and the United States
Given Ontario’s proximity to the United States, the prevalence of American media in popular culture, and the relative infrequency with which most people interact with the courts, it comes as no surprise that some Ontarians are more familiar with American legal concepts than their relevant Ontario counterparts.But personal injury cases in the United States and…
Liabilities of a Dog Owner – Preszler Law Featured on The Morning Show!
What do you do if you or someone you know has been attacked by a dog and has sustained an injury from a bite? Dog owners need to understand the liabilities that comes with owning a dog and the consequences of someone getting injured from an attack.Preszler Law’s John Philp discusses the strict liabilities outlined…
Indications Your Child Might Have a Brain Injury
Last updated Feb. 12, 2018.Injury is the leading cause of death for children in Canada, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada. Many of these deaths involve acquired brain injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical, given that the impact of a serious traumatic brain injury can be massive, extensive and long-term.The long-term implications of…
Proving a Dog Bite Claim in Ontario
Last updated Feb. 12, 2018.Ontario follows a strict liability rule when it comes to dog bite cases, making it a relatively straightforward process for dog bite victims. However, even though victims don’t have to prove the dog owner was negligent, the courts will still take a close look at whether or not the victim was…
5 Tips for Safe Car Travel with Your Pet
If you are planning on going on a road trip with your pet or even need to transport your pet briefly, you’ll want to take a few simple precautions both to keep your pet safe and to avoid being dangerously distracted from driving.Tip #1: Secure Your PetHaving your pet loose in the car can be…
5 Common Dog Bite Injuries
Thousands of Canadians are seriously injured in dog bites and attacks around the country each year. In 1996, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports that more than 40 percent of the injuries requiring emergency room care were severe enough to warrant hospitalization (4.5 percent) or follow-up visits after emergency department treatment (36.8 percent).
Have You Sustained Dog Bite Injuries in Ontario? Your Next 4 Steps
Ontario’s Dog Owners’ Liability Act protects you and/or your children in the event of a serious dog bite injury. The Act outlines the circumstances under which you can pursue compensation from a negligent dog owner. Such money can be used to address your or your child’s medical and emotional needs, such as corrective surgery or…
Attacked by a Dog? What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Liability in Ontario
The Dog Owners’ Liability Act spells out dog bite liability in Ontario. The Act, established in R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.16, provides you the right to seek financial restitution in the event you are attacked and injured by another person’s dog.The law does, however, provide some exceptions to the owner’s liability. These include in cases where…
