Q: Are there any attorneys that would take case against a company regarding a recalled product that killed my bulldog?
A: So sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately, the measure of damages for the loss of your pet, as provided by law, would likely be only the fair market value of a bulldog of your dog's age at the time of his/her death and any vet bills associated with the incident. So the money that you could potentially recover could very well be less than the amount necessary for legal representation. You have the option of representing yourself in small claims court (suing for $8,000 or less), where the procedures are simplified so that you generally don't need a lawyer - but to prove that a product killed your pet, you may need to have an expert witness testify. If you have to pay such an expert, that cost is potentially recoverable along with your other court costs (excluding any attorney's fees), if you move the Court for such recovery upon prevailing. If you have a vet's opinion that the product caused the death, you could try presenting a claim to the company (or their insurance company), attaching the vet's written opinion.
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