If my neighbor’s dog is always running in the street and I struck it with my car causing $2,000 in damage to my car, is the owner liable for the repair costs?
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If my neighbor’s dog is always running in the street and I struck it with my car causing $2,000 in damage to my car, is the owner liable for the repair costs?
I believe Indiana has a leash law.
Asked on March 7, 2012 under Accident Law, Indiana
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under most statutes for all state sin this country, an owner of a dog is responsible for all damages that his or her pet causes, including being run over by a car causing damages to the vehicle. Most states have leash laws for dogs as well.
From what you have written, it seems that the dog's owner would be liable to you for the repair of your car.
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