Motorcyclist Who Fell After Dog Barked Files 34 Million Won Lawsuit Against Dog Owner

A motorcyclist falls down startled by a barking dog. [Image source=Han Moon-cheol TV capture]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A motorbike rider is suing a dog owner for 34 million won in damages after claiming he fell when a dog barked and lunged at him, drawing attention to the outcome.

On the 13th, a video titled "A motorbike rider got startled and fell because a dog barked, and now demands 34 million won in damages?" was posted on the YouTube channel ‘Han Moon-cheol TV’. By the afternoon of the 14th, the video had over 100,000 views.

According to the video, the informant, dog owner Mr. A, was walking his pet dog around 8 p.m. on July 20th in an apartment complex in Buk-gu, Ulsan City.

At that time, when a motorbike rider was entering the road inside the complex, the dog barked, causing the motorbike to tilt to the left and fall over.

Mr. A said, “I was holding the leash short, and the dog only barked, it did not lunge,” and added, “The rider claimed he was startled by the barking and fell, and filed a lawsuit.”

Mr. A lamented, “The motorbike rider demanded 34 million won in compensation, citing that he was unable to work for a while and that he and his family suffered mental distress.”

It is known that the victim did not undergo surgery or hospitalization but was diagnosed for six weeks and is currently wearing a cast on his left ankle.

Whistleblower and pet dog Mini Schnauzer. [Image source=Han Moon-cheol TV capture]

The pet dog is a Mini Schnauzer breed, with a height up to the head of 45 cm, a body length of 50 cm, and weighing about 8 kg.

Regarding this story, lawyer Han Moon-cheol, who runs a YouTube channel specializing in car accidents, explained that “while the dog owner bears some responsibility, the amount the rider is demanding is excessive.”

Lawyer Han said, “The compensation amount will vary depending on factors such as the volume of the dog’s barking, whether it actually lunged or threatened, the location of the accident, and the victim’s personal income declaration.”

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