When we think of a dog attack, we tend to think that a dog bit another person. But this is not always the case. There are viable dog attack cases when a dog does not actually bite another person. The dog owner is vicariously liable for the actions of his…
You have been bitten by a dog. The dog bite isn’t a small one. Rather, it’s quite a serious injury which will leave permanent and emotional scaring. Your local Animal Control Unit is investigating the case, and has filed charges against the Dog Owner. But the charges, and the potential…
Dogs can be cute, cuddly and well behaved. But they can also have behavioural issues, or tendencies, which can make them dangerous. Our personal injury lawyer have seen some pretty horrific injuries resulting from dog attacks. The injuries can be lifelong and quite devastating. The scars from a dog bite,…
Warmer weather means more people out and about. We see more people out for walks both with and without dogs. Some dog owners are very responsible. They curb their dog, keep them on a leash and keep the under control. Some dog owners are not. But even the most responsible…
In tort law, one of the first and most important things lawyers are taught is to sue a Defendant with deep pockets and an ability to pay out a Judgment. The only remedy in a personal injury case is money. There is no ticker tape parade for the victor of…
My first case reported in the media was a dog bite claim. It involved a woman who has been diagnosed with PTSD. She had an emotional support dog to help her cope. One day on a walk outside of her the common area of her apartment complex; two unleashed pit…
Goldfinger Injury Lawyers is an Ontario personal injury law firm with a track record of success getting people compensation from damages sustained as a result of dog bites. Dog bite claims can be tricky, particularly when it comes to finding insurance to compensate the accident victim. A few tips which…
One of Brian Goldfinger’s very first personal injury cases which drew media attention was a dog bite case out of Toronto. This tragic case was covered by the Globe & Mail. The headline of the newspaper read “Man charged in fatal pitbull attack on dog“. The dog attack took place…