So we had our pooch out for a long wal. Most of itis a nature walk/ walkway used by pedestrians / dog walkers and cyclists.
We like this particular walk as it means our dog can be off his lead for the most part. He has a verygood recall but he can get in the way.
However today we saw a cayclist and shouted on the dog. Dog stopped turned around to come to us and BOOM. Cyclist had slammed his brakes and toppled his handlebars and burst his face.
I don't think my dog done anything wrong and he was under control. The cyclist had no helmet and was wearing sandals. I personally think that the cyclist should have been going slower given that he should have seen the dog. I have very little sympathy for the man given he was ill prepared for his cycle. But I do hope he is ok.
My partner was excellent with the man. Took him to hospital for stitches. Got the man's bike home and contacted family for him. But he is a little worried that the man might make a claim against us.
Does anyone know if he can he do this? Would it go against the dogs insurance?
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alwaystryingtobeafriend · 05/07/2015 15:04
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