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Menacing Dogs and Dog Attacks Causing Personal Injury

  • February 25, 2018/
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  • Under : Dog Bites

Dog attacks are a common source of personal injury in Canada, especially among children. A recent Canadian study found more children are admitted to hospital because of dog bites than other injury.

1. These injuries are often serious, frequently requiring surgical intervention and/or numerous stitches.

2. There are other costs and consequences as well, including emotional distress and out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Injured By An Animal

  • February 16, 2018/
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  • Under : Dog Bites

If you experience physical pain, scarring or psychological damage from the behaviour of an animal that belongs to another person, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Dog bites are probably the most common type of animal injury, and Ontario has a statute called the Dog Owner’s Liability Act which governs such situations. This law basically provides that the owners of a dog are always liable for damages resulting from a bite or attack by their dog on another person or domestic animal, regardless of whether they knew the animal was dangerous or not. This rule does not apply, however, if a guard dog attacks someone who is breaking into the premises.

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Tony Lafazanis received his Bachelor of Laws in 1981 upon graduation from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1983. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Toronto Lawyers Association and the Hellenic Canadian Lawyers Association. Tony is also a Greek-speaking lawyer that can communicate the entire process in the Greek language.

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