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The people who own commercial or residential properties have a duty to keep their guests safe from harm. They are required by law to take preventative measures to ensure that their visitors will not be injured on their premises.
In accordance with the province’s Occupiers’ Liability Act, the people who control access to their premises must take proactive precautions to reduce the risk of injuries to those who are lawfully visiting their property. If their property is home to a dog, the owners must take steps to ensure their pet does not bite, maul, or otherwise attack other humans. Failure to do so could be considered negligence. As such, the property occupier’s insurance company could be liable for damages incurred by injured victims of a dog attack on-site.
The victims of dog attacks can incur substantial financial losses as a result of their injuries. These injuries can be both physical and psychological. They are often long-lasting, pervasive, and require substantial medical treatment to address. Oftentimes, these injuries have a negative financial impact on the lives of dog attack victims.
Furthermore, when dogs bite humans, they could potentially transmit severe infections through their saliva. These diseases can be terminal or lead to severe health outcomes. They include:
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Endocarditis
- Sepsis
- Meningitis
- Pasteurella
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- And possibly more
It is crucial to report any incidents involving an aggressive, violent dog to Alberta Animal Services bylaw enforcement. Even if the injured victim is personally acquainted with the dog’s owner, it is important to alert these authorities so that steps can be taken to ensure that other people will not be injured, maimed, or killed as a result of the dog’s aggression.
It is also important to receive legal feedback from our Camrose dog bite lawyers. Just because your injuries were sustained on someone else’s property does not mean the dog owner’s insurance provider will pay you what you are owed. Indeed, insurers often look for reasons to delay or deny coverage to injured victims of dog attacks.
However, by working with our dog bite lawyers serving Camrose, you may be able to recover the compensation to which you are rightfully entitled. To learn more, contact us today and schedule your free initial consultation with our Camrose dog bite lawyers.
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Our dog bite lawyers serving Camrose have experience fighting back against the unfair tactics often used by insurers to rob injured victims of fair compensation. We are passionate about standing up for the rights of injured victims of dog attacks to ensure they receive the compensation they require to fully recover from their physical and psychological injuries.
If you were bitten by someone else’s dog and are unsure of which steps to take next, consider booking a free initial consultation with our Camrose dog bite lawyers. During this cost-free, no-obligation first meeting, you will have the chance to review the circumstances of your case and learn about options for financial compensation that might be available to you.
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Commonly Asked dog bite Questions
Here are our most asked questions on dog bite claims.
What should I do after I get attacked by a dog?
After you are safe and medically attended to, you need to secure the identity of the dog and its owner or handler. You also need to secure the contact details of any witnesses and report the attack to the local animal control.
What are the most common injuries from a dog attack?
Puncture wounds and crush injuries are common and can lead to infections. In addition, people who are attacked by dogs often fall down and can suffer broken bones and other serious injuries in the fall. The psychological consequences of a dog attack can also be significant and can cause psychological injury.
Who is responsible for a dog attack?
Dog attack laws are technical and complex. Unfortunately, in some cases, no one is responsible for a dog attack, particularly if the dog has never attacked anyone before. If the dog has attacked people before or displayed violent tendencies, then the owner or handler of the dog may be responsible.
How do I hold a dog owner responsible for a dog bite?
First, you must identify who they are. Then, you must prove that their dog had a propensity for violence and that the owner knew of that propensity or that they were otherwise negligent. This may require witnesses of a previous incident involving the dog.
How do I succeed in a dog attack case?
To succeed in a dog attack case, you must prove liability and damages. To prove liability, you must prove that the owners or handlers of the dog knew the dog was violent before it bit you or were otherwise negligent. To prove damages, you must prove you were injured and suffered losses either through pain and suffering or financially.
When should I contact a lawyer after a dog bite?
You should contact a lawyer as soon as you can. Dog bite cases are legalistic and technical. If the correct evidence is not located and preserved, then you may not be able to locate the responsible party or prove liability.
How can a personal injury lawyer help me with a dog attack?
A personal injury lawyer can help with your claim by handling the technical and legal aspects of your claim. This frees you up to do the most important job, going to treatment and getting better.
How much can I sue for in a dog attack case in Alberta?
The amount of money available depends on how injured you are and how those injuries affect things like your job or medical expenses. Cases where a dog attack causes you to miss substantial amounts of work will be worth more than cases that don’t affect your work.
Can I still sue if I only have minor physical injuries from a dog attack?
Yes, there is no minor injury cap in dog bite claims. It is important to be fully aware of the full consequences of a dog attack. For example, someone with minor physical injuries may suffer significant psychological injuries from the same attack.
Can I sue if a dog attack resulted in damage to my property but not me?
Yes, though the liability analysis may change depending on what happened in the dog attack. Cases for property damage are generally less serious and substantial than those for personal injury, though this is not an absolute rule.
What kind of compensation can I get from a dog attack?
The types of compensation you can get from a dog attack are similar to other types of personal injury claims. They include:
- Pain and suffering;
- Past wage loss;
- Future wage loss;
- Out-of-pocket expenses;
- Expected cost of care; and
- Loss of housekeeping capacity.
What is included in the definition of a dog attack?
A dog attack is not a technical term and can refer to many types of dog incidents. Dog bites are the most common. Dogs injure people in other ways, too. Sometimes, an aggressive dog will knock someone to the ground and cause injury in the fall. These, too, would fall under the definition of a dog attack.
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