jzmtl
Flashlight Enthusiast
People today... :shakehead
Lol, which side would you side with?
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DoubleDutch
Enlightened
Apart from the personal grief, the legal issue depends on where the liability lies. Should the dog have been on a leash? Was he driving uncarefully? The driver didn't ask for this, if he was unable to avoid collision. Probably the only ones who could have avoided the accident were the dog owners. So there you are.
Not a situation you want to be in. On neither side.
Kees
Not a situation you want to be in. On neither side.
Kees
BIGIRON
Flashlight Enthusiast
Not funny. Nobody wins.
LukeA
Flashlight Enthusiast
I hope both cases get thrown out. You should have control of your dog, but you should also be aware of the road.
Tempest UK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Valpo Hawkeye
Flashlight Enthusiast
As a dog owner/lover, I hate to say it, but the fault likely lies on the dog owners. I always have my dog on a leash, the only exception being the completely fenced dog park. On several occasions I have had unleashed dogs charge me in my neighborhood. They have crossed the street to do it as I usually cross to the other side before I get to them. The result? The dog could get hit. Additionally, I've concluded that I will take whatever means necessary to protect my dog from the other dog, even if it means killing the other dog. I've followed the law, I have my leashed, vaccinated and tagged dog walking safely along and that dog, whose intentions could not be determined, charges me and my peaceful pet? Shame on that's dogs owners!
nikon
Flashlight Enthusiast
If you don't want your dog to get run over, keep it on a leash. How could anyone not know this?
Coop
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'd say give the driver compensation for his damages, give the dog owners compensation for their loss and then fine them all $10000 for wasting the courts time...
Knifekulture
Newly Enlightened
This is a case for Judge Judy.
StefanFS
Flashlight Enthusiast
They should each get a fine for wasting the courts time and public resources. An incident like this should be resolved between the parties insurance companies. A responsible dog owner has insurance with liability clauses, a responsible car owner has vehicle insurance.
Sub_Umbra
Flashlight Enthusiast
Some people/cultures believe that suing someone for a percieved wrong nearly always means that you will have to relive the offense in the process. I fully agree. Life is short. I think very carefully about the parts of my life I want to go through again...
