Advocating for Survivors: Dog Attack Claims in Alberta – 1-800-JUSTICE®

This video discusses the various injuries that can result from dog attacks, including fractured hips, arms, and torn shoulders. It emphasizes that these injuries are compensable and highlights the importance of assessing both immediate and long-term impacts on the victim's life. Compensation levels are influenced by the severity of the injury and its effects on daily activities and work capabilities. The video also outlines the two types of claims related to impairment: pain and suffering, and pecuniary damages, which cover economic losses and future medical expenses. For those affected by a dog bite incident, reaching out to Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-800-JUSTICE is encouraged for legal assistance.

In cases where people are attacked by dogs and knocked over, we often see injuries such as fractured hips, fractured arms, torn shoulders, or even rolled ankles as individuals step back onto uneven ground during the attack. These types of injuries are compensable, just like any other injury.

In these claims, we must consider not only the immediate effects of the injury but also how the victim's future will be impacted as a result of the dog bite incident or attack. The nature of the injury and the impairments that follow will determine the level of compensation awarded. Individuals who recover quickly typically receive less compensation, while those who experience long-term impairments that affect their daily activities or ability to work tend to receive significantly more compensation.

Ultimately, the determination of compensation levels boils down to the extent of the impairment. There are two types of claims related to impairment: pain and suffering, and pecuniary damages, which refer to economic damages. This includes how the injury has affected the individual's ability to work, whether it has necessitated a change in employment, and any future medical expenses that may arise as a result of the dog bite.

If you have been involved in a dog bite incident or dog attack, feel free to contact Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-800-JUSTICE.