Veterinary practices maintain sensitive client information, including financial details, such as credit card information and Social Security numbers, that need to be protected from unauthorized access. Unfortunately, approximately 11,000 veterinary practices in the United States experience a cyber attack annually. Effective data privacy best practices can help veterinary practice owners protect client information from cyber […]
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Reducing Your Risk of a Veterinary Malpractice Lawsuit
Although it’s impossible to completely eliminate the risk of litigation as a veterinary practice owner, there are several steps you can take to drastically reduce the risk of getting sued. Specifically, there are actions you can take before, during, and aftercare that can help you avoid becoming involved in lengthy legal proceedings. In this article, […]
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Can a Pet Owner Sue a Veterinarian?
Veterinarians are in the practice of helping animals—not harming them. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to treating people’s pets, anything can happen. For example, animals don’t always respond positively to treatment, and pet owners often place the blame in such situations on the veterinarian. In addition, veterinarians sometimes make mistakes that jeopardize the health of […]
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Veterinary Practice Mistakes That Can Result in Legal Challenges
Although operating a veterinary practice is a rewarding endeavor, it isn’t without its challenges. One such challenge is the threat of legal action. Fortunately, many of the legal issues with which veterinary practice owners must contend can be avoided with appropriate planning. And even when legal challenges arise, they can often be resolved successfully with […]
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Can a Vet Sue an Owner Following a Dog Bite?
Veterinarians routinely deal with agitated and unruly animals. Therefore, it isn’t unusual for veterinarians to suffer the occasional bite or scratch. Although many of these incidents are minor, veterinarians sometimes suffer serious injuries. This raises the following question: can a vet sue an owner following a dog bite? Dog Owners are Generally Liable for Bites […]
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6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Veterinary Practice Litigation Attorney
If your veterinary practice is facing legal action, you need an experienced veterinary practice litigation attorney on your side. However, with so many attorneys out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, by asking the right questions, you can quickly determine whether a prospective attorney is a good fit for you. […]
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What is Veterinary Malpractice?
Veterinary malpractice occurs when a veterinarian harms an animal due to incompetence, carelessness, or a mistake in judgment. However, not all veterinary errors are malpractice, and just because an animal gets worse following treatment, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the veterinarian who treated the animal is liable for malpractice. As a veterinarian, the threat of […]
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Avoiding Veterinary Malpractice Lawsuits
A veterinarian commits veterinary malpractice when he or she fails to meet the standard of care that is expected of other veterinarians. The veterinary standard of care is behavior that adheres to the normal practices and protocols of the veterinary field. As a veterinarian, you are always at risk of being sued for veterinary malpractice. […]
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Can a Veterinarian Sue a Customer for a Dog Bite?
Veterinarians occasionally must deal with unruly dogs. Therefore, an occasional dog bite is seen by most veterinarians as an accepted occupational hazard. Despite this, a veterinarian sometimes suffers serious enough injuries to seek legal recourse against a dog’s owner. In this article, we examine whether a veterinarian can successfully sue a customer for a dog […]
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Veterinary Practice Litigation Attorney
If you are facing a legal issue involving your veterinary practice, you need a veterinary practice litigation attorney on your side. However, before choosing an attorney, there’s a lot you need to consider. Choosing the right attorney is extremely important, and the wrong decision can have a huge impact on your veterinary practice. Below are […]
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