I decided to go ahead and file a lawsuit against my neighbors yesterday. I know it's been a month since the incident with their dog but I feel more confident now about doing it and I decided I'm only going to sue them for $900 dollars. They sent me a certified letter saying that I told them their dog didn't break the skin on my leg, which I did say but the ER doctor said I was lucky that he didn't tear into me. That is why I'm suing. I wrote exactly that as the facts for the basis of my claim in the lawsuit: to take to court : The ER dr. said it was lucky he didn't tear into me. The dog didn't break skin and I know he couldn't see who I was in the dark in front of his house and their usually are lots of dogs barking in the neighborhood so at first I didn't think anything of it. Just the fact that I had to go through that should be fact enough for lawsuit. Also my ER bill was 400 but only because of a waiver. Had I had insurance it would have been $900 so thats what Im suing for
2006-06-24 12:00:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I called the receptionish I know at the ER and told her to list the $900 on my bill even though they gave me the waiver.
2006-06-24 12:12:40 · update #1
You idot.
This is the reason my insurance goes up! Cuz I have to pay for a dumbass like yourself who wants to make a few quick bucks.
If you are having such money problems - get a second job. Or, move back in with your parents. Or, go to a homeless shelter. But, don't make my life miserable because you decided to have kids before you were ready.
And, no, you won't win.
What was your injury?
In order to have standing to sue you must prove you had an injury. If the dog did not break the skin, and you stated this to the doctor (duh), you have no standing. Your case will be dismissed via summary judgment.
2006-06-25 09:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not even win the $400 because your neighbors paid the bill. You were not out any money, and there was no physical damage. Stop being so greedy and leave them alone. You cannot sue for what might have happened, only for damages that actually occurred...which there were none. Of course, you probably will win because people like you usually end up getting a free ride through life while the rest of us work for what we have. I would rather have less and know that I earned what I got instead of being a sue happy idiot and have everything handed to me that I didn't deserve.
2006-06-26 03:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Abby Normal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will only win a dollar amount for the damages you incurred. The 400. You can't win money for what could have happened because it didn't. The law protects you and those you are suing. You can't sue for pain and suffering either since, one, you didn't have any physical damage and two, you aren't seeing a psychologist and haven't been put on antidepressents or anti anxiety medication due to the incident. Sorry, but the most you can get is the 400.
2006-06-24 19:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by katie13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know......i think if the dog was trying to hurt you and not just scare you away from his territory he would have broken the skin. I think maybe medical bills....was the owner apologetic at all? What did you go to the doctor for if he didnt break the skin? obviouly there would be no infection and im guessing by you saying it was $400 you went to ER. Did you think at the beginning they were paying so why not go to the doctor? Just trying to understand your view.
2006-06-30 12:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what state you live in if a dog bites you the owners are in trouble whether thwy have to put the dog down or pay you for medical i am not sure if you will get the 900 but you will at least get the 400 u paid
2006-06-24 19:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by not_so_sweet_24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? I think you should have your *** ripped into by a pack of dogs. You went to the doctor even though your skin wasn't broken? I hope the judge makes you pay them $900.00.
2006-06-24 19:05:34 · answer #6 · answered by mudvaynecrazed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't sue for what 'might have happened' or for what your medical expenses 'might have been'. You can sue for your actual expenses and for any pain and suffering you actually experienced.
The judge will decide the validity of your claims.
Best wishes.
2006-06-24 19:06:48 · answer #7 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your allow to sue for your insurance comapny. Make sure the exstra cash goes to the insurance copmany!
2006-06-24 19:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by caitie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't read all the details of your lawsuit.
If you have more money to spend on a lawyer than your neighbors you will win.
2006-06-24 21:13:55 · answer #9 · answered by retyull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess: You are a welfare mother living in California, yes?
2006-07-01 18:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by Fred S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋