My sister took my daughter on a small trip, so she wouldn't be bore by herself. The problem is on the last day my daughter broke two of her front teeth at a hotel swimming pool. I told my sister she should pay for some of the bill to get them fix. SHE TOLD ME SHE WILL NOT PAY ANYTHING, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT YOUR FAULT. I know in the future I will have those teeth work on every few years and it will come out of my pocket.
2007-07-11 04:12:28 · 25 answers · asked by rydfsanta 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your sister did not cause the accident, she shouldnt have to pay. You owe her an apology. Things happen in life and you cant go around suing everyone just cuz it didnt happen in your presence. If it was deliberatly caused by a person that is different. At this rate no one will ever want to take your children anywhere. You need to back off and apologize.
2007-07-11 05:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, did your daughter trip and fall on something? Did she slip? If so, the hotel may be responsible for the injury.
If it was truly her fault and just an accident then my next question would be, where was your sister at the time? Say for example she was present at the pool and your daughter was running, she asks her to stop and she doesn't then your daughter slips and breaks her teeth. Then she wasn't negligent and you should pay 100%.
If she was in the room or elsewhere and your daughter was swimming alone, it depends on how old she is...14 or younger I'd say she pays 50% for not watching her. Older than that and not present you pay 100% since you're the parent and responsible. Your daughter should be asked to do extra chores etc and be responsible for paying back a percentage of the bill to you if she was injured through breaking the pool rules or not listening.
2007-07-11 11:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by K B 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You should pay, with-out a doubt. It was nice of your sister to take your daughter on a small trip but she did not brake your daughters teeth, it was an accident. Your sister is right and I believe due an apology from you for suggesting such a thing. Your sister will no longer take your daughter anywhere in fear of a law suit. Ease up, GL.
2007-07-11 11:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by Gabriele 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are her parent and since it was a accident, nothing that the sister did out of neglect or anything then YOU are Responsible for the bill. You made a choice to allow your daughter to go with her. If your daughter got hurt at school you wouldn't expect them to pay it!! Your child, your responsibility.
2007-07-11 11:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by How can I help? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it was an accident and she is YOUR daughter so you are responsible for the bill. You didn't have to let her go on the trip with your sister but you did and this is what happened. I'm sure your sister paid for stuff for your daughter on the trip and she didn't come to you with a bill to pay for it. Suck it up and don't be angry with your sister, she did a nice thing and now you're trying to screw her over for it.
2007-07-11 11:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might get some money from the hotel, but your sister is correct. And you are 100% wrong for even asking her for money. You know who will pay? Your 9 year old daughter when your sister stops spending time with her for fear it will cost her money if something happens. Accidents happen. Let it go!
2007-07-11 11:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by elb366 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the exact same thing would have happened if you were in charge, i'm sure. So it doesn't matter. When you have a child, your obligations to them are nto bounded by zip codes, or who's in charge, or by anything at all.
I'm sorry your kid got hurt.. but even sorrier still that you haven't realized that she is okay, that they are just teeth, and that insurance is there for a reason. If you HAVE insurance, then this shoudln't be a HUGE problem.
Your sister is probably very angry at you for being so selfish abotu this one. I don't blame her. Work on that relationship. She's blood.
2007-07-11 12:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by OhioFantastic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't your sister's fault. She's YOUR kid. YOU should pay. She deserves an apology for you even asking and being rude.
FYI, I had my front teeth knocked out skating when I was nine. I only had them worked on twice. Once when I did it and then permanently after I was an adult. If your dentist says differently, I'd get a second opinion.
2007-07-11 12:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just pay for it all and
let it go cuz ur sister and child will still want to spend time 2 gether and if this is going 2 b a big prob it will mess up their relationship so
just be the responsible daddy that u been w/ her
dont show ur sister or n e 1 that u cant do it
b the bigger MAN/DAD
2007-07-11 12:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by ez-goin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok... I think that your first concern should be your daughter.. not who is going to pay the stupid bill... secondly.. you are her mother ... it is your responsibility to pay any medical bills that arises... regardless of where she was or who she was with.. goodness she is your child... stand up and be the mother... pay the bill and get over it and be thankful that your daughter didn't get hurt any more serious than a couple of teeth broken...geezs...grow up...
2007-07-11 11:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by still young 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋