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
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
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!
(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
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.
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)
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
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
Pit bulls (a positive site)
http://www.lawdogsusa.org/home.html
http://www.amrottclub.org/bsl/bslmain.htm
Anti-Canine Legislation