Dog Laws / Vet Malpractice / Case Law / BSL/ Insurance

 

 

This section is dedicated to, Dog Laws, Vet Malpractice, Case Law, BSL & Insurance information.

I will be posting links to information on these subjects.

And will be discussing my own thoughts on these subjects, also, I my be discussing my own story as to why this page has come to fruition, in due time.

If you have any suggestions, or you have story (can be kept confidential), feel free to E-mail me.

 

 I can't believe the stories I've been told! It is a shame that Vets get away with what they do....

 

What to do when you believe a vet has harmed or killed your
companion animal
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IF YOU SUSPECT VETERINARY MALPRACTICE…

One of the most frequent requests for assistance that the Animal
Legal Defense Fund receives is from people whose companion
animals have suffered injuries, or even death, and who fear that
negligence by their veterinarian was the cause.

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Prevention is the Best Medicine
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The best way to protect your companion animal is to know your
rights and the veterinarian's duties. Here are some major points
to remember:

1. Seek out a qualified, competent, and caring veterinarian.

2. Do not be reluctant to seek a second or even third opinion
regarding the diagnosis of your companion animal. There are
specialists for animals just as there are for humans.

3. Monitor your companion animal's stay at the hospital or
clinic. Ask questions if you do not understand what services the
veterinarian is tendering. Trust your common sense.

4. If you suspect malpractice, immediately seek an independent
and confidential second opinion. If your animal has died,
preserve the remains and quickly take the body to another
veterinarian (preferably a college of veterinary medicine) for a
necropsy to determine the cause of death.

5. Request all medical records regarding treatment, including
x-rays if taken.

6. If you have received a second opinion that supports your
concern about malpractice, immediately seek expert legal advice.

The BEST prevention is being an ACTIVE and INVOLVED pet owner.

Taken from Andrew Jones' newsletter

 

 

www.nitrofoundation.com

This I just happened to come across & it was frightening just wanted to pass it on.

http://www.vindy.com/news/2008oct/23/dogs-at-kennel-found-dead/

 

this you tube video is graphic, it tells the story...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W8bqLSmT9Y&feature=related

 

 

Lawyers

http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lris/directory/

http://www.law.gwu.edu/Careers/Publicinterest/AnimalLaw/Pages/AnimalWelfareProject.aspx

http://www.examiner.com/x-9726-Seattle-Pet-Laws-Examiner~y2010m2d24-Veterinary-malpractice-goes-unreported-and-unpunished

 

Case Law

http://www.animallaw.com/case.cfm

http://www.law.csuohio.edu/lawlibrary/resources/lawpubs/AnimalLawResearchGuide.html

http://www.megalaw.com/top/animal.php

 

 

Vet Malpractice

If you think this can't happen to you, think again!

Vet Malpractice Overview

Vet Malpractice

(On the left side there is a lot of search boxes for State, Topic etc...)

 

http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/savetoc.htm

Veterinary Abuse Network

some good stuff, also might make you think

 

http://badvetdaily.blogspot.com/

a blog of malpractice etc... stories (see it happens everywhere)

http://www.marciarosenberg.com/index.html

how much do you know about your vet, watch news videos, vet malpractice

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/vet_mal.html

 

http://www.examiner.com/x-9726-Seattle-Pet-Laws-Examiner~y2010m2d24-Veterinary-malpractice-goes-unreported-and-unpunished

Veterinary malpractice goes unreported and unpunished

 

Vet Boards

http://rimadyldeath.com/VETS-VetBoards.htm

Uh I think they got something here

http://alabamavetboardwatch.110mb.com/

Vet board watch? hmmm I know some of these things are out of state but maybe we should have them here

 

Insurance

This is another problem area that must be worked on

Dog owners, Renters Homeowners, Liability & Pet Insurance

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/insurance.htm#Where to get dog owner liability insurance

http://www.animallaw.info/articles/arus11conninslj1.htm

http://www.adoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid=33

 

Trends

http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=63907

This site is for vets but see what they are talking about.  Getting emotional support for pets in law suits more than an animal's fair market value in cases of wrongful death or malpractice pets are more than just property!

http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/rip-offs/10-things-your-veterinarian-wont-tell-you-18069/

3 story's from Smart Money

 

Dog Laws

http://www.adoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=55&Itemid=200105&layout=default

WV Legislation

 

If your dog bites someone...or if you were bit by a dog.

Dog Bite Law

 

Book http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Law-Mary-Randolph/dp/0873373928#noop DOG LAW

Book http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0882821466  Legal Beagle

 

Protect and defend your Dog (in court / preventing trouble)

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/protect.htm

 

                           BSL (aka Bull SH** Legislation)

BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION

Within the United States, pet owners are under attack. Unscrupulous anti-pet extremists are waging a battle to eliminate pet ownership.
  
  Read the Bill of Rights
  
  
Sign the Bill of Rights

 

http://petpac.net/

 

Jan Cooper's Weekly Audio BSL Update


BSL Updates (Yahoo Group)


BSL By State and Sample BSL Letters


The American Canine Foundation


The American Dog Owners Association


National Animal Interest Alliance


Dog Watch


My Dog Votes

 

Pit bulls (a positive site)

http://www.lawdogsusa.org/home.html

 

 

 

http://www.amrottclub.org/bsl/bslmain.htm

http://paws4laws.com/

Anti-Canine Legislation

 

www.stopbsl.com

 

Breed specific law info.


Dog Bite Statistics

Stop BSL

Pet Defense

Defend Your Dog

American Sporting Dog Alliance/
Topic: Humane Society of the United States on March in 2009

American Dog Owners Association

National Canine Research Council