my precious 12 year old Labrador Retriever named Horst. What should I do Criminally and Civilly?
2007-12-04 08:47:27 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well folks just FYI, I live in rural Arkansas where there are no laws concerning dogs being loose on ones own property. That is the case in most places. My dog was run over on MY PROPERTY.
2007-12-04 08:59:39 · update #1
sensible... That's the other great thing about living in Arkansas. If you are caught shooting my pets or livestock on MY PROPERTY then I have the right to shoot you, and rest assured my friend I WOULD!!!!
2007-12-04 09:01:35 · update #2
The dog was crippled and could only move slowly. It's not like he was chasing the bastard. He was driving recklessly and after reading some of your callous responses I have decided to press charges on him for reckless driving.
2007-12-04 09:04:55 · update #3
He also remarked as he was leaving just before he ran him over that "all you need is some more dogs. Yeah I had four until this. He didn't even stop. He just took off. That's hit and run in any state.
2007-12-04 09:08:13 · update #4
We've spent about $500 in vet bills in the last three months. Of course his value to us is immeasurable. Hit and run is still against the law even if it is just property damage. Remember Britney Spears and the Mercedes she hit?
2007-12-04 09:17:41 · update #5
I would call ups and find out who their insurance company is (they are probably self insured) and file a claim with them. I am so sorry to hear about your dog, mine is 12 yrs old also and she is a part of my family and it would be horrible to loose her that way. Technically the dog is considered your property and the insurance company may pay out on it. Again I am sorry to hear about Horst, it is hard to believe that the people on here could be so mean.
2007-12-04 10:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First things first, call UPS and find out who the driver was. Also file a complaint with them. Next, called the police and file a report against the driver. Your dog was not chasing him, besides, he was in a big old truck. It may have been an accident, but the driver should have stopped, because there is NO WAY he could have missed the fact that he ran over your dog.
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope the driver gets what he deserves.
2007-12-04 17:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss.
12 years is pretty old for a lab. He probably wasn't that far from going naturally.
If the driver did the deed callously and recklessly, I would definitely get a lawyer and file a civil complaint. I would also contact the DMV in regards to the license of the driver (what if it was a child?). You may be better off having an attorney contact UPS directly instead of going to court. I bet UPS would be willing to settle quickly and keep it out of the media.
2007-12-04 16:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sorry about what happened, I feel for you man. Unfortunately there's not a whole lot you'll be able to do about it, considering your dog is just "property". Maybe you'll get a few bucks, but that's about all that probably come out of this. Certainly not anywhere near justice for your dog's life.
"Sensible"... you're a douche bag, talking like that around me your skull would be the "practice target". You'd lose that attitude pretty quick.
2007-12-04 17:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by Neutral616 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, nothing was criminal about it unless the driver did it on purpose. The only thing I could suggest is call UPS and file a complaint. They would know who the driver was in the area. Sorry about your dog.
Edit: I don't know what the laws are in Arkansas, but you can call the local law enforcement and tell them what transpired. Maybe they can tell you what can actually be done. I had given my original answer based on what you initially stated.
2007-12-04 17:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Rod 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dogs are considered property, much like a vase or table. The UPS driver caused damage to your property (dog), because of negligence (driving too fast and not looking) I would sue UPS (not the driver, he probably has not money). UPS has money, and because they hired him and let him drive they are responsible. What's your dog worth?
2007-12-04 19:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by JR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May be nothing criminally you can do as pets are really considered property and typically no laws prohibiting running them over. but go after him civilally and hit him in the wallet.
2007-12-04 17:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by Slick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
criminally probably nothing. civilly, you would have to prove loss. I understand emotional, but you may have to prove actual financial loss (vet bills, what you paid for the dog etc.) make a statement to the police, call his boss and get the ball rolling. and good luck. sorry about your dog.
2007-12-04 17:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by Spoken Majority 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry.... But in most states it is illegal to have an animal out of a confinement unless its on a leash.
If the dog was just out...then I am sorry to say there isn't really anything you can do....
Sorry :(
2007-12-04 16:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kim 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Sorry about your loss.
I'm sure the driver didn't do it on purpose, he's probably very busy and under a lot of stress due to the season. Give him a break, it could happen to anyone. I know its happened to me.
2007-12-04 16:52:43 · answer #10 · answered by anonacoup 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋