His parents were staying with him from out of state...Will this be coverd under thie homeowners insurance??? Can I sue their insurance company????
2007-11-23 00:26:54 · 7 answers · asked by Rylee's Mommy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
should be covered by insurance. dont sue, get the dog impounded by your local animal services and theyll either kill the dog or make it be registered as a ''dangerous dog'' and it'll have to wear a muzzle and be leashed at all times.
2007-11-23 00:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're serious about this why aren't you consulting legal counsel as to what your options are? No matter where you live free or very low cost legal counsel is available. You do not give enough facts here for anyone to give good advice, but it does appear to be a serious situation and one to be dealt with by professionals. What are you going to sue the insurance company for, ie, medical expenses, trauma, etc, what? What was the extent of your daughter's injuries? Since its the second time it seems you should have some grounds for denying your husband any rights to unsupervised time with your daughter. Get your daughter's medical needs taken care of, then get good legal advice. Everybody has a cousin that has a friend who's uncle's third wife's best friend took a corresponce course in legalese. Get sound advise from professionals!
2007-11-23 09:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by Bumpers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would likely be covered under his homeowners insurance as well as theirs. Homeowners insurance often has a liability clause covering anything the policy holder is held legally liable for. If you're trying to get anything besides medical bills, you will likely have to sue the insurance companies as well as his parents, since they are the liable party. You have a good case though as most states allow the dog "one free bite", after that, the owners are considered to be on notice that they have a dangerous dog. Good luck.
2007-11-23 10:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can sue -& yes this should be covered under their insurance ( providing the insurance company didnt already knew there was a pitbull living there & put a disclaimer in the policy about dogs attacks ) - depending of course on your definition of mauling - was this a nip at the ankles OR the kid got really chewed up ?
2007-11-23 12:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by thefatguythatpaysthebills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her father's, parents knowing that their dog is vicious, should either leave the dog at home or at least keep it away from the child. This is assuming that the child did not do something that provoked the dog in the first place. But in my opinion the owners are responsible for their dog's behavior.
2007-11-23 09:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jake S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to call a lawyer. if the dog is attacking people it needs to be put down. call the police and make a report of it. don't let them get away with this. that child's life is more precious and important then some vicious animal.
2007-11-23 08:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by Rebecca :) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The second time, maybe you should be sent to the pond!
2007-11-23 08:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋