What Should You Do If A Domesticated Animal Causes Your Car Accident?

If a domestic animal causes a car accident, you can take legal action against the owner, as well as any other parties involved.

Going over how this process works and speaking with a Northern California car accident attorney at Maire & Deedon will allow you to obtain the compensation you are entitled to.

Can A Domesticated Animal Cause A Car Accident?

To answer the question above, “Yes, a domesticated animal can cause a car accident.”

Just as an example, if a dog runs out into the middle of the street, causing you to swerve and hit a tree, then that would be an incident in which a domesticated animal caused a car accident.

If something like the above occurs, then you can take legal action against the owner. But this isn’t always easy.

Going over the complexities that can arise if you take action against the owner of a domesticated animal will make it easier for you to obtain the best legal outcome.

What Should You Do If A Domesticated Animal Causes Your Car Accident?

The rules that apply to a traditional car accident apply to a car accident caused by a domestic animal. And with that in mind, these rules are as follows:

• Take photos/videos of the scene.
• Obtain the accident’s police report.
• Speak with the witnesses at the scene.
• See a doctor to assess your injuries.
• Gather the pet owner’s information.

Every single one of the above – among a variety of other potential actions, of course – will allow you to make an effective case for yourself and, in turn, the compensation that you are entitled to.

Right after you do the above, though, you must speak with an attorney.

An attorney will look at your records, regarding the accident, and help you develop an effective case that allows you to obtain the best legal outcome.

Outside of the above, though, if you see an animal on the street after the accident, you should not attempt to interact with it in any way.

What Will Happen If A Domesticated Animal Causes Your Car Accident?

If a domesticated animal causes your car accident, then there is a very strong possibility that the owner of that animal can be held liable for your accident.

Even though the above is true, there is no guarantee that this will happen.

You, and your attorney, must prove that the owner neglected their duties, as a pet owner. And that, in neglecting their duties, your accident was the result.

If you and your attorney can do that, then you will be able to receive compensation for the car accident that has occured.

On the other hand, though, it may be the case that other drivers – and, for that matter, individuals at the scene – also contributed to the accident, in one way or another.

If this, too, is the case, then you and your attorney can make a case against those people, as well as any other parties who may be liable alongside the owner, so that you can obtain the compensation you deserve.

Speak With A Northern California Automobile Accident Attorney Today

You can and should obtain compensation for a car accident that was caused by a domesticated animal.

Speak with a Redding, California automobile accident attorney at Maire & Deedon today, and we will assist you in doing so.