If my dog got hit by a car, can the people who own the car bill me for the damages?
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If my dog got hit by a car, can the people who own the car bill me for the damages?
A leasing company owns the car the guy was driving, so don’t they have insurance for this?
Asked on December 2, 2011 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If there is a leash law for the area and you violated that law or acted negligently by not having him leashed or behind a fence, the person can sue you for damages. If you have renters or homeowner's insurance, you might want to contact the insurer to see if you are covered.
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