Dog versus cyclist :(

[IvonaDestroi]

Owwwwch...

Good luck!

Maybe just consult with a lawyer and see what they have to say about your chances. It seems illogical to me that anyone of sound mind would be ok with dogs running wild in the street, but different localities have different attitudes, esspecially in rural areas where space is so much more open. In my opinion, If you have a dog it's your responsibility to keep both your dog and the public safe no matter where you live.

I feel sorry for the pup too, imagine having somebody like that for an owner!

[uforgot]

Even if there are no leash laws, wouldn't the owner be liable as if they put any unsafe hazard in the street? Here, there are accidents with cows and such, and the owner is liable if the animal is in the street. Once I hit a brick that fell out of a truck ahead of me, and my airbags went off. The guy who dropped the brick was liable according to insurance. Like Lisa said, you are using the street as it was intended.

I hope you have a fast recovery!