$120K Settlement. A Nashua Rider Thrown From Horse After Dog Attack
Nashua, United States – August 28, 2025 / Buckley Law Offices /
Nashua, NH — Buckley Law Offices has obtained a $120,000 settlement on behalf of a client who was thrown from her horse after a dog attack on a public trail. The rider was lawfully using the trail when an unleashed dog charged toward her horse, causing the animal to spook and throw her to the ground. She suffered significant injuries as a result.
The settlement covers medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. The resolution was reached without a trial after extensive preparation by the legal team at Buckley Law Offices, which presented a detailed account of the dog owner’s failure to control the animal.
“This case underscores the serious consequences of failing to properly restrain a dog,” said Attorney Buckley, who represented the rider. “New Hampshire law holds dog owners responsible for the harm their pets cause—whether through a bite or any other dangerous act. In this situation, the dog’s aggression created a hazardous condition that directly led to our client’s injuries.”
New Hampshire’s dog liability laws impose strict responsibility on owners for injuries their dogs cause, regardless of prior history. This includes cases where the dog’s actions indirectly result in harm, such as knocking someone over or, as in this case, startling another animal and causing a rider to fall.
“This outcome sends a clear message that victims of dog-related incidents have rights, and those rights will be protected,” Attorney Buckley added. “Dog owners must take every reasonable measure to control their animals in public spaces. A moment of negligence can change someone’s life.”
Buckley Law Offices has a long history of representing victims in dog injury cases, including incidents involving bites, knockdowns, and other dangerous encounters. The firm’s attorneys are committed to holding negligent dog owners accountable and securing compensation for those harmed.
Buckley Law Offices, P.C. is based in Nashua, New Hampshire, and represents clients throughout New Hampshire in personal injury matters.
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Contact Information:
Buckley Law Offices
30 Temple Street,Suite 210
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
United States
David Buckley
16035958801
https://buckleylawoffices.com
