Well, Ladies, I totally have dropped the ball on keeping you up-to-date on what happened with this. Sorry. I was replying to a different dog thread and remembered. So, here is the scoop: my arm and shoulder are fine now. I have been back on the bike and everything is working normally. I am still dog-shy and don't go on my back roads as often. Feel like I lost a lot of freedom, as while on the roads I am more attentive to the possibility of a dog behind every bush and not on enjoying the ride...

The dog owners WOULD NOT BUDGE in paying for more than the initial medical bills. It was getting to be an issue of whether to sue or not. And since I had far too many other things hanging over my head at the time and was stressing out big time, I let it go. They wrote a check for $750, and I ate the rest. What do I wish I had done differently? I wish I had been riding with someone, as a witness would have made a huge difference legally speaking. I wish I had gotten their home owner's insurance information while there with the cop. What am I thankful for in all of this? Falling isn't such a big deal. The dogs didn't bite me. I can bike past that house, knowing the dogs are tied up (since I have to call before I ride now... ack... But hey, a peaceful solution) And it gave me the opportunity to join a wonderful cycling forum and hang out at my bike shop. War stories. Thanks for being there, gals. I appreciate it.