What to do if you have been bitten or attacked by a dog in Ottawa or anywhere in Ontario? Dog bites and attacks can cause significant long lasting injuries and attacks occur very quickly and in most cases without warning. An unexpected dog attack can result in life long injuries that can prevent you from working and protecting your family. If you have been involved in a dog bite or attack incident, here are some important steps to take: If you have been injured, call 911. Seek medical attention right away. Dogs bites can cause infections that could be deadly. Dogs have a variety of different bacteria in their mouths which can cause serious and harmful infections. Make sure you seek medical attention and that your injuries are …
Waivers of Liability Agreements in Ontario When you sign a document waiving liability, can it prevent you from obtaining damages if you are injured? In short, it depends on the circumstances, including the content of the written waiver. Persons use waivers to protect themselves from liability. You often see waivers being signed when a person participates in an activity that carries risk of injury such as martial arts, sports etc. When a waiver is signed, it usually indicates that there is a recognized risk of injury when participating in a given activity. In the recent 2015 case of Levita v. Alan Crew et al., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice analyzed the issue of waivers and how they can be enforced. The Court reviewed the effectiveness of persons …