dex Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So yesterday my lass rode into a dog at speed. Or rather, she rode through a dog.(She's unhurt, just upset for the dog and a little shaken)She was overtaking on the A4, when a greyhound ran out from the verge. The collision was unavoidable and she and the dog impacted pretty hard. She managed to keep the bike upright (no idea how) but the dog did a fair bit of damage to the bike.They got in contact with the owner (from the phone number on the dog's collar) who drove round to the accident site and said his wife had been walking the dog. In the half hour or so he was there the wife never appeared.My lass went to the police station with her docs last night to report the accident, and is awaiting a reference number from the collisions team over the next few days. We've got photos of the damage to the bike (before washing dog off it) and then photos after we washed the gore off.Her lid was contaminated with bits of dog, and her leather jacket and jeans were properly covered. The jacket is being sent off for specialist cleaning, jeans have gone in the wash and she's bought a replacement helmet (she didn't have a spare and needs it to ride to work).I understand Highway Code puts a responsibility on dog owners to keep dogs under control near a road, and so we have the basis for a claim against the dog owner for the damage to the bike and sorting the kit out, just wondered if anyone had any experience/advice/suggestions?(I know this sounds really cold, she is really upset by it and we're both thoroughly p1ssed off at the person walking the dog for not keeping the dog under control. Poor Doggie.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe2302 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Not sure if I can offer adivice on legal issues, but well done to your lass for keeping the bike upright. Greyhounds arn't small so thats no mean feat. Feel sorry for you and for the dog, not for the owners though, they really messed up that time.Keep us updated on how this turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightycaz Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Might get flamed for this, but............................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Might get flamed for this, but............................................... I've had my dog run away many times, i hope i dont have to pay for any damages that may occur It is rather cold, but if there is things that really do need replacing, then i'd probably do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 i've got a couple of snaps of an FZ1 with dog blood and guts on it (although bright sun + camera phone = poor photos) she wasn't keen on me taking a photo of her in her blood and gut covered jacket, jeans, boots, gloves and lid though...I think dogs are great, I like it when people from work go abroad on holiday as it means I can dog sit. I really feel for the guy as the last image he has of his dog is bits spread round the road. Sadly, if what he said is accurate, his other half owes him quite an apology for not controlling the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Glad your gf is ok... RIP doggy..What did her insurance co say? You could always pm phil (bikesure) to see if he has any experience of this at work.vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I only just read this... Glad your girlfriend is ok. I'm guessing that unless the owners have insurance on the dog (like me) , then it would have to be pursued through the civil court?Saying that, I bet if the dog IS insured it should have been leashed. Under proper control etc.... I am interested to see what occurs here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Might get flamed for this, but............................................... No thanks, bet there minging! Poor little doggie! Glad your GF is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 If any of the forum's biker lawyers want to get in touch by PM then I can pass their details on to my lass for her to contact - without the Personal Injury element I imagine it may be tricky to find someone who wants the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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