A negligent party is responsible for any damages that person causes regardless of where the negligence takes place. Although Washington law is evolving, damages for injury to animal are usually limited to vet bills and other actual cost for treating the animal. Damages for death of an animal are generally limited to the cost of replacing the animal.
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Answered on Nov 05th, 2011 at 1:51 PM