car accident involving a herd of cows

mattymoo

The legislation applicable to these cases is the Animals Act 1971. Some info here.
http://www.webtribe.net/~shg/Animals%20Act%201971%20(1971%20c%2022).htm

I seem to recall strict liability imposed if a herd trespassed onto other land but that common law applied for animals trespassing on the road - i.e. you have to prove negligence.

Did anyone at the scene mention previous occurences at this farm? I'm wondering if the vet or the police may have made a comment. If so, the farmer would be aware of an issue and yet failed to take action to prevent it.

EDIT - some further info here
http://www.langleys.com/main.asp?page=315

I also noticed the Animals Act 1971 was amended in 2007.

jarrod1

update, the farmer has been found at fault and all costs incurred to me and the other drivers are being paid from his insurance company, i am still off work , all glass was removed from my eye, but i still have pains in my back which is a nightmare as i havnt been able to do much since the accident.

mattymoo

Thanks for the update. Hope you are feeling better soon.