What is the name of your state? Alabama
My husband slowed down when he saw the neighbor's dog on the side of the road. He ran off the road when the dog ran at him & laid the motorcycle over. He only sustained minor injuries, road scrapes, bruising & stiffness. His bike didn't fare so well. The handlebars were bent to the point of not being usable, the tank crinkled in, broken tail light & broken sissy bar. We do have a leash law & the dog has chased my car several times. Animal Control hasn't caught the dog & now has caused an accident. Is the owner responsible for the damages? It is negligence on their part. What action should I take? One local attorney said to let our auto insurance co take care of it since there was no major injury.
My husband slowed down when he saw the neighbor's dog on the side of the road. He ran off the road when the dog ran at him & laid the motorcycle over. He only sustained minor injuries, road scrapes, bruising & stiffness. His bike didn't fare so well. The handlebars were bent to the point of not being usable, the tank crinkled in, broken tail light & broken sissy bar. We do have a leash law & the dog has chased my car several times. Animal Control hasn't caught the dog & now has caused an accident. Is the owner responsible for the damages? It is negligence on their part. What action should I take? One local attorney said to let our auto insurance co take care of it since there was no major injury.