yesterday my dog got out when i was watchnig tv. this car ran my dog over in the street. can i sue for this?and how muck can i sue for?
2007-07-22 03:28:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not only is the driver NOT responsible for the death, but feel lucky he doesn't sue you for emotional distress becasue you failed in your responsibility to keep your dog out of the roadway. He could file suit against your homeowners insurance for distree for having to watch your dog suffer.
2007-07-22 03:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by spag 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say but everybody else is right........... you can't sue. The basic thing was that your dog was not secure. Dog darted out in the road so it will be ruled an accident.
If you attempt any action that person could and probably would fight back as someone is going to tell them to do so.
First if there was any damage they will sue for that. Even if there wasn't I bet they could find a scratch or something as you did not witness it....... so whos to say otherwise.
Then super easy would be their mental anguish because they killed a dog. They have to take some time off of work and you are paying for that. They can't sleep, feel depressed and need to see a doctor? You are paying for that. Drugs and medical bills. Easy just by going to one appointment. Time they took off for work to see a lawyer and any legal fees...... same.
I feel for you but if you try anything and since your dog was running free it could become very expensive for you.
2007-07-22 13:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At most, you could sue for the value of replacing the dog. Since you did not witness the death first-hand, you cannot sue for pain and suffering.
However, whether you can sue at all depends on the laws of your state/county/city, and whether the dog was legally allowed to be off your property an on the street. If the laws require you to keep the dog on your property, and you failed to do so, then that would bar your recovery in the lawsuit.
2007-07-22 10:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If the driver was negligent you can recover the fair market value of a the dog. If it is a mutt about fifty cents. If it is a pure-bred the cost of one new, minus depreciation. E.g. if the dog new would cost $100 and has a life expectation of 14 years and is 7 years old you could get $50.
However, you will be countersued for your negligence and the owner will try recover the damage to the car.
2007-07-22 11:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a ridiculous reason for wanting to sue. You wont get a cent from that.
There's no fault with the person who run over your dog. It was an accident. I'd be suprised if s/he doesn't sue you for the damage to the car.
It's your responsibility to keep your pets inside and safe.
2007-07-22 10:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can sue for being lax in your responsibility to keep your pet safe.
2007-07-22 10:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Can you sue? Of course you can try, but even your lawyer will laugh at you for this one.
2007-07-22 10:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by bkc99xx 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋