How To Claim Compensation If Your Dog Is Run Over
We find it difficult to think in practical terms and take legalities into account when we experience critical moments. The thought that our four-legged best friend could suffer an accident causes discomfort and frustration. However, it is important to know that there is a possibility to claim compensation if your pet is run over.
Logically, the normal thing is that your attention is paid to the well-being of your four-legged best friend and certainly not to money in these circumstances.
But the treatment and recovery of your pet could be so costly in the event of an investment that compensation could go a long way in securing proper care.
Minimum conditions for claiming compensation if your pet is run over
To be entitled to claim this compensation, the owner of the pet must meet certain minimum conditions established by law. First, the animal must be on a leash and must be accompanied by the owner at the time of the accident.
This means that it is very difficult to be compensated for accidents that occur when your pet is free on the road. It is understood that, on the one hand, the animal can react negatively in an unfamiliar environment and that this can cause or facilitate the occurrence of an accident.
On the other hand, it is also assumed that no pet should roam the streets without the accompaniment of a responsible person.
In the event that the animal escapes or goes away unsupervised, its owner would be sent to his obligations. The owner could be sued for neglect and, in the event of an accident, could face the expenses and damages caused to the owner of the vehicle.
When your friend is a potentially dangerous animal, the owner must also comply with the specific rules set by law for responsible ownership. For example, a potentially dangerous dog should wear a muzzle in addition to the leash.
So when is it possible to claim compensation?
In general, the owner has the right to be compensated when his pet is injured or dies as a result of a traffic accident, for example if hit by a car. This is true, as long as the owner fulfills his civil responsibilities as a guardian of the animal and complies with the minimum conditions mentioned above.
In addition, the owner must comply with the rules for transporting his pet by car. For example: If two cars collide and the animal that was in the vehicle that is not responsible for the accident is injured or dies, the guardian can claim financial compensation.
However, this pet must be transported correctly in the car. That is, his guardian must have complied with the safety regulations for transporting animals in vehicles.
If the animal is found free in the car, compensation can be denied. If the animal is free to move in the car, the driver’s reflex can decrease. Furthermore, the injury caused by the accident may have been caused precisely by the fact that the animal was not transported properly.
How to proceed if your pet has been run over?
In the event that the animal is injured or dies as a result of an accident or rear-end collision, the driver’s insurance that caused the accident must cover damage to third parties and their property.
If your pet has been injured, compensation may be required to fully cover the costs related to its treatment and rehabilitation. This sum should include veterinary care and necessary medications.
In general, to deal with any eventuality, it may be helpful to consider taking out insurance for your pet.
