Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
wrongful death of a pet
I recently took my dog to the vet due to illness. I
took the dog to the clinic 3 times in one week. The
vet treated him for a sore throat with antibiotics. He
was informed that the dog hadn't eaten or drank
anything in 3 days. The vet sent him home..he died
the next morning. What are my legal ri
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: wrongful death of a pet
Not much unless you could prove negligence on the part of the doctor. However, your recoverable damages would be minimal compared to the cost of litigation.
Re: wrongful death of a pet
No such legal action exists for wrongful death of an animal. However, veterninarians are professional responsible for the administration of medical treatment just as doctors for humans. However, the measure of the damages for your pet would be the value of the animal and recovery for your emotional distress may be very difficult.
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