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Serious Road Accident caused by a Dog
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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Serious Road Accident caused by a Dog
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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Serious Road Accident caused by a Dog
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! "Cliptomaniac" wrote in message oups.com... 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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