I'm very sorry for went through with Boo and what you are continuing to deal with!
I am in no way comparing Boo to an automobile, but perhaps it will help to compare the vet's insurances with automobile insurance. If someone hit you in your car, would you not expect the insurance company to pay damages, both to replace/repair your car, but also to make up for any injuries to yourself, time missed from work, etc? At the same time, would you not expect the police to continue persuing the person that hit you if there was cause (ie. drunk driving, careless driving, etc.). The police's job is to make sure that the roads are safe and free of drivers who make them unsafe.
You SHOULD be paid for vet costs as well as damages. It is the insurance company's responsibility to pay this. However, it shouldn't stop the board from determining if the vet should be penalized. Think of the board like the police....their job is to make sure that pets are safe under vets' care.
I hope that makes sense....and that things start looking up for you soon!
I am in no way comparing Boo to an automobile, but perhaps it will help to compare the vet's insurances with automobile insurance. If someone hit you in your car, would you not expect the insurance company to pay damages, both to replace/repair your car, but also to make up for any injuries to yourself, time missed from work, etc? At the same time, would you not expect the police to continue persuing the person that hit you if there was cause (ie. drunk driving, careless driving, etc.). The police's job is to make sure that the roads are safe and free of drivers who make them unsafe.
You SHOULD be paid for vet costs as well as damages. It is the insurance company's responsibility to pay this. However, it shouldn't stop the board from determining if the vet should be penalized. Think of the board like the police....their job is to make sure that pets are safe under vets' care.
I hope that makes sense....and that things start looking up for you soon!