Questions answered by Elizabeth Lorraine Elliott

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Should I fight this and take the veterinarian to court?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

If you actually paid them for their services the first time and they are double billing you, then this is your strongest defense. If they didn't...

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Can I use the same name for my veterinary practice if that name is used for a line of dog accessories (beds, leashes, etc)?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

More information is required to properly answer your question, but my lawyerly instinct says "no." I do not do trademark or copyright law, but...

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Dog escaped from sitting business and hit by a car. Do I have a case?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

You do have a case. If you signed a contact that includes a release of liability clause, you will have to overcome that clause. You will need the...

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What about having a pit bull for a companion animal in a BSL city? At first it was ok now I'm being forced out or they will die.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

Hire an animal law attorney immediately to help you. Under the ADA, the DOJ specifically refused to allow breed restrictions on service dogs. There...

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I gave kittens away. Who is responsible if the kittens bite or scratch someone. Me or the new owner.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Based upon the limited facts that you have stated, you would not be responsible if the kittens bite or scratch someone.

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Ticket for dog at large..and for the dog not having its shot and being registered.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

I do not practice in CO, but it appears as though having your dog at large multiple times within a one year period in Greeley, CO is considered a...

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My dogs leg and paw was mamed by the work of a surgeon at Sage Veterinarian. What can you do to help me.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Veterinary malpractice and negligent cases are tough cases. You need another veterinarian to testify that the care provided fell below the standard...

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Can I sue a homeowner that had a dog visiting them not on a leash and came into the road and attacked my dog.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

Yes, you can sue the homeowner. Part of the process of a lawsuit is discovery. During discovery they would be required to disclose the contact info...

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Dog bite and animal control

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

I do not practice in Georgia, but after reading the code, it appears as though they may be able to do this. The officer should have a warrant...

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I was attacked again by a pit bull where the owner let the pit bull off the lease and told it to attack me

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

What is your question? If animal control and the police did not follow up, your only option is to file a lawsuit against the owner of the dog. You...

Elizabeth Lorraine Elliott's Answers (837)

Should I fight this and take the veterinarian to court?

Can I use the same name for my veterinary practice if that name is used for a line of dog accessories (beds, leashes, etc)?

Dog escaped from sitting business and hit by a car. Do I have a case?

What about having a pit bull for a companion animal in a BSL city? At first it was ok now I'm being forced out or they will die.

I gave kittens away. Who is responsible if the kittens bite or scratch someone. Me or the new owner.

Ticket for dog at large..and for the dog not having its shot and being registered.

My dogs leg and paw was mamed by the work of a surgeon at Sage Veterinarian. What can you do to help me.

Can I sue a homeowner that had a dog visiting them not on a leash and came into the road and attacked my dog.

Dog bite and animal control

I was attacked again by a pit bull where the owner let the pit bull off the lease and told it to attack me