Animals in the Roadway - Expert Webinar [VIDEO]

In this case, a vehicle driver was fatally injured when her vehicle struck an unattended horse in the roadway. The horse had escaped from an arena where it was confined for the first time the previous evening. Equine expert, Dr. J. Tim Potter was retained by plaintiff’s counsel to determine if the actions/inactions of the property owner created dangerous conditions that caused or contributed to the fatal injury of the plaintiff.

The fencing and enclosures used to contain horses and livestock are essential not just for the well-being of the animals, but for the safety of the general public. The type of enclosures used at a farm, stable, or facility depends upon the number and type of animals that will be occupying the space, the size of the enclosure, and the surrounding terrain. In our forensic casework, we frequently see instances where horses and livestock have escaped from fenced enclosures, resulting in injuries and accidents when passing vehicles collide with the loose animal.

In this article, Equine Scientist and Animal Expert Dr. Tim Potter discusses how facility owners should assess their fencing requirements, the inspection and maintenance procedures that should be followed, and the elements of animal behavior that can drive a horse or cattle to flee.

Animal Science and behavior factor prominently in a broad range of civil disputes. In this webinar video, Dr. Tim Potter discusses 3 issues common to his own forensic casework: animal containment (fencing), horseback riding injuries, and issues involving nutritional abuse and feed contaminations. His presentation begins with a primer on animal behavior, as it relates to each of the topics covered.

This webinar video reviews the capabilities and limitations of key forensic technologies used to document and analyze crash sites and vehicle damage in motor vehicle cases. Experts from our Crash Reconstruction practice present alongside our Forensic Technology group to offer attorneys and insurance professionals a conceptual framework for addressing the challenges in their own cases.