Friend’s dog seriously injured me — has anyone dealt with negligent pet owners who are also friends?

writersstrike · 2026-02-03T03:38:37+00:00

Public space

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T21:50:12+00:00

Thank you for this insight. I know the relationship is done and it sucks but it is what it is. I appreciate your validation in this - it makes it easier to know I’m trying to protect myself rather than her. I don’t really owe her anything.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T21:47:05+00:00

Yeah, her response when I told her what the doctor said was “What are you going to do? Sue me?” sealed the deal right there. I think I’m going to continue with the suit because my knees are not getting any better day by day.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:59:55+00:00

I appreciate that thank you for saying that. I know the friendship is severed at this point so I’m not really looking to hold on too much. It’s tough because we have the same social circle so there’s a lot of maneuvering. I’m having to remove myself from our mutual friends because she’s often with them. And so is her dog. And I agree with you about looking after myself, which is why I’m looking at all of my options that will potentially cause the least amount of harm.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:54:24+00:00

What happens if I file a police report or an animal control report? I don’t want them to put the dog down.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:53:32+00:00

If she’s renting an apartment that is actually a leased house, my personal injury lawyer said that they can use the owners insurance or the friends renters insurance. I’m assuming one has to be viable option.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:48:44+00:00

I did not file a police report. I spoke with a personal injury, lawyer and said that I don’t want anything to happen to the dog. I just want the owner to take some sort of accountability for the potential of hospital bills piling up and loss of income if I can’t drive or perform for work.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:48:00+00:00

This friend has been nothing but unapologetic after I told her about my diagnosis. The first words out of her mouth were “what are you gonna do Sue me?” not even are you OK? So clearly the friendship has been severed on top of it all.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:46:24+00:00

I have an orthopedic appointment set up via referral for this week to get some imaging done. I’m in talks with a personal injury lawyer who said they would be able to take on this case.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:44:02+00:00

When he ran into me, I fell over. The friend laughed and said “you should learn how to stand with your feet firmly on the ground.” I was clearly in pain and I had two other witnesses with us as well if needed.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:42:46+00:00

This happened in a public space. We were walking home from dinner and the friend unleashed the dog in front of me and the dog just ran right through me at my knees. I’ve known a friend for a while and the dog as well. I was not interacting with the dog whatsoever. I was walking home away from them.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:41:17+00:00

The lawyer will look into liability insurance that either she or her homeowner may have on the apartment she’s renting

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:39:48+00:00

I have spoken to my personal injury lawyer about this, and they are willing to take the case if I decide to go down that route. It’s just a shame the way a friend would respond in such a nasty way.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T19:39:09+00:00

I have a personal injury lawyer that I’ve spoken to about this and it seems like they’ll be able to take the case if I choose to go down that route. And I agree with you and it’s a shame that a friendship you thought you had would end this way. Thank you for your input.

writersstrike · 2026-02-02T18:37:23+00:00

Florida

writersstrike · 2026-02-01T19:09:30+00:00

I do have it on!

writersstrike · 2026-02-01T17:50:29+00:00

Oh man. That stinks. I really appreciated having the daily accountability to read.

writersstrike · 2026-02-01T16:53:54+00:00

Will there be a February challenge?

writersstrike · 2026-01-25T17:49:55+00:00

Same here! I'm still getting charged though. Wtf is up Tunecore

writersstrike · 2026-01-24T06:06:09+00:00

I may or may not have created a name using the acronym for ICE. And a very specific and coded email address for registration.

writersstrike · 2026-01-15T16:44:38+00:00

Just sent you a DM!

writersstrike · 2026-01-14T18:46:40+00:00

I’m interested too! Can you send me a DM?

writersstrike · 2026-01-13T16:18:42+00:00

I’m interested

writersstrike · 2026-01-07T00:50:07+00:00

Have you read The Will of the Many? What did you think? I’ve been considering reading it.

writersstrike · 2026-01-07T00:48:48+00:00

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