Emotional Distress Due for Pet Injuries

A blogger affiliated with Lawyers.com has recently written about a California case where a family was awarded about $160,000 in emotional damages over an attack on their dog. The dog, who was injured with a baseball bat by a neighbor, required surgery and caused emotional harm on the family, which included two young children. This case goes to show that personal injuries don't just have to include physical damages. If you're concerned about your mental well-being due to an aggressive, negligent, or uncaring other person, then don't hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Burg & Brock, personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles. We'll work with you, honestly and compassionately, to get you the compensation you deserve.

This case poses many interesting questions. For example, the same article mentions that a woman couldn't sue for emotional damages in New Jersey after seeing her dog harmed by another dog, but it does say that there's precedent for emotional distress claims for a cat that was set on fire (Washington state), a dog killed from being hit by a trash can (Florida), and for a horse that was shot (Louisiana). Does the crime have to be committed deliberately by a person for compensation to happen? Does this exclude negligent pet ownership? Are courts more sympathetic to certain animals over other animals? These are all relevant concerns and need an expert in the legal system to explore them.

A Los Angeles personal injury attorney here at the Law Offices of Burg & Brock can help you flesh out these issues if you think they may apply to you. Cameron Yadidi Brock, reputable attorney in Los Angeles, will set up a free consultation with any person, no matter how small their claim may be. He'll talk openly about your chances and will fight passionately for your cause once it's taken on. After all, he doesn't have a 97% success rate by limply defending the rights of his clients. Reach out to him today!