Velocity Injury Law LLP

Melanie Gardin - Ontario Bar since 2002. Melanie exclusively practices catastrophic and serious bodily injuries. These accidents include but are not limited to: car accidents, slip and falls, assaults, and wrongful deaths. Melanie also handles ODSP, CPP and Short and Long Term Disability Appeals. Animal Bites and Attacks Animal bites and attacks are extremely painful because the victim is usually bitten, leaving a scar. Dogs provide the majority of animal attack injuries in Canada. People love dogs and they are mostly docile, so dog bites can be surprising. However, the injuries they can suffer from a dog attack can be surprising. If the victim is a child, they may not be able to undergo scar revision surgery for several years. The child is scarred for life if the scar is not successfully treated. The victim may have a fear of dog attacks in the future. Victims of animal attacks may also experience psychological and emotional injuries. Psychological injuries are worse than physical injuries. You may know the responsible dog or animal, which can further harm you psychologically. It can be difficult to go through this experience after being bitten and attacked. The owner did not intend for the animal to cause harm, but you have been injured even though the owner did not intend for the bite or attack to take place. You have the right to receive help under the law. There are many types of animals that cause animal attack injuries. Big wild dogs can also attack the human body, such as cats, dogs, polar bears, wild boars, and wolves. The owner of the animal is responsible for its behavior. If you or your family member was injured by an animal, you have the right to be compensated. Slips, Trips, and Falls A slip means that you fell and fell. You can trip and fall on a sidewalk or a driveway. A person can fall on any surface, indoors and outdoors, in any season and in any weather. The weather can change so suddenly. A slip-and-fall accident can happen because water or ice has been spilled. They could be due to the negligence of three different people. Owners are responsible for preventing falls on their property. This includes setting up warning signs or signs to warn visitors. Occupants of buildings that are publicly accessible to the general public are responsible if they occupy or lease part of the property where a person was injured. Local governments are responsible for creating and repairing roads, sidewalks, and public parking spaces. They are also responsible for maintaining the safety of these areas. Owners, occupants, and local governments are all responsible for their property or sidewalks to minimize the possibility of a slip-and-fall accident occurring. If they cannot eliminate this risk, they must take precautions. Slip and fall injuries can occur because owners, occupants, and local governments are negligent or unable to fulfill their legal and contractual obligations. Velocity Injury Law has an  comprehensive understanding of the many ways a fall may occur. Our team is experienced at identifying and proving negligence to make successful injury claims. You will be helped to identify and hold accountable any party responsible for your injury, as well as any insurance companies. We will provide you with legal advice and help create a litigation strategy that is successful. You can also receive help that is both financial and mental.