Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

hit dog with car accidently

the dog ran out into the street in front of me leaving no time to stop just to slam on brakes. I hit the dog he ran home, i followed him and spoke with the owner and exchanged numbers. now the owner is asking for the vet money. Do I owe this or is it the dog owner's responsibility?


Asked on 11/01/08, 5:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: hit dog with car accidently

Not if it was not your fault; not if you were not negligent. You can turn the claim over to your insurance company.

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Answered on 11/02/08, 11:03 am
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: hit dog with car accidently

Report it to your insurance carrier and let it worry about it.

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Answered on 11/01/08, 7:11 pm


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