When you ask this question on the internet (must be true
) this is the answer that comes up 99.9% of the time..........but for you I get the feeling it's not the correct answer
If a motorist strikes your unleashed dog and is in an accident that involves other people or property, you could be sued for the expenses caused by your pet, since you allowed the animal to run freely and contribute to the accident.
IMO it just means that the motorist has the right to
sue the dog owner but the dog owner is not immediately responsible. With that as a hassle for the car/vehicle driver the driver will most likely just bite the bullet and figure out what's the least expensive way to repair the vehicle and move on. Pet and owners come out way worse off from the pet injury and trauma of the entire situation IMO.......the driver also in a way especially if they are pet lovers too. Life goes on.
