Swampfox201
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Todd W.
We live out in the country but along a state highway. A couple weeks ago our dog (a blue heeler) was hit and killed by motorcycle by our house on the highway. We were very lucky in that the motorcycle driver kept it upright and was not injured.
Today we get a letter from his insurance company saying they paid him for his bike repairs and now felt it proper to demand the $1600 back from us because our dog caused the damage.
I'm interested to hear some opinions. I agree our dog caused the damage but do you think we should be held liable? The dog liked to run in the yard but I never saw him cross the road. He must of had a stupid attack. Do all dog owners need to pen/chain up their dogs all the time or risk getting sued? Not sure if this should make a difference but our nearest neighbor is 1/2 mile away.
Have at it.
Today we get a letter from his insurance company saying they paid him for his bike repairs and now felt it proper to demand the $1600 back from us because our dog caused the damage.
I'm interested to hear some opinions. I agree our dog caused the damage but do you think we should be held liable? The dog liked to run in the yard but I never saw him cross the road. He must of had a stupid attack. Do all dog owners need to pen/chain up their dogs all the time or risk getting sued? Not sure if this should make a difference but our nearest neighbor is 1/2 mile away.
Have at it.