According to Health Canada, the majority of injuries associated with dog bites are sustained in children aged 5 to 9 years old (29%). Not only do many of these attacks result in injuries that require stitches, rabies shots, and in extreme cases, plastic surgery, but they can also leave a child with mental trauma. The
Autumn in Ottawa is enjoying an extended stay, but there is no doubt that winter is on the way. The days are mild, but the evening and early morning temperatures drop, leaving a hint of what is to come next: slippery, ice covered walkways. Accumulation of ice and snow make it difficult to get around
When you get into a small car accident, it can be hard to pinpoint any injuries at first. People tend to brush off minor cuts and bruises, and not pay too much attention to small aches and pains, thinking they will go away overnight. If you’ve been in a car accident, no matter how minor,
An Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You through This Process Perhaps you’ve suffered a dog bite or a slip and fall. You feel like you have a personal injury claim but you’re unsure of what steps you need to take. It is important to make your health a priority, but once you’ve taken care
Different Types of Car Accidents and Their Unique Considerations. Even though the weather is unusually mild for this time of year, you know that winter is just around the corner. You have prepared your car with snow tires, back up anti-freeze, ice scrapers, and even a bag of kitty litter to help get your vehicle
Get the Facts on How Accidents Happen, How to Prevent Them, and More Christmas decorations are up in the shopping malls. Insulated boots are on display in department stores. Mitts and toques adorned with the maple leaf are everywhere. The snow may not have built up yet, but there’s no doubt about it-it’s beginning to
How to ensure you’re protected at your place of employment. There are several key factors to enjoying a long and successful career in whichever occupation you choose, and one of these factors should stand above the rest: workplace safety. Working in an informed and safe environment is obviously crucial to enjoying your job. Any personal
Medical Malpractice Is a Serious and Life-Altering Event-Ottawa Lawyers Want You to Know the Facts Doctors are an important part of any society, and the hardworking people who do these jobs are vital to saving and helping the lives of the people who come to them. But no one is perfect, and sometimes even a
Icy Sidewalks and Slippery Steps Are the Principal Hazard of Winter in the Nation’s Capital Accidents can happen anywhere, at any time, and the shock of an injury might make it difficult to think straight about what your next step should be. The winter months coat our city in ice, slush, and snow, increasing the
What Do You Do after a Dog Bite? An Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer Offers Answers Dog ownership is both a tremendous joy, and an equally big responsibility. This extends into the law itself, with Ontario’s Dog Owners’ Liability Act that makes dog owners liable for any and all injury or damage caused by their beloved
