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Ottawa Ontario Dog Bite and Dog Attack Lawyer Talks Law ! Know Your Rights !

Dog bites and attacks in Ottawa, Ontario. Injury lawyer focussing on dog bite and attack law explains some basic information on liability when it comes to dogs. Dogs are a very popular pet in Ontario. With dog ownership there comes responsibility and potential significant liability. Not every insurance policy will cover you if your dog hurts someone else or destroys property. In Ottawa, I see dogs everywhere, in neighbourhoods, parks, streets, dog parks and in cars. It is not surprising that when people and dogs interact, there will be injuries suffered by people. In many cases, the dogs attack because the owner is irresponsible or careless. Liability will usually follow the dog owner and for good reason. Dogs can seriously injure or even kill a person and children …

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 …