Q: Are there any rights for my dog that register she got hit by a car that didnt stop she had died on impact because of it

The car was speeding

2 Lawyer Answers
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in California

A: You can report the incident to the police if you grabbed the license plate, and you can also sue for conversion of personal property if your dog was on a leash in your hand. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: A problem is that if the car didn't jump the curb, you dog was in the road. Assuming you can show that the dog shouldn't have been hit (unless he's ticketed for speeding your saying he was "fast" isn't usually admissable), then the value is the value of a dog of that age, breed, --the market value of the dog.California may have a more expansive law, so check with a member of CAOC--they give free consults.

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