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Dog Bite Victims Have Rights Under Ontario’s Law

When a friend’s, a neighbor’s or stranger’s dog bites, leaving serious injuries behind, victims often find themselves at a loss for what to do. Ontario law protects unprovoked dog attack victims from financial loss. Contacting a personal injury lawyer at Toronto is important. For more information read their blog.

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Dog Bite Victims Have Rights Under Ontario’s Law

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  1. Blog1: Barapplaw.com Dog Bite Victims Have Rights Under Ontario Law When a friend, neighbor or stranger’s dog bites, leaving serious injuries behind, victims often find themselves at a loss for what to do. Medical expenses, lost days at work and other financial concerns may complicate matters. A Toronto personal injury lawyer can help clients navigate the system to ensure they receive proper care and compensation under the law. Ontario does have legislation in place that protects victims of unprovoked dog attacks. The Dog Owner’s Liability Act requires dog owners to have control over their pets at all times. The onus is on pet owners to ensure that dogs are not able to cause injury to people or property. When that control is lost and injury results, a Toronto accident lawyer may be able to assist clients in recovering a wide array of potential damages. Unprovided dog attack victims may be entitled to compensation for these things and more: Medical treatment –A Toronto injury lawyer can help clients file claims against a dog owner’s home insurance policy to cover the costs of any medical treatment required to remedy a dog bite. Victims should not be exposed to these costs. The law provides avenues for redress. Lost wages – When a paycheck suffers due to an unprovoked dog bite, a Toronto personal injury attorney may be able to help recover damages. Pain and suffering – Dog attack victims in Ontario may also be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering they endure in the aftermath of a bite. A personal injury lawyer Toronto specialist will be able to help clients determine if this type of claim is appropriate. Ontario law protects unprovoked dog attack victims from financial loss. Contacting a personal injury lawyer Toronto specialist with haste, however, is important. The law limits the time in which claims may be filed. If the limits are missed, obtaining compensation for financial loss may not be possible.

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