twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
Mrs 26 was knocked off by a dog recently some of you may have read. Not nice with being unconscious and follow on concussion, stitches, shock. She smashed her spectacles (amazing what the fixers can do temporarily) but needs new. Not cheap at £700++ and they were fairly new before all this. Also other bits and pieces damaged.
So - she wants to claim to cover costs at least. We have house insurance which will cover the spectacles etc. £50 excess. We could also go with no win no fee (she's been talking about joining CTC for ages although not actually necessary I guess in this case) and pursue the dog owner. The owners were very good at the scene with blankets, first aid kit and offers of hot drinks etc etc. Also the lane is one we use all the time and wish to continue using. I've ridden past 3 times since the incident.
BTW - in the after shock (still continuing) we forgot to report the accident to the police. With a dog involved is that necessary (or is that just for motorists)? Seems it's 5 day "deadline" for that and it's now about 8 days. I'm told the dog did suffer some injuries at the time.
So pros and cons please. What's the best (if any) compensation route is the question?
TIA
So - she wants to claim to cover costs at least. We have house insurance which will cover the spectacles etc. £50 excess. We could also go with no win no fee (she's been talking about joining CTC for ages although not actually necessary I guess in this case) and pursue the dog owner. The owners were very good at the scene with blankets, first aid kit and offers of hot drinks etc etc. Also the lane is one we use all the time and wish to continue using. I've ridden past 3 times since the incident.
BTW - in the after shock (still continuing) we forgot to report the accident to the police. With a dog involved is that necessary (or is that just for motorists)? Seems it's 5 day "deadline" for that and it's now about 8 days. I'm told the dog did suffer some injuries at the time.
So pros and cons please. What's the best (if any) compensation route is the question?
TIA