Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

injury to animal

Would like to know if a person injures a dog on private property with a car, does the auto insurance policy cover the dog for vet bills etc..??


Asked on 8/29/03, 10:47 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: injury to animal

It should be covered.

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Answered on 9/03/03, 3:07 pm
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: injury to animal

It should. But the driver and or owner of the car are liable.

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Answered on 9/03/03, 4:23 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: injury to animal

Most auto policies will cover the driver's negligence and damage to another's property. Animals are still considered property (although animal rights groups convinced some localities to enact ordinances to upgrade pets' status). So, the answer is "yes", an auto policy should cover damage to your "property", including reasonable vet bills. I hope your pooch has healed by now!

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Answered on 9/02/03, 4:16 pm


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