If while riding my bicycle on a rural road a dog ran in front of me and caused me to wreck and injure myself, is the dog owner liable for any of my medical or loss wages?
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If while riding my bicycle on a rural road a dog ran in front of me and caused me to wreck and injure myself, is the dog owner liable for any of my medical or loss wages?
I received a broken collerbone that requires surgery.
Asked on September 8, 2015 under Personal Injury, Louisiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The dog owner is liable if he or she were negligent, or unreasonably careless, in how he or she supervised his or her dog or kept it locked up that is, liability in person injury cases depends on fault, or doing something wrong. This is a very fact-sensitive question you should consult with a personal injury attorney many provide a free initial consultation to evaluate a case you can inquire into this before making the appointment to discuss the facts, the strength of your case, and what it might be worth.
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