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Dog bite & subsequent fall

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barefootsafari

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Recently the latch on my fence failed and my dog got out. As a result a gentleman walking down the back alley behind the house was bit and fell on the ice trying to get away. The bite was a 1 inch superficial wound, however, when he fell, he dislocated his shoulder. On the "bite report" it lists the victims identity and whether or not he is seeking restitution. He has indicated that he would like his medical expenses reimbursed.

At this point the victim has made no attempt to contact me regarding the issue of reimbursement. I am not the owner of the house. I did not have renter's insurance that covered the dog at the time of the bite.

I have several questions.
1.) Becuase the fall was on public property, does the landlord's homeowner's insurance cover the fall?
2.) I have been told at this point that I do not need an attorney. However, I am concerned about the victim and his injuries. Should I call the victim to make sure that he is o.k. and to inquire about the amount of the medical bills? Or, by calling the victim am I surrendering some of my rights as the responsible party?

Thanks for your help.
 


I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

Senior Member
barefootsafari said:
Recently the latch on my fence failed and my dog got out. As a result a gentleman walking down the back alley behind the house was bit and fell on the ice trying to get away. The bite was a 1 inch superficial wound, however, when he fell, he dislocated his shoulder. On the "bite report" it lists the victims identity and whether or not he is seeking restitution. He has indicated that he would like his medical expenses reimbursed.

At this point the victim has made no attempt to contact me regarding the issue of reimbursement. I am not the owner of the house. I did not have renter's insurance that covered the dog at the time of the bite.

I have several questions.
1.) Becuase the fall was on public property, does the landlord's homeowner's insurance cover the fall?
2.) I have been told at this point that I do not need an attorney. However, I am concerned about the victim and his injuries. Should I call the victim to make sure that he is o.k. and to inquire about the amount of the medical bills? Or, by calling the victim am I surrendering some of my rights as the responsible party?

Thanks for your help.

My response:

Do you see that writing in RED up there? Without your State name, or the name of the State where the problem happened, it would be difficult to assist you. Laws are different everywhere.

IAAL
 

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