Wild boar hit my car

Driving to work this morning, a wild boar jumped right out in front of my car and slammed into the passenger side. Two others had crossed just before it, so I slowed down hard, almost coming to a full stop. There’s actually a warning sign for wildlife on that stretch. The police showed up, took a report, and cleared me—no speeding, zero alcohol in my system, nothing... I've got the paperwork in hand. Now I'm stuck wondering who I can actually hold accountable for the repairs. Should it be the local hunting club or the county road department? The hunting group claims they have nothing to do with it since there wasn't an active hunt scheduled that day, so they weren't even out in the woods. They say the roads aren't their territory. Meanwhile, the county says they put the sign up, so they're off the hook. If anyone has advice on which law or specific statute I could cite to move this forward, I'd really appreciate it. I'm trying to handle this quietly without dragging it into court if possible... thanks.

It’s the hunting club’s fault, plain and simple. But honestly, looking at how they act? You’re probably going to be stuck in legal limbo for a while before you see a dime unless you take them to court... So, what kind of damage are we talking about on the car?

So far, all I've managed to find are some scraps of the dragonfly $4000

Road safety is managed by the local highway concessionaire.
Local roads fall under the jurisdiction of the city or municipality.
County roads are overseen by the county government.
State highways are maintained by the Department of Transportation.
According to the amendments to the Hunting Act...
specifically Article 37, Section 3...
which means you need to file your claim for damages directly with the county.

I honestly think if you see a deer crossing sign on the road, it’s because the local hunting club isn't doing their job. If there's no sign, then they're actually staying on top of things.

I read that somewhere a long time ago.

Rebecca White4 said:It’s the hunting club’s fault, plain and simple. But honestly, looking at how they act? You’re probably going to be stuck in legal limbo for a while before you see a dime unless you take them to court... So, what kind of damage are we talking about on the car?

That hunting club isn't liable; they don't hold the concession for the roads.

You're basically stuck... unless you paid extra for that wildlife coverage on your policy, you might as well start looking for a way to pay for those car repairs yourself. It’s just one of those things. 😉

Maybe try reaching out to the CIA. If you're lucky, the FBI might have third-party liability insurance, which could give you a way to claim those repairs.

silentmoose8 said:Maybe try reaching out to the CIA. If you're lucky, the FBI might have third-party liability insurance, which could give you a way to claim those repairs.

They carry State Farm.

Look, regardless of what anyone else has said in previous posts, the hunting club is definitely on the hook for this damage—unless, of course, they’re covered by Coca-Cola.

Your best bet? Try to track down that actual insurance policy. You need to see if it even covers this kind of mess, what the deductible looks like, and all that other fine print.

And if you haven't done it yet, just do it: get an official damage report filed. You need everything documented—the specific damage to the vehicle and a solid estimate for the repair costs.

I always get a little nervous driving through those stretches where deer are common... honestly, just lucky no one was hurt this time

Man, I’ve had like four "life-changing" near misses just like this...

Look, if there’s a deer crossing sign posted and you aren't running AC, just forget about getting any kind of payout from anyone. Seriously. Unless you have AC—and even then, only if your insurance company hasn't conveniently left wildlife out of your policy—you're basically on your own.

Honestly, just be glad you walked away unscathed! Not everyone gets that lucky, and some people... well, they don't make it out at all.