How to File a Dog Bite Claim

Disclaimer: This blog is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice.  

a dog playfully biting a person


Dogs are typically cute and adorable, but they can harm you under certain circumstances. A dog bite is painful and can leave you with severe pain, emotional stress, disfigurement, and in worst cases, lead to death. You can claim a legal settlement for a dog bite in most cases. The amount of settlement can depend on the nature of damages and various other factors.

 

Will you be entitled to settlement for a dog bite?  

In most cases, if you’re bitten by a dog in Ontario, you’re entitled to claim for settlements. Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) asserts that there’s no need to prove that the dog’s owner was negligent of their pet to be legally entitled to a settlement.

In some cases, you might be entitled to compensation if you were not bitten but only attacked by a dog. That’s because dog attacks may lead to significant emotional and physical damage. A person is entitled to claim compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and any other related damages as a result of a dog attack.

Do You Need to Visit the Court for Settlement?

Every dog bite claim is different and will determine whether you need to go to court or not. In most cases, going to court is not necessary since the settlement can be received through the dog owner’s insurance company.

Insurance policies differ from one company to another, but dog bites outside the dog owner’s home are usually covered.

In the following situations, you may be required to go to court to claim settlements:

· When the dog owner doesn’t have insurance or refuse to pay

· Owner feels that the victim provoked their dog into the attack, and thus, the compensation should be decreased

· If the victim is not satisfied with the settlement offered by the insurance company

How is the settlement amount determined?

Settlements for dog bites can vary depending on the nature of damages incurred. Usually, the payouts for the settlements are a minimum of $10,000, and an average settlement for a dog bite is around $30,000. 

For victims who get extreme injuries, the settlements can go up to hundreds of thousands!

The following factors are considered when determining the settlement

· Nature of injuries

· Associated medical bills

· Amount of insurance

· Whether the victim provoked the dog

If you’re bitten by a dog and looking for settlement in Ontario, Nanda & Associate Lawyers can help you. The firm has experienced personal injury lawyers who can help you win your fair settlement for dog bites.

The firm also has experienced civil litigations lawyers, personal injury lawyers, and estate lawyers to assist you. Contact them today to schedule your appointment.

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