Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

dog injures dog liability

Bulldog being held on a leash by dog owner at a 'dog park' where my dachshund was off leash. Bulldog attacked suddenly and without provocation biting down on my dachshund's paw. Can I expect to recover 100% of reasonable vet fees? Leg broken. Surgical pinning required. Vets fees less than most in community. p.s. They were not fighting. Owners offered to pay half only!


Asked on 5/03/07, 10:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: dog injures dog liability

I would take the offer. California law limits your recovery to the cost of buying a new dog....

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Answered on 5/10/07, 6:22 pm
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: dog injures dog liability

You can recover either the cost of the vet bills OR the value of the dog, whichever is less. You should consider their offer.

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Answered on 5/10/07, 10:05 pm


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