Even for animal-lovers, an attack by a dog can be a traumatic experience. Dog bites are additionally hazardous since they carry the risk of infections like rabies which are fatal. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, get immediate medical attention, however minor the bite or scratch may be. Following this, contact a Trout Creek personal injury lawyer immediately, and discuss the possibility of seeking compensation for the physical, financial and emotional losses suffered as a result of the dog bite.
Many of us hesitate to file a personal injury claim against friends and neighbors, but dog-owners have a duty and responsibility to restrain their pets and ensure that they don’t put the safety of others at risk. Some dog bites can be extremely serious, resulting in horrific cuts, wounds and lacerations, continuous bleeding, organ damage, loss of vision, speech, hearing, nerve damage, paralysis and even death. Our free consultation injury lawyers can assess the circumstances of the case and provide you with a genuine evaluation as to its merits.
Why Dogs Attack
Certain breeds like pit-bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, boxers etc are prone to aggressive behavior. Smaller breeds like pekingese, terriers etc can also be very dangerous despite their size. Statistics show that more than 80% of dog bites are suffered by children, and of these, more than 75% result in serious injuries and fatalities.
Dogs generally attack because they are:
- Defending territory
- Protecting their owners
- Perceiving a threatening/unfamiliar person
- Perceiving a challenge to their food/water source
- Experiencing illness, hunger, pain, old age
- Perceiving a challenge through staring
- Trained to attack
and many other reasons. Whatever the reason, our personal injury lawyers can advise you that the dog-owner has a duty to restrain the dog and be aware of its behavior.
Legal Issues
Sometimes, as our experienced personal injury lawyers know, issues can be complicated by the fact that the exact ownership of the animal may be difficult to establish.
Top Toronto personal injury lawyers can assist victims to get proper medical treatment and gather evidence on the incident to put together a robust claim for compensation.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
