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Can I sue for neighbors dog escaping his home attacked me to ground while walking my dog he dnt nite me was trying get my small dog while my foot was

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Sounds like a viable animal attack case - the key is insurance and ability to collect on a claim.
Sounds like a viable animal attack case - the key is insurance and ability to collect on a claim.

Does a Davie police officer have the right to threaten a innocent animal and owner even though that the dog has medical issues

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
There is no answer to such a question without details. Other than that there are many times where homeless people run afoul of law enforcement and other than media driven events, they are what they are. You an file complaint with the agencies internal affairs if you choose. 
There is no answer to such a question without details. Other than that there are many times where homeless people run afoul of law enforcement and... Read More

We have a dog that has been getting medication for heart worm every month and has now tested positive for heart worm do we have any legal actions

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Not prectically form a variety of reasons, as ordering such meds on line means you werent getting them from a vet with regular visits and check ups. So there is no one to support that you gave the dog the meds as required. Uless you wanted to spend thousands of dollars on legal fees out of pocket that sinply wont get very far. ... Read More
Not prectically form a variety of reasons, as ordering such meds on line means you werent getting them from a vet with regular visits and check ups.... Read More

How can I sue to coverage hospital bill for pet that wasn't needed.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You will need to hire an expert to support that the surgery was "not needed".X-Rays are not perfect and if they supported surgical intervention properly, the fact that nothing was there when they went in is not inherently an "unneeded" procedure. Once you have an opinion inwriting otherwise, then you have something to work with. ... Read More
You will need to hire an expert to support that the surgery was "not needed".X-Rays are not perfect and if they supported surgical intervention... Read More

Hi! Trying to find a lawyer because my job dropped my pay and I didn’t sign anything or talk to anyone from corporate so I don’t understand.

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Absent a written empoloyment contract - the employer can change wage rates as they choose.
Absent a written empoloyment contract - the employer can change wage rates as they choose.

I have my hoa a letter for my dog stating that she is a emotional support animal signed my a therapist but they won't except it what can I do

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You likely need to hire a lawyer to address this lawsuit and part of that may be a counter-suit for FHA/ADA violations. Sounds like the HOA thinks the ESA status is a sham to circumvent no pet rules. If they are worng it can cost them a good deal in legal fees, and if they are corect, possibly the othe wa round. ... Read More
You likely need to hire a lawyer to address this lawsuit and part of that may be a counter-suit for FHA/ADA violations. Sounds like the HOA thinks... Read More

I evacuated Irma to New Orleans and was cited for having my dogs in my car for 40 mins, at night at 65 degrees, by themselves.

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You will need to hire a Louisiana lawyer to address that charge. 
You will need to hire a Louisiana lawyer to address that charge. 

my husband was the victim of an attack last night and and the attacker is in jail and his dog that also attacked my husband is with animal control

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You will need to retain a personal injury lawyer to address the issues as described if they are factually accurate. 
You will need to retain a personal injury lawyer to address the issues as described if they are factually accurate. 

What kind of lawyer do I need?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
General civil trial lawyer - be prepared for some hefty legal fee retainers on such a case as Hatfield v. McCoys cases can become very conentious and expensive if the escalate rather than de-escalate the issues. 
General civil trial lawyer - be prepared for some hefty legal fee retainers on such a case as Hatfield v. McCoys cases can become very conentious and... Read More

Is an instruction to euthanize my pet (verbal, over the phone) valid when it was given under false pretenses by the veterinarian?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
There is something missing in this equation as that makes little sense as presented. If this is to be pursued you will likely need to retain a lawyer to sue civily, not criminally, for damages etc. You will need to accept that the expense of the lawsuit will likely exceed the financial damages as this will bemore matter of prinicple. ... Read More
There is something missing in this equation as that makes little sense as presented. If this is to be pursued you will likely need to retain a lawyer... Read More

bought a dog at a pet shop in jax florida 6 days ago. ad states there is a one year guarantee the pet is free from congenital defects

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
The question is are you in love the dog enough to spend thouands of dollars out of pocket in legal fees to force such payment from the pet shop? If the answer is NO, then you are likely caught in a finanical bind in enforcing a legal remedy you may have. Given you have had the dog 6 days, your better bet is to see if they give you your money back and then report the issue to animal control so they dont just sell the dog to another person. ... Read More
The question is are you in love the dog enough to spend thouands of dollars out of pocket in legal fees to force such payment from the pet shop? If... Read More

what my liabilty when my dog bites another dog

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Likely slim to none  - but that doesn't mean the other dog owner wont sue or claim a different story. 
Likely slim to none  - but that doesn't mean the other dog owner wont sue or claim a different story. 

Does a person have the right to take a dog from a minor say it's there's w/o proof on Christmas day take off with dog and asult me when trying to get

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I think this was answered in another post. As previously stated, I am not sure how you would know that the other person didn't own the dog prior or why or how they would single out your child and the dog for such a claim, but the remedy would be a "replevin" lawsuit with a lawyer which would likely be very expensive to pursue. Absent some issue like a "dog thief" ring using such a tactic this would likely be a heavily controverted lawsuit. ... Read More
I think this was answered in another post. As previously stated, I am not sure how you would know that the other person didn't own the dog prior or... Read More

I want my dog back and need to get him before it's to late

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Seriously? Because we KNOW its not your dog to start, so its a higher chance its the other person's dog as a starting point. Your argument is like saying, i found this bicycle unlocked and looked everywhere for the owner didn't see them, so I took it, and added new handle bars and tires, and 2 months later as I was riding it, some one assaulted me claiming it was thiers, but they had no proof, so I want MY bike back. Even Debo and Pee Wee Herman would find that concept troubling. That stated, unless you want to spend an inordinate amount of money on legal fees suing, which is your legal right, to get the dog back and forsing the other party to prove ownership - to what ever end results, you likely made a poor choice in this instance to presume that the dog is yours simply because it didn't have a chip. ... Read More
Seriously? Because we KNOW its not your dog to start, so its a higher chance its the other person's dog as a starting point. Your argument is like... Read More

My ex girlfriend stole my cat, which was adopted in my name -- do I have legal right to it?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Likely yes. You may have to sue her for "replevin" with a lawyer as most law enforcement will not intervene if she claims itsher cat and this a failed romatic relationship issue. 
Likely yes. You may have to sue her for "replevin" with a lawyer as most law enforcement will not intervene if she claims itsher cat and this a... Read More

I am looking for an expert witness veterinarian to review medical records to pursue a case against a vet for malpractice.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Looking on a legal advice site is not a good start. You need to contact a qualifed veteranian and be prepared to pay a substantial expert fee just for the evaluaton and opinion and more for testimonial events. 
Looking on a legal advice site is not a good start. You need to contact a qualifed veteranian and be prepared to pay a substantial expert fee just... Read More

Who can I get to represent me in an Animal Rights case involving a pit bull fighting ring.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If you are being sued or charged with some crime over being an activist, the price to pay for activisim is that YOU not others will need to fund your legal defense when things go South. There are likely hundreds of lawyers can help, as long as you have the abillity and willingness to pay for thier services. ... Read More
If you are being sued or charged with some crime over being an activist, the price to pay for activisim is that YOU not others will need to fund your... Read More

Can you appeal a case against animal services for dogs being accused of killing domestic animals?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
There is likely some sort of appeal process from an admistrative determination or some other legal action to intervene. Problem may be when ALL your neighbors claim its your dogs as proof issues may be a problem. 
There is likely some sort of appeal process from an admistrative determination or some other legal action to intervene. Problem may be when ALL your... Read More

do i have to be harassed by apartment mananger

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This is a classic histrionic bouncing ball tenant complaint, that makes little sense as posted. Bottom liine is if the LL is trying to evict you, you probably need to actually hire a tenant/renters rights lawyer to address such an issue in proper fashion. 
This is a classic histrionic bouncing ball tenant complaint, that makes little sense as posted. Bottom liine is if the LL is trying to evict you, you... Read More

Dog barking trying to sell our home ask neighbor to keep her dogs quiet.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Nothing practical you can do. It is what it is and your best bet is to try to schedule viewings at times when the dogs aren't as yappy. 
Nothing practical you can do. It is what it is and your best bet is to try to schedule viewings at times when the dogs aren't as yappy. 

Can I sue a Breeder for not refunding the cost of a puppy that has now been diagnosed with joint disease at 9 months old.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You will need to ask a Georgia lawyer. 
You will need to ask a Georgia lawyer. 

Can I sue a commercial cat breeder?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Sure. Its possible if you want to spend the money on legal fees making the effort. There are several issues that can be addressed including the breeder statute requirements. 
Sure. Its possible if you want to spend the money on legal fees making the effort. There are several issues that can be addressed including the... Read More

Can I sue emergency vet hospital for misdiagnosis

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
No. There are no real damages here. This is also simply what occurs when you have emergency late night care and quibble about the expense. They will claim they wanted to do proper testing but you squawked about the expense so they did what they could. You can file a complaint with the vet board and they can deal with the professional propriety of it all but there is no finanically viable civil case here. ... Read More
No. There are no real damages here. This is also simply what occurs when you have emergency late night care and quibble about the expense. They will... Read More

I need a lawyer who handles veterinarian malpractice cases in largo fl

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Those facts in and of themselves are not a basis for any type of legal claim. You will need to show that the Vet acted improperly and caused the animals death. Unfortunately, such cases ae typically not handled on a contingent fee by most lawyers so you will likely be paying out of pocket for legal fees to prosecute such a case. On a positive note, if there are substantial damages, this can actually be a financil benefit if the defendants settle the claim early. ... Read More
Those facts in and of themselves are not a basis for any type of legal claim. You will need to show that the Vet acted improperly and caused the... Read More

My question is does someone have the right to tell you that you cannot take an emotional dog into a office after you've been going there for 3 years

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Yes. It depends on the issues and why, but if the dog is disruptive or causing issues its possible. 
Yes. It depends on the issues and why, but if the dog is disruptive or causing issues its possible. 
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