What is the name of your state? North Carolina
I was going to the park with my friend and he decided to bring his rottweiler. I was sitting in the passenger seat of the truck and he puts the dog in the back seat. He promised me the dog would be fine and not to worry. As we start driving off, the dog jumps on me and attacks me. He bites off a piece of ear and severely punctures my hand. I did not have any health insurance at the time. My friend's mom paid for the plastic surgery ( $2k) because he did not have the money and he lives with his parents as does the dog. I received 3 more bills from the Emergency Room totalling $1600. My friend said he did not have the money to pay so I gave the bills his mother. She yelled at me and said she shouldnt had paid the plastic surgery and is not going to pay these bills because it is my fault I got in the car with him and I was stupid for doing that. I am very confused and hurt by this also because it has over 2 months and they have not put the dog to sleep. They have showed no compassion and blamed me for the accident. I just want them to pay the $1600 left of medical bills so I can resolve this. Should I sue them or is it really my fault ? Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you.
I was going to the park with my friend and he decided to bring his rottweiler. I was sitting in the passenger seat of the truck and he puts the dog in the back seat. He promised me the dog would be fine and not to worry. As we start driving off, the dog jumps on me and attacks me. He bites off a piece of ear and severely punctures my hand. I did not have any health insurance at the time. My friend's mom paid for the plastic surgery ( $2k) because he did not have the money and he lives with his parents as does the dog. I received 3 more bills from the Emergency Room totalling $1600. My friend said he did not have the money to pay so I gave the bills his mother. She yelled at me and said she shouldnt had paid the plastic surgery and is not going to pay these bills because it is my fault I got in the car with him and I was stupid for doing that. I am very confused and hurt by this also because it has over 2 months and they have not put the dog to sleep. They have showed no compassion and blamed me for the accident. I just want them to pay the $1600 left of medical bills so I can resolve this. Should I sue them or is it really my fault ? Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you.