Long story short:
My oldest daughter was attacked and bitten by the neighbors dog, in thier home. My boyfriend of 5 years and father to my youngest daughter wants me to sue their homeowners insurance. My daughters Dad has already started the process. He holds the insurance for her and is the one being billed for all the medical expenses. My boyfriend is p*ssed because he wants me to get money. All I really want is the dog to be put down and medical expenses paid, so I don't care who sues as long as those two things are done. Since all the medical bills went through her dads insurance and he is the one being billed, does me or my boyfriend even have the right to sue? My daughter lives with me and just visits her dad every other weekend. I would like to add that he is a wonderful Dad, just so you know. :)
2006-12-19 05:41:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I DON'T CARE ABOUT GETTING MONEY! I just want to know which parent can sue. I'm on her dad's side trying to prove a point to my boyfriend.
2006-12-19 05:47:34 · update #1
You've answered your own question. Her father is responsible for her medical insurance and expenses, and you want the medical expenses paid. Yes, I agree, he should get the money to reimburse for the medical expenses. The question I would ask myself would be "What does my boyfriend expect from the money?" That should take care of that situation!
Many people don't READ the whole question and jump the gun, just ignore some of these ignorant responses.
2006-12-19 06:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The suit is on behalf of the child, if her father is who filed, then he will more than generally oversee the expenditures of the funds. Any funds paid by an insurance company for medical services, goes back to that insurance company. If it was discovered that someone else took the settlement that was meant for your daughter, and spent it for themselves and not the child, they could face repercussions from the court such as having to pay the money back. Any out of pocket expense made by the father for medical services will be returned to him (if won) In a situation like this either parent can initiate the civil process, but the funds if awarded will be to the child with a fiduciary to oversee the funds.
2006-12-19 05:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just sue for coverage of the medical expenses. BTW, why did the dog bite your daughter? Don't try to make money off the deal. If you do something like that, you're more likely to get nothing if you're too greedy.
2006-12-19 05:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by momofmodi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems your ex has standing to sue to recoup the medical costs while you might have standing to sue for "pain and suffering" on behalf of your daughter. These are the only 2 remedies offered in civil lawsuits. Consult an attorney.
2006-12-19 05:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that either one sueing doesnt matter. Since the boyfriend is only sueing for money, and its the dad who's atcually paying, i'd say the dad has the more logical case for sueing.
2006-12-19 05:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by I like Cats 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't sue someone just to get money..you CAN sue for medical expenses...but don't try to overdo it or you may lose. You hav ethe right to sue because it's your daughter.
2006-12-19 05:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by James Dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you want to make money off your daughter's injury and have a poor dog killed.
You make me sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-19 05:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you want the puppy to die?
2006-12-19 05:43:49 · answer #8 · answered by one8swayze 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋