DOG BITE INJURY

Dog Bite Injury

The province of Ontario has legislation in place that was designed to protect residents against unprovoked dog attacks as well as provide recourse for victims in order to obtain compensation for their injuries.

The Dog Owner’s Liability Act states that dog owners must exercise control of their pets at all times and ensure that their dogs dot not cause injury to any person or cause property damage. Victims of unprovoked dog attacks may be entitled to file a claim for compensation with the dog owner’s home insurance policy which would cover medical treatment, lost wages as well as pain and suffering damages.

The above information is just the basic framework of the very complex and often confusing system which can be very difficult to navigate without the assistance of an experienced personal injury law firm. There are strict time limits which must be adhered to in order to be eligible for certain benefits and if these limitations are missed, the victim may be prevented from filing a claim altogether.

Contact Barapp Law Firm and one of our experienced personal injury lawyers will gladly provide you with a free consultation, go over your options and potential entitlements to compensation. We work a contingency basis which mean you don’t have to pay any legal fees until we win your case and you receive your settlement.