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Cross-examination: Winning Techniques Used by Skilled Cross-Examiners
Workshop-Instructor
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Date: March 4, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 PM
Organizer: The Advocates Society
Program: TAS Education Program
Location: 480 University Ave.,
Suite 1700
Speaking to Tort class-view of torts and insurance
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Date: March 8, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Organizer: Queen’s University
Faculty of Law
Location: Queen’s University
Macdonald Hall, 128
Union Street, Kingston
Atlantic Trial Lawyers Association
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Date: June 26, 2010
Location: St. Andrews, NB
Emergency Nurses Association of Ontario
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Date: October 22, 2010
Location: Confederation
Place Hotel
Kingston, Ontario
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"Spoliation" article by
Shane Katz.
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Punitive and Aggravated Damage Awards in Disability Claims
by Alf Kwinter.
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Most of us are dog lovers. It is hard to imagine our beloved pet causing serious injury to someone. Yet every year, thousands of people are injured as a result of dog bites and attacks. Some of these can be very serious and cause years of physical pain as well as serious disfigurement and scarring. In Ontario, the Dog Owners Liability Act makes the owner of a dog almost absolutely liable for any damages caused by a dog attack or bite. If the person who owns the dog is a homeowner, homeowners insurance will usually cover the cost of any claim made against the dog owner.
Singer, Kwinter has represented thousands of victims of dog attacks, ensuring that the insurance company of the dog owner pays proper compensation for the pain, suffering, scarring and out-of-pocket expenses suffered by the victim.
One of the leading cases in Ontario involving a dog attack was Wong v. Arnold. Mr. Wong had gone to his paper boy's home to see why his paper had not been delivered. Before he had a chance to climb the stairs, he was attacked by the boy's German Sheppard. The injuries suffered by Mr. Wong kept him off work for a year. The insurance company refused to pay the claim. Mr. Wong retained Alf Kwinter of the firm of Singer, Kwinter. He was successful at trial and the insurance company appealed to the Ontario Court of Appeal. The Appeal was unanimously dismissed with costs.
Anyone bitten or attacked by a dog who sustains injury should immediately:
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seek medical attention; |
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ensure that the dog has had all necessary shots by speaking to the dog owner; |
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obtain the name and address of the owner of the dog; |
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immediately take photographs of the injured area; |
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keep all bills, receipts and other evidence of expenses arising from the attack. |
The firm of Singer, Kwinter would be pleased to provide you with a free consultation. In most cases no fee is payable until the case has been settled.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident or has been faced with a denial by an insurance company, contact Singer, Kwinter and schedule your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
Call 1.866.285.6927
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