Farm Animals & Dogs: The owner of an animal that is running at-large or roaming freely, may be responsible for damages caused by the animal. This usually applies to dogs and livestock. I have even had a case involving a goat.
We have seen cases where the motorcyclist comes over a hill to find an animal in the road. We’ve had other cases where the animal runs out in front of or into the motorcycle. Despite the biker’s best evasive maneuvering and emergency braking, he or she goes down.
Wild animal cases can be a problem. The phrase, ‘Fere Natural’ is Latin and it means ‘wild by nature.’ A deer is Fere natural. No one owns them, so there is no one to sue. The state, city or county is not responsible for them either.
Passengers: There have been a few times we have been successful with passengers of motorcycles when the operator hits a deer. We obtained injury compensation, wage loss and medical bill payment from the motorcycle operator’s insurance policy. Evidence of the operator’s negligence would be required.
No-Fault Benefits and Animal Cases: In a motorcycle- animal wreck, the biker is not entitled to No-Fault benefits, because no ‘motor vehicle’ was involved (car, truck or van). If a motorcycle has unpaid medical bills after such an accident, those bills can be claimed as part of the case.
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Yes, you may have a viable claim against the dog's owner if their animal was roaming freely and caused your accident. Michigan law generally holds pet owners responsible for damages caused by their animals when not properly contained or controlled. We can help establish the owner's negligence and pursue compensation for your injuries, bike damage, and other losses.
Unfortunately, options are limited when hitting wild animals like deer since no one "owns" them and government entities aren't typically liable. Your best protection is comprehensive insurance coverage on your motorcycle that specifically covers animal collisions. We can review your insurance policy to identify any potential sources of compensation and explore all possible avenues for recovery.
Yes, your health insurance should cover your medical expenses from a motorcycle-animal collision, though you'll be responsible for any deductibles and co-pays. Since No-Fault benefits aren't available in accidents not involving motor vehicles, your health insurance becomes the primary source for medical coverage. We recommend all motorcyclists maintain quality health insurance for this exact reason.
