Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

Veternary Malpractice

I took my dog to get spayed and have her hernia repaired and they did not spay my dog. I took her in when she looked like she was in heat and the vet told me it was impossible because he had spayed her, maybe she had some sort of very rare hormonal imballance. I took her for a second opinion and was told she looks like she is in heat, but could not know for sure unless they reopened her to see if in fact she had a uterus or wait and she if she ended up pregnant. When she started to gain weight I took her back to the vet that supposively spayed her and they took an x-ray...she is in fact pregnant. We are now expecting a litter. The Vet reimbursed me for the initial spay. But we will now face unexpected costs related to the puppies. Do I have any legal rights for reimbursement of any related cost. What can I do?


Asked on 1/19/05, 2:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Veternary Malpractice

yes, you have a claim for the damages associated with his negligence.

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Answered on 1/20/05, 10:24 am


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