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It can take years to recover from the physical and psychological injuries sustained in a dog attack. Dog attacks can leave behind long-lasting scars. Whether physical or emotional in nature, these scars can continue haunting victims of dog attacks for years to come. They can also have profound impacts on their quality of life and their finances.
After being bitten by someone else’s dog, it is important to alert Alberta Animal Services and bylaw enforcement. Doing so could help prevent the dog in question from harming anyone else. In addition, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention to address any physical injuries sustained or potentially life-threatening infections that have been transmitted, including:
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Endocarditis
- Sepsis
- Meningitis
- Pasteurella
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- And possibly more
Being physically injured by an aggressive dog can be a grueling process. Victims who have been attacked may require reconstructive surgeries, lengthy periods of hospitalization, and other costly medical expenses. Furthermore, injured victims of a dog attack can develop serious mental health concerns that drastically affect their overall quality of life. These commonly include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Phobias
- Insomnia and other sleep disorders
- Alcohol and/or substance abuse disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in relation to disfigurement or physical scarring
- And more
Coping with the physical and psychological repercussions of a dog attack is often an expensive process. It is not fair for the victims of someone else’s pet to incur substantial financial losses as a result of their aggressive, out-of-control behaviour.
If the owner of an aggressive dog fails to take any kind of preventative actions to keep their pet from biting, mauling, or otherwise attacking a guest on their premises, their insurance provider might be liable for the victim’s resulting damages. That is because, according to the province’s Occupiers’ Liability Act, the people who own or control access to commercial and residential properties are responsible for the safety of their visitors. Failing to proactively prevent injuries on-site could be considered negligence.
Unfortunately, insurers often find ways to delay or deny benefits payments to injured victims of dog attacks for a number of reasons, many of which are difficult to comprehend. By working with our Red Deer dog bite lawyers, injured victims of dog attacks may be able to get the financial compensation to which they should be rightfully entitled.
Our dog bite lawyers serving Red Deer have experience fighting back against the unfair tactics often used by insurers to rob injured victims of fair compensation. To learn more about working with our Red Deer dog bite lawyers, contact us today.
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After being bitten by a dog, many people spend years trying to overcome the associated physical challenges, psychological trauma, and financial burden. By taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our dog bite lawyers serving Red Deer, people who have been injured may be able to receive personalized feedback about their options for financial recovery.
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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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