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Old November 17th 05, 01:37 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.misc
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Hi guys,

i am under a lot of stress and at my wits end about an incident that
happened a few months ago.

· At 1am on the 22nd June 2005, I was driving along a motorway when a
large dog ran out in front of my car. I swerved & missed the dog but
ended up flipping my car and crashing into the central reservation. The
dog was then hit by another car. The police informed me after the
event, the dog owner was rabbiting with his dog. Rabbiting is chasing
and killing Rabbits with dogs.

· I have been to 2 solicitor firms and they have not helped. They
state the owner needs pet or home insurance. As the owner claims he has
neither and also states he is on minimum wage, both did not want to
pursue the case. They took his word for it and left it at that.

· My injuries included a dislodged Pelvic bone, bruised, swollen and
misaligned vertebrae and severe whiplash and neck strain. I have been
undergoing Acupuncture and Physiotherapy weekly since the accident
costing me over a thousand pounds so far.

Both solicitor and police say he is negligent. It is his responsibility
to make sure his dog is on the lead and safely looked after. I am left
with a huge bill, in constant pain that has interupted my life and no
car.

Please please please, if you know anyone who has been in a situation
like this or can give me some advice, i would be utterly grateful. I am
not showing much physical progress and i am spending all my savings on
Physio and i will have to take out a loan next month or stop going
completely.

Thanks guys

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Old November 19th 05, 03:08 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.misc
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i would pursue this definatly.
many people have ended up suffering fibromyalgia after a trauma like
this.
as you know the owner is negligent but its now down to you to prove it
unfortunatly and then you would have to take him through the small claims
court which is why the soliciters wouldnt help you as there just isnt
enough money in small claims.

by the sound of your post i would say you were a brit in which case the
citizens advice would help you. they have laywers and specialists in every
field from benefits to bankruptcy and whats more they attend court with
you all for a small fee.

good luck with this and i hope you nail him,dallygirl.

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Old January 24th 06, 07:03 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.misc
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I hate to say this but you're not going to get anything - It's a case of
cutting your losses really - If this person is on minimum wage and has no
assets all that suing him will produce is a legal bill for you - even
through the small claims court - because he has nothing that he can give
you. If you win you can make him bankrupt - again for a fee - but again
you'll get nothing so the best you can do is accept the loss and keep an eye
on him as in personal injury cases you have 3 years to apply - hope he wins
lottery in this time then sue!
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Hi guys,

i am under a lot of stress and at my wits end about an incident that
happened a few months ago.

· At 1am on the 22nd June 2005, I was driving along a motorway when a
large dog ran out in front of my car. I swerved & missed the dog but
ended up flipping my car and crashing into the central reservation. The
dog was then hit by another car. The police informed me after the
event, the dog owner was rabbiting with his dog. Rabbiting is chasing
and killing Rabbits with dogs.

· I have been to 2 solicitor firms and they have not helped. They
state the owner needs pet or home insurance. As the owner claims he has
neither and also states he is on minimum wage, both did not want to
pursue the case. They took his word for it and left it at that.

· My injuries included a dislodged Pelvic bone, bruised, swollen and
misaligned vertebrae and severe whiplash and neck strain. I have been
undergoing Acupuncture and Physiotherapy weekly since the accident
costing me over a thousand pounds so far.

Both solicitor and police say he is negligent. It is his responsibility
to make sure his dog is on the lead and safely looked after. I am left
with a huge bill, in constant pain that has interupted my life and no
car.

Please please please, if you know anyone who has been in a situation
like this or can give me some advice, i would be utterly grateful. I am
not showing much physical progress and i am spending all my savings on
Physio and i will have to take out a loan next month or stop going
completely.

Thanks guys


 




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