Dog Bite

File a claim with whom? Or what?

Why wouldn't you think about trying to get your bills reimbursed from the other party before going to the time and expense of a legal action?

 

You wrote this more clearly on another site:

Had two dogs (one boxer and one pit bull) attack our dog (golden retriever) while we were out walking. We had our dog on a leash. The attacking dogs where on a leash but got away from the owner. The attacking dogs have had one prior account of attacking other dogs and one prior of failure to have the dogs licensed. Who pays my $800 vet bill?

And I responded:

You do.

Your dog, your bill.

Now, if your real question is whether the owner of the other dogs could be held liable to reimburse you, well, you ignored the question about your state but most states would put the liability on the dog owner given the circumstances you describe.

I don't imaging that an irresponsible dog owner like that will pay you voluntarily (though you can ask) so you will likely have to sue him in small claims court.

Now that I know you are in CA, here's a summary of CA dog liability:

California Dog Bite Law