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Threatening to be sued

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If you get sued, then turn the matter over to your Homeowners Insurance to defend you. You should call your Insurance to see if they cover you for dog bites. Some policies cover these incidents and some do not. Good luck. 
If you get sued, then turn the matter over to your Homeowners Insurance to defend you. You should call your Insurance to see if they cover you for... Read More

Hi I was bit by 2 pit bulls in Houston tx, the homeowner has no insurance, I see he has assets though!!! The owner has Ben following me around too!!!

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
discuss with counsel about all the facts of the case. There may be other people that you could sue for your damages. Steve....licensed in Tx and Fl.
discuss with counsel about all the facts of the case. There may be other people that you could sue for your damages. Steve....licensed in Tx and Fl.

When a landlord rents out a home.

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If, as you say, that pitbulls are illegal at the home, then you can report the renters to Animal Control and let them handle it.
If, as you say, that pitbulls are illegal at the home, then you can report the renters to Animal Control and let them handle it.

Defence against a dog bite law suit

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
There is no common law marriage in Florida, so in theory BOTH of you are separately liable. Its unlikely that the lawyer actually sues if there is no homeowners insurance that covers the event, purely for finaincial reasons, but that also means you are on your own to defend the claim at your exoense, and need to account for the fact that they COULD file suit legally.Bottom line, defensive minimizing (ripped victims am off characterized as "small bite") is not a useful reference point for settlement negotiatons and since you have displayed that viewpoint its even more critical that you hire a lawyer to address the issue properly to at least make sure objective decisions are being made. ... Read More
There is no common law marriage in Florida, so in theory BOTH of you are separately liable. Its unlikely that the lawyer actually sues if there is no... Read More

can you recieve emoitional damages for a dog on dog attack that ended in death

Answered 7 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Not generally no - not under the facst provided. 
Not generally no - not under the facst provided. 

What can I do if someone else’s dog comes into my yard and tried to attack my dog (on a leash)?

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact Animal Control in the city/county where you live and file a complaint.
Contact Animal Control in the city/county where you live and file a complaint.

dog had to have emergency surgery after chew toy caused obstruction

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Unfortunately, pet items are very diffiicfult to fund over such issues and equally difficutl to establish liability over as they are rarely intended to be infallible for dogs chewing. These cases revolve around the wlillingness of aggreived owners to spend the money to investigate and initiate lawsuits over such issues. ... Read More
Unfortunately, pet items are very diffiicfult to fund over such issues and equally difficutl to establish liability over as they are rarely intended... Read More

what recourse do I have for a dog biting me ?

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This sounds more like a "hatfeilds vs. McCoys" situation. As such, you will need to retain a lawyer to review these facts in detail OBJECTIVELY and then go from there. 
This sounds more like a "hatfeilds vs. McCoys" situation. As such, you will need to retain a lawyer to review these facts in detail OBJECTIVELY and... Read More

can my landlord give me a 7 day notice for having my dog even If she is listed as a service animal?

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Certainly - assuming its a LEGITIMATE service animal and not just "listed" as one, that is not unbridled right to have the animal on the property. There are still obligations associated with such on the part of the owners that if not met can forfeit the right. On th eother hand, a landlord that simply is trying to get rid of a legitimate service animal wrongfully opens themselves to a lawsuit under the ADA/FHA.... Read More
Certainly - assuming its a LEGITIMATE service animal and not just "listed" as one, that is not unbridled right to have the animal on the property.... Read More

Looking for an attorney who will bring a veterinarian malpractice suit

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and I will be glad to discuss it with you.
Call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and I will be glad to discuss it with you.

Do i have a case?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I dont see a case here. A free spay is not a generic free surgery. If the surgey was other than a spay or neuter that would be at your expense. 
I dont see a case here. A free spay is not a generic free surgery. If the surgey was other than a spay or neuter that would be at your expense. 

Is the homeowner financially responsible for a dog bite injury on their property (one dog bit another dog) when the homeowner did not own either dog?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
A claim can be made against your homeowners insurance, however depending on your deductable it may be wiser to arrange something out of pocket.
A claim can be made against your homeowners insurance, however depending on your deductable it may be wiser to arrange something out of pocket.

Could a breeder claim for unlimited rights to use our dog as a "reproductor"

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This all revolves around your contract terms. You may need a lawyer to review them to get a handle on what was agreed to.
This all revolves around your contract terms. You may need a lawyer to review them to get a handle on what was agreed to.

if a dog is locked in a garage with no food or water how can animal control or an individual help the dog?

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Can't do anything if animal control says there is no issue. 
Can't do anything if animal control says there is no issue. 

Dog bite

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Suit is a potential and trying to downplay a bite event with chanting with the word "nip" that became a cut won't help. If your home owners inusrance wont cover this you will need to hire a lawyer at some expense to intervene and see if some sttlement cant be reached with a signed release. ... Read More
Suit is a potential and trying to downplay a bite event with chanting with the word "nip" that became a cut won't help. If your home owners inusrance... Read More

I've got a sea letter for a emotional support dog people want to put me on the street is this legal

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Generally no as this would likely violate FHA regulations. Be aware that there is a growing trend of LL challenging such claims especially if your ESA dog is a Pitbull or other large or undesirable dog for rentals. 
Generally no as this would likely violate FHA regulations. Be aware that there is a growing trend of LL challenging such claims especially if your... Read More

I have an emotional support service animal and I have a landlord that wanted to charge me for her, federal law states I shouldn’t be, who do I call?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This is an issuewhere you use ESA and SA standards along with "animal" and not dog which can be an issue. A LEGITIMATE medically documents SA or ESA is not a pet and can afford you some remedies under the ADA or FHA regulations. If you were charged a pet fee you could hire a lawyer to sue for return of the money and damages along with legal fees. The key is legitimate SA or ESA as there is a huge tremd of tenants using online quack doctors to have the pit bulls declared ESA's or SA's and then when the litigation starts the ruse is exposed. You want to make sure you have the proper medical back up on such cases. ... Read More
This is an issuewhere you use ESA and SA standards along with "animal" and not dog which can be an issue. A LEGITIMATE medically documents SA or ESA... Read More

Spca Animal cruelty

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I believe that once you surrender, you have the same rights as anyone else to adopt. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us. 
I believe that once you surrender, you have the same rights as anyone else to adopt. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact... Read More

I need a lawyer for wrongful shooting of my dog by cops

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This will all revolve around WHY the police were at your property and whether you want to spend the money out of pocket to sue over such case as it is not likely a contingent fee case. 
This will all revolve around WHY the police were at your property and whether you want to spend the money out of pocket to sue over such case as it... Read More

friend refusing to return my cat

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This is an issue about the terms of the "giving" the cat away. There is no "legal help" that will address such an issue absent some personal favor from a lawyer you know or the like. This sounds like there is more to this story from the other person that may also affect who did what to whom or for whom. ... Read More
This is an issue about the terms of the "giving" the cat away. There is no "legal help" that will address such an issue absent some personal favor... Read More

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

can i sue, my vet and non profit agency for breach of contract.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I don't know enough about vet medicine to tell you whether to sue or not.
I don't know enough about vet medicine to tell you whether to sue or not.

neighbors dog doing its business in my yard and wont clean it up. what can i do?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact animal control in your city/county.
Contact animal control in your city/county.

I bought 2horses that within 1-2 days had signs of being sick, had vet out and they had 3 highly contagious diseases, can I sue for vet bills

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Since he bought them to you in Tennessee, then you can sue him here.
Since he bought them to you in Tennessee, then you can sue him here.
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