The truth is that majority of the time dogs are actually very nice companions. There’s no doubt as to why they are called men’s best friend. However, when they get triggered and attack, they are capable of causing some truly serious and incredible damage. From just lunging at you to serious mauling that can lead to disfigurement and even death in certain cases, dog attacks can be dangerous.
Dog bites are going to be particularly different in terms of severity. In certain situations, the dog is going to put a part of your body in its mouth and bite down while in other cases, it may leave a few different puncture wounds because of its crushing grip. Injuries are also different in terms of their overall specification – they can be puncture wounds, deep tissue damage or light bruises. They can also cause nerve damage and this could actually require some serious reconstructive surgery. Additionally, pit bulls among other aggressive breeds of dogs are known to maul the victims, leading to disfigurement and even death.
Amount of damage
Depending on the size of the dog, an adult specimen is capable of exerting as much as 200 pounds of pressure per square inch. Larger dogs are capable of going up to 450 psi according to a recent report which regarded animal bites. This is something which could even injury your bones, muscles, nerves and tendons. However, another thing that you might want to consider is that the bite itself is not the only real danger. It’s also quite common that infections start to take place and to develop. Back in 2010, there was a total of 379 dog bites on the territory of Toronto alone. Now, these numbers have doubled in the entire province of Ontario. The reasons are numerous, but it’s quite obvious that something needs to be done about it.
Hold the owner responsible
The damage itself could be particularly devastating. This is the main reason for which you should go ahead and make sure that you get compensated for your troubles. This is most certainly one of the things that you should take into account. The Dog Owner’s Liability Act allows you to seek reparation directly from the owner of the dog for the injuries that you have had to go through and to incur. This is something particularly important. What is more, the liability which is set forth in this particular piece of legislation is strict, hence it doesn’t matter, if the owner of the dog was actually present or not.
Of course, there are quite a few additional considerations that you would have to account for, but all in all, the idea is that you are legally entitled to some sort of compensation. Of course, its amount will vary in every different situation and this is something that can’t be determined in advance. Make sure to work with a professional personal injury lawyer with experience in the field.