Category: Veterinary Practice Litigation

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Veterinarians are required by law to adhere to the protocols and practices of the veterinary field. When a veterinarian fails to meet the standard of care for the veterinary industry, he or she may be sued for veterinary malpractice. As a veterinarian, it’s important that you understand how to avoid becoming the...

When starting a veterinary practice, it’s important to choose a business structure that will allow you to meet your goals. However, there are several business structures to choose from, and it can be difficult to decide which direction to go. Therefore, after reviewing the following information, you should contact an experienced

If you own a veterinary practice, you must ensure that your hiring practices comply with state and federal law. There are a number of laws on the books that are intended to protect job applicants from discrimination. In fact, there are so many anti-discrimination laws on the books that veterinary practice owners...

If you own a veterinary practice, it is imperative that you take steps to reduce your liability risk in a variety of areas. One risk area that veterinary practice owners sometimes overlook is hiring. As a veterinary practice owner, you must ensure that your hiring practices are compliant with state and federal...

Veterinary malpractice occurs when a veterinarian fails to meet the standard of care that is reasonably expected of other animal health care providers. The standard of care expected of veterinarians is that which adheres to the normal protocols and practices of the veterinary field. Below are some tips on how to avoid...

If you are in the market for a veterinary practice litigation attorney, there’s a lot you need to consider. After all, choosing an attorney is an important matter. Despite the importance of choosing the right attorney, however, the process doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, when done correctly, it can be...