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Dog bites and dog attacks in Ottawa and throughout Ontario – Trying to locate a dog bite lawyer?

Over the past 20 years or so, our lawyers have represented hundreds of injured persons who suffered injuries due to a dog attack or dog bite. We have represented dog attack victims from all across Ontario. Marc Quinn of our office has developed an excellent reputation in this area of law and is considered a well known dog bite litigator. He has a considerable amount of experience dealing dog liability issues with particular focus with children who have suffered serious mental, psychological and physical injuries as a result of dog bites and attacks. Marc regularly receives referrals from other lawyers from across Ontario in relation to dog attack and bite cases. In Ontario, the main law respecting dog bites and attacks is the Dog Owners’ Liability Act. This …

Personal Injury and Managing Expectations With Respect to Damages

How much is your Ottawa injury case worth?   In Canada the most an injured person can receive for pain and suffering is capped by the case law at about $320,000 ( as of 2014). When injured, your right to claim compensation for your injuries lies in what is called “tort” law principles. Essentially, it is the right to receive fair and equitable compensation from the person or persons that caused you harm. Pain and suffering claims are referred to as “tort” claims. These types of claims are meant to compensate an injured person for various types of damages such as loss of income, medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, out of pocket expenses, business losses and pain and suffering (often called general damages). People in Canada often hear about …