Legal Question in Personal Injury in Wisconsin

Am I right to sue someone for medical expenses if I was sold a cat, and promised paperwork for a rabies vacceene record and never obtained one. Now I have been bitten and have went to the doctor and had to pay medical expenses as well as vet bills to quarintine the animal and even more possible bills to have the cat tested for rabies and a rabies vaccine myself?


Asked on 3/22/10, 8:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Safran Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.

If you can prove that as part of your purchase of the cat that you were to get the rabies information and did not get it, and now have sustained damages, then you might be able to make a claim. I think it depends upon what documents you have as to the purchase and how long you have owned the cat. I would have certainly advised that you be provided with the vet information and rabies information before taking possession of the cat, or at the very least the vet information so that you could obtain the rabies information yourself. I would still attempt to get the information as soon as possible in order to avoid the rabies shots for yourself. There are time periods called statutes of limitations that relate to your being able to make a claim against the cat seller, therefore, I would urge you to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the facts of your situation in more detail.

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Answered on 3/29/10, 7:26 am


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