Rabies and animal bites are serious issues that health professionals must be aware of. In Toronto, dog bite laws are governed by the province of Ontario, which has specific regulations to protect individuals from dog bites. This includes strict liability…
Dog bite lawsuits are often worth around $50,000. That amount can increase or decrease significantly, depending on the extent of the victim’s injuries, whether the victim was partly at fault, and whether the owner had reason to know that the dog posed a…
In Ontario, if you are bitten by a dog, get the name of the dog’s owner and seek immediate medical care for yourself. Report the details of the incident as soon as possible to your local Health Unit , Animal Control and/or…
As lawmakers in Ontario consider changes to the province’s dog bite laws, parents are sharing their personal experiences with dog attacks. In a recent meeting with members of the provincial parliament, parents recounted the traumatic events their children had suffered…
Why Do Dogs Bite in the First Place? To protect you and your loved ones, it would be wise to determine some of the factors that may trigger a dog to bite in the first place. Dogs can bite for…