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 …
Can stores be held liable to pay compensation if someone falls in their store? Slip and fall accidents occur frequently in stores and an Ottawa injury lawyer can help you obtain fair compensation. Stores invite people to come onto their property to purchase items. As a result, store owners and managers have a duty to keep the store reasonably safe. If the condition of the store (such as a wet floor or an object eft on the floor) contributes to or causes someone to fall and be injured, the store owner and occupier can ne held liable and have to pay damages (compensation) to the injured person. In Ontario, the Occupier’s Liability Act imposes a positive duty on store owners to keep their stores safe. Under that Act, …