[Dennis]

All turd making machines need a bullet through the head - stupidest animals on the planet.

[slioch]

Same thing happened to me about 2.5 years ago.  Not quite so bad but still needed jabs and stitches.  I had my camera so tooks pics and I had the record of going to hospital.

I looked into compensation for time off work (about a week) and was told not to bother for such "superficial" injuries.  A week's pay and angry customers who I had to let down did not seem superficial to me.

[will_turton]

  dont put your hand in people houses, simple,

[wayne zabel]

The problem these days seems to be that some letter boxes have that many brushes inside them that its impossible to push cards in without putting your fingers in the box.

This also causes the cards to bend and crumple and doesn't look good

[Neil Williams]

  dont put your hand in people houses, simple,

I don't think people put their hands through a letter box when delivering leaflets, that really would be stupid, but there are some dogs who spend their days waiting to charge that slot in the door if even an ant enters.
I have felt the teeth of the incumbant dog on one occassion but was quick enough to pull my hand back super fast. The thing is the owner was in because I heard her shout at the dog. NOW if she is aware that this is happening then she should get a post cage fitted or an external box fitted, the same goes for those who must come home to ripped up post, leaflets and newspapers on the floor. These people must clearly know what the outcome could be for the 'delivery person' and therefore should be held accountable.
We're fortunate that we have never had a dog that did this sort of thing, but if I did then some form of mail cage would be fitted.

[Tony Gill Carpet Smart]

Tough luck just get over it

[derek west]

and then you moan cos your insurance has gone up. : : :

[Jim_77]

I've had a few very close calls with these finger-biting "stealth" dogs... the ones you don't know about until it's too late!

I think the only time you're at risk is, as said above, when the letterbox has a draught excluder in it which means you need to physically push the leaflet through with your fingers.  The letterboxes that have nothing in the way are no problem.

The way to handle it is to flap the letterbox and wait a second.  Normally the dog will have heard you coming, sat under the letterbox quietly and then will go for the attack as soon as it hears the letterbox.  This trick means you can smile smugly to yourself having outwitted him, and just leave the leaflet trapped in the outer flap of the letterbox.

[Carpet Dawg]

Why did you put your hand all the way in? I have never drop leaflets for my business before but have done (many years ago) for a charty event and i dont remember my hands going anywhere near the inside of the letter box?!

To be honest, if the guy helped you out once his dog bit you and was very sorry apologising, then i'd feel bad taking him to court! Put yourself in his shoes, no one asked you to stick your hand in there dropping flyers.

On that note tho, i'm not particualy an animal lover and i hope your hand makes a speedy recovery

Tony

[Linds Russell]

I once had my fingers licked whilst posting leaflets.

I still don't know if it was a dog or a freaky householder 

[chrisjohn]

Tough luck just get over it

Many Thanks Tony

[jasonl]

If you are injured , and/or  out of pocket , you need to claim , all costs will be borne by the home owners insurance , if they have it.  If they do not , then out of goodwill I would not claim from them.

[greencleaning]

oh its a sad story, i t doesn't even happen to me and not even wanted to be happen. You can used herbal like garlic to be rub on the bitten area for first aid.

[garyj]

oh its a sad story, i t doesn't even happen to me and not even wanted to be happen. You can used herbal like garlic to be rub on the bitten area for first aid.

Organic garlic planted during a full moon whilst chanting a Wican healing ritual works best. After applying spin round 3 times and touch your toes.

[Colin Day]

I spoke to my client (Solicitor) today who said.... "If the dog is under the dangerous dog category, it's a simple case where the owner will be sued. However, if the dog isn't, a solicitor would need to ascertain whether the dog in question has done something similar in the past!"

[chrisjohn]

Thanks for the advice Colin,spoke to a couple of Solicitors today,and am waiting to hear back.Wait and see basically.

Chris

[clinton]

How long you going to be off work mate

[chrisjohn]

Not sure at the moment,gotta go back to see plastic surgeon tomorrow.Hopefully it heals quickly.All jobs shifted 2 weeks ahead in diary.All customers have been fine.

Chris.

[slioch]

Will has obviously never done any leafleting.

[Tony Gill Carpet Smart]

Claim Claim Claim thats the troble these days it has to be someone elses fault just getting like America where you can't sneeze without someone claiming feel sorry for the dog hope he's had his shot's