Dog ran into road and damage car

SteveJW

Colleague thanks everyone for their input
Couple of comments
Matter was reported to police, not interested
£300 is a lot of money to some people
If I was riding my bicycle and a large dog ran into the road knocked me off and I went under a passing car I think I would be looking to claim, sure the car drivers insurers would be looking to avoid payment. I know drivers should give cyclists a wide berth but if I was knocked of I would think my head would end up around six foot father out than where my wheels had been
It does look as if any claim is against the dog walker
Once again thanks for all the useful posts

Sgt_Pepper_2

SteveJW wrote: »

Colleague thanks everyone for their input
Couple of comments
Matter was reported to police, not interested
£300 is a lot of money to some people
If I was riding my bicycle and a large dog ran into the road knocked me off and I went under a passing car I think I would be looking to claim, sure the car drivers insurers would be looking to avoid payment. I know drivers should give cyclists a wide berth but if I was knocked of I would think my head would end up around six foot father out than where my wheels had been
It does look as if any claim is against the dog walker
Once again thanks for all the useful posts

And rightly so, it wouldn't be the car drivers fault.

hethmar

I think if friend is prepared to lose NCB? or possibly get loaded premiums then he should contact his own insurers with all the details and let them deal with it.

I love my dogs and I would be absolutely devastated if one of mine was killed by a car but then Id not let my dog off lead near any traffic.

It may be these people cant cope with talking to your friend about this accident at present so it would be better for his insurance to handle it as a third party.

mattyprice4004

It's clear cut - they are liable. Chase them yourselves, speak to an RTA solicitor and take them to court if they won't play.

To suggest that it's the car owner's fault is absolute madness, you walk the dog off the lead, you take the risk. Anyone that argues otherwise needs to remove their daft bone-shaped glasses.