Compensation for Damage Caused by an Animal

For damage caused by an animal, its registered owner is not the only relevant person; actual keeping and supervision also matter. Personal injury, property damage, or another loss may occur. Liability conditions and the loss's scope must be examined separately for each event.

Who Is the Animal Keeper?

Under Article 67 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, the capacity of the person undertaking care and control must be assessed. The owner, carer, and actual user may differ. Facts such as escape or provocation by a third party require separate investigation. An animal merely appearing stray does not subject every private-law and administrative-liability question to the same rule.

Care and the Occurrence of Loss

A defence that necessary care was exercised must be assessed against the event's features. Environmental safety, containment conditions, and earlier warnings may matter. The conduct of the injured person or another person must also be examined. Where bodily injury occurs, treatment, lost work, and non-pecuniary compensation must be prepared on their separate grounds.

Records After the Event

Medical visits, incident reports, the animal's identity, and any camera recordings must be preserved. Traces that may disappear and witness information should be identified promptly. We examine the keeping relationship, precautions, and loss documents together, distinguishing potential special-statutory and administrative remedies according to the file.

Documents That May Be Prepared for the Initial Review

• The incident report and witnesses
• Animal identification and care records
• Medical and expense documents
• Environmental safety records

Submit Your Matter

File review and representation are paid services. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before work begins.