Dog Bites in Ontario: Who is Liable?

When a dog bites someone, it can be a traumatizing experience for everyone involved. The owner may be in distress because they’ve never seen their dog in that manner and the actual victim will understandably be in distress from being bit. Unfortunately, because dog attacks happen quite frequently, the Dog Owners’ Liability Act (the “Act”) is in place to provide recourse and direction. Read on to find out what happens after a dog attack.