Should I Sue The Owner After a Dog Attack?
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- Should I Sue The Owner After a Dog Attack?
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Go on Judge Judy and hash it out. As long as it's aired, nothing comes out of anyone's pocket.
I looove Judy! "Follow the money", "if it doesnt make sense its not true"
Attorneys? $2500 goes to small claims court
That makes me feel even more broke lol $2500 would change my life
If its less than $10,000 just do small claims. Don't need an attorney.
Every state has different jurisdictional limits for small claims court. My state's is $5,500.
@@mimim7026 If it's under $3k it'd be small claims in just about every state.
She still would have to pay the court fees. She would be fine if she can get the defendant to reimburse her the amount during the judgement.
@@MsDorcelus the fees are like $35-$100
@@COINsimp2024 not in California
Just finished the settlement on an attack on my daughter, and the answer is an emphatic YES. For two reasons: #1- If you have medical insurance they WILL NOT pay the bill if they know it was someone else's fault, and #2- The owner needs to feel the pinch so they change the way they handle their pets. It sounds bad, but their insurance company needs to know what's going on.
It was her dog that was attacked, so she had to pay out of pocket for the vet. As Dave said, it would probably cost more to collect the money than what she would actually receive.
Why isn't the dog owner looking at at least a four-figure fine from the County/State?
@@kell_checks_in Small town Wisconsin. Probably connections.
@@bryan_witha_whyy you can always sue higher tho
@@ericdaniel323 sending a message also in civilized countries you can get the lawyer costs covered by the lawsuit itself
Should have just contacted the neighbor's homeowners insurance.
Something bigger to consider is that this person's dog made an attack. When people are not motivated by their own morals, they are motivated by their wallets. If these people have zero accountability, then they will allow it to happen again - and next time, it could kill someone's pet or child.
Make her pay! She's counting on you letting her off the hook; she's lived her entire life that way! First, you can file in small claims court, where it's optional whether to hire an attorney (but your could). Second, and most importantly, remember this: People always have the money for the things that matter to them. Right now, you don't matter to her, and so she doesn't have the money for you, but she will when you bring her to court! Good luck!
This woman is just looking for someone to tell her to sue...she is going to do it anyway but she just wants someone to tell her she is right
It seemed to me more like she was looking for someone to tell her not to sue, she kept talking about grace and stuff.
I think she just wants a resolution to a crapy situation and needed an impartial opinion to break the argument her ego was having with her conscience. If she wanted to sue just to make a point it would have been the first thing she did. Vindictive people dont use logic or have patience, they just go on instinct for the quick emotional fix with out thinking about the bigger picture or resulting consequences. One of the first things she said was I dont really have the bandwidth to continue with the situation. I feal like she also needed to know if her actoins were actually graceful or if they were just trying to take advantage of her.
Really? So you're a mind reader?
I don’t think so I think she genuinely wasn’t sure which route to take bc at the end of the day it’s only 2500 and does she rlly wanna go through all tht work to deal w the courts and stuff ?
I came back to watch this after reading the title and scrolling past it. Good job Dave, I was wondering where it would go but I'm glad you stayed true and gave that morally right advice
About seven years ago I was walking my chihuahua and pug on the sidewalk several houses down from my own. A neighbor had his door open and his Great Dane dashed out and began fighting with my dogs. After us pulling the dogs apart and much commotion the pug was fine, but the chihuahua need about 1,500 dollars worth of work. I went to the man's house about a week later with the chihuahua's medical bill and essentially said to him that my dogs were on a leash and his unleashed dog attacked mine, totally unprovoked, and the way I see it he owed me $1,500 dollars. Well, he apologized for what had happened and wrote me a check. The whole thing took less than a minute. Later I was informed that this fellow was independently wealthy and 1,500 was nothing to him. However, it was a very pleasant surprise that he was willing to do the right thing.
I know my situation was slightly different but when I got my car door wreck by some lady, she started throwing that same pitch oh I'll pay for it trying to talk me out of not going to the insurance companies. Then I spoke to a police officer about it and he specifically said go thru the insurance companies do not listen to them because they will always leave you hanging. Best advice I got and I the damaged paid up through the insurance claim and she was founded at fault simple and easy and painless. People's words today are very weak and useless don't bother with them
If it caused a small dog this much injury how much more for a small child. At a certain point I wouldn't even care about the financial aspect a dangerous dog needs to be put away. If she can't afford the cost of liability or the proper training the owner really shouldn't be a dog owner.
You're way to nice lady. I'd have a police report immediately and press charges... At the very least they will have to settle on a payment plan.
Or the attacking dog would he a dead dog .
What would the world look like if people were honest?
And responsible. It was irresponsible of the humans to have that dog off leash in this particular situation.
Different. Very different
well, it wouldn't be rife with political correctness. I'll tell you that much.
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Make the claim against their insurance. Costs you nothing.
Assuming they have insurance....
If they own the dog the insurance company will pay. Thats what insurance is for.
Would have to have pet insurance for that
@WeeStrom CO Guy Homeowners insurance pays for dog attacks. That's why they ask if you have a dog when you apply for the insurance
@WeeStrom CO Guy that may depend.on the company. I did insurance claims some time ago, and we covered injuries by dogs to vehicles, bikes, and other dogs all the time.
Also, I just got renters insurance and they asked if I have a dog. And the other company I had insurance for my house required extra insurance if we had a dog (we didn't).
It also might depend on the state.
She can file a homeowner insurance liability claim against responsible party. If theres strict liability dog attack/bite law in their city in CA the insurance more than likely will pay with a quickness. Before small claims/suit.
Yes, dog owners: YOUR “SWEET” DOG needs to be on a leash, too.
Maybe it was
Or, put down. Or forced out of normal neighborhoods. Enough. Dog owners need to be shut down, yesterday.
If the person im suing cannot pay me, can i ask the judge for the defendant to be my butler until the debt is paid off? Yes this is from an episode of Seinfeld. And yes, this is to make you laugh😂
Jose Tenorio 1
The judge can give the person a certain amount of time to get a job.
Hilarious
😂😂😂😂
You can put a lien against their property
Get a personal Injury attorney, home owners insurance will pay for all the damages and more, including the lawyers, if they don't have home owners insurance then no one gets paid nor charged.
Why would their homeowner's policy cover it if it wasn't on their property?
Aside from the $2500, I hope she can find the peace and grace to let go of taking inventory of other people’s problems
There problems became her problems when they were negligent with there dog. We all make mistakes. But onely the responsable people own up to them. They opened themselves up to be scrutinized by not following up to there agreement.
It’s very much so her problem. Idk what a “inventory of other people’s problems” is but she is directly affected by their problems. She was their victim! She is not morally obligated to let this behavior slide.
Other people are making their problems other people's problems.
@@kell_checks_in you and Jacob and Lora didn’t comprehend my comment. For her sake, not anyone else’s
@@jacobparker7920 yea, comprehension issue
Bring it to Judge Judy, she LOVES dog bite cases.
Its california, lawsuit capital of the world
Its the capital of counter-lawsuits too. Criminals suing the victim and winning somehow.
Probably the whole country
So what should she do when the perp won't pay?
Noooo, that's actually New Jersey
Yeah. Never ever move here.
some home insurances company's will not allow you to have certain breed dog's. they could cancel your home insurance.
Homeowners' insurance will cover dog bite liability.
You can only sue for damages injuries. Yes.
Have the convo that Dave said to have with them, but also be holding a bat. However, never allude to why you have a bat. They'll pay.
"If you don't pay, I'll be.... disappointed... You don't want me to be... disappointed..."
A good way to get shot in my state.
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Call the bat Lucille and pretend it has opinions on the matter
@@josemartin598 yeah, it's funny as a joke, but in real life you don't want to write a check like that if you aren't prepared to cash it.
Why is she asking this on a finance show? Get a real lawyer.
She was just looking for someone to give her permission to sue.
There are many alternatives to suing the neighbor personally. Look into neighbors homeowners as well as your own.
I’d blow off the expense, avoid the neighbor at all costs, and report the neighbor’s vicious dog to Animal Control.
Small claims court is a possibility HOWEVER even if you win in small claims court, you are still faced with how to collect. A judgment in your favor makes it easier to take legal collection action but is no guarantee that you will get your money. This is less expensive than hiring a lawyer but can mean more work.
I am suing someone in small claims court for $10,000 who has the money so ultimately, one way or another, I should be able to get my money. Dave is very correct when he states that you shouldn’t pursue the issue if you’ll have to spend more to get your money than the amount of money you’ll get back. And if the defendant has no money (i.e. you can’t get blood from a stone). But in my case, the defendant has money and I stand to make much more than I have to spend to get my money, so it makes sense to move forward.
If the dog is in the custody of someone other than it's owner, is the custodian liable if that dog bites a person? Thank you.
If the husband of the dog owner has been in jail in the last year, one sees a pattern of poor choices, which allowing a dog to be off leash where it then attacks a dog whose owners have their dog on a leash, shows. Of course I would seek out an attorney who will go after the full amount plus damages which will pay for legal fees.
And in a case like this the lawyer takes the case based on contingency, where he gets paid from the settlement ONLY if he wins. If you let the dog owner off the hook, you send a message that they can play the sympathy card for chosen bad behavior and get off scout free. Sung also provides a public record of bad behavior on the part of the dog owners. Because trust me that dog will bite someone else.
It's cases like this why some insurance companies wont even issues coverage if the homeowner/renter owns certain breeds of dogs. Since dog attacks and bites are in the top reasons insurance companies pay damages.
Solid advice!
Is this the Dave Ramsey Show or Judge Judy? I'm confused.
Have the dogs owner deliver 🍕 untill they've paid their debt in full.
Next thing you know the other dog owner will be calling in asking for advice how to pay off $2500 lol
hate more laws, but with near a million people bitten yearly needing medical care-- it is time the elected protect the public by demanding all dog owners carry a $25,000 dog bite insurance-- minimum-- simple as that, can't afford insurance, then get a gold fish--
Well if there were no witnesses or report made could you even prove it was their dog?
A judgement in small claims still does not get you paid, it is just a blemish on that persons record to be added to all the other blemishes that they probably have.
Well dave it's easy to let someone off the hook that owes you a 11k when you're worth 55 million. I bet you wouldn't have been like that before you became a multi millionaire...
Small claims court Hello Dave!!!
I’m sorry but the judge will make the person pay and will allow a lien to be put on the house of the person that owes. And she does not need an attorney. This is a civil lawsuit which she can do on her own.
Forget about grace, she owes the money. The caller should go on Judge Judy. She would get her money immediately. The show pays the judgement and JJ would definitely rule in her favor. That's why many low income people go on the show, because they know they'll get paid.
I'm CONFUSED... What about the HOME OWNERS INSURANCE??? Can't you just file a claim with there INSURANCE??
1/5/20...IF dog was @ their house when it attacked your dig, IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY & their home owner's
liability insurance will cover it.
Ppl will be found responsible + have to pay your lawyer too.
WHAT horrible neighbors!
Sue immediately!
Yes.
The attacking dog was in violation of leash law.
Homeowners insurance could cover the damages, you are better off leaving the attorney and fees out of the equation while working it out with the home owner. This advice came from an attorney licensed in multiple states.
I think it's a good idea to ask the dog what it thinks
Note to self... Get a real dog like mine and you won't have that problem.
If someone's negligence costs you money, then you should sue imo. Unless you can work with them on some sort of help.
I would worry about people like that even caring properly for their dog. Tell them you are going to small claims court.
Small claims court
Really great advice
I swear there was a Judge Judy episode like this
How did it end?
there are a few episodes like this.
Not to mention that the attack dog should probably not be allowed to hurt another dog again.
ff i almost get attacked. I almost died.
Yeah my mom once told me "Just forgive the debt. Let it go and walk away." Which is apt for a lot of situations, but not all ofc.
Sometimes you're basically paying someone to go away.
Attorney fees aren't collectible in small claims unless a statute specifically provides for it or there is a contract. Even if you get a judgment in small claims court, it's not like the defendant will whip out a checkbook. Good luck collecting on a judgment!
Wait is this the Dave Ramsey show or Judge Judy!? Wrong show lady...
Uh..yes?!
If you have right on your side, you have might on your side. All it takes is to bring your first person to small claims tribunal and it becomes much easier after after that. The whole world will trifle you and bluff. If you give them time, they will take more. Tell them what you want and why, at the first point of stalling, take them to straight to small claims. Then when they say they will negotiate tell them that they now also owe you the money it cost you to apply for small claims or the case goes ahead. Just like a bully, you stand up to them and they back down in no time.
Dave Ramsay is not a lawyer but I would think checking with an attorney would be a good idea. I don't know if homeowners insurance would cover it or if they need to be sued. If, they win, and there is a judgement then perhaps a lien could be placed on their home. IF, this had been a child hurt or killed they would be facing A WHOLE LOT MORE !
Judge Judy anyone?😀
$20 says the little dog started the fight. Seen it way too many times. You know what else I've seen too many times? People with little dogs making excuses for them.
Doesn't matter who started it, the other dog was off-leash
Noah Johnson: She never specifies if her dog was on a leash. For all we know both dogs were off a leash. We also don't know the how or where. Was her dog in the neighbor's yard? Or the reverse? There is really no way of determinding liability with the limited information we have.
@Sona Falk see above
Wow you’ve been around
@@1jw298 ?
Am I the only one thinking this isn't a big deal and this woman is crazy
There’s always another side of these dog stories too. This is just one side. I had to get a restraining order against a neighbor who’s dog was on our back porch every day and night. THEY wanted to sue me because they had a small dog. Plus, I think they are on too many prescriptions since she (at 70 years old) walks around asking people if they have any prescriptions. 🤦🏻♀️ Completely crazy.
Hey if it's grace to her then that's what it is. Sorry but that's what I think.
2:44 If they have "no money," how can they afford to have a mutt?
More great advice
She doesn't even need the money...
i got a dog bit. I tried to sue new seasons no case.
On the condition that that dog never is brought in the vicinity of this neighborhood again, better yet, get rid of it. That don't stop.
If the dog owner is living at the house get their Homeowners Ins to pay.
I encountered this same situation. A friend's son was bit by my mother's dog. Although the dog was tied up yards away from the event we were having in the backyard, her son wandered over and provoked the dog. My mother immediately offered to pay the medical bills. Yes, we could have argued her son should have never provoked the dog, but we decided not to point fingers and just pay the bill.
The dog was provoked that’s a different case, like you said, nothing should come of that but your mom have a good heart
I don't allow children at my events for that reason. If you are invited to an event, and you fail to supervise your child at the event, you should pay the cost of your own bills. That's a nasty way to repay someone for the invitation to their home.
Let me guess, your mom owned a filthy pitbull didn’t she?
So rude and so selfish what you are thinking…
Dogs owners must be responsible…
The child did nothing wrong..
How dare you expect whether children provoke or not?
Dogs owner never trust their dogs will not bite.
If beaten or attacked, you never think the persons faults who were injured.
We care dogs but not dogs are our bosses.. So mistaken…
Short but true story I had a friend who went to a breeder to pick up a puppy and the personal dog of the owner broke out of a locked bedroom and bit her very badly on the arse, she needed stitches she sued and she won 300K the breeders insurance paid out, might not be the best thing to do for everyone and not every case is clear cut but Id say only sue people if you really really feel they neglected something and you were caused sever pain...
Logistically speaking, couldn't she have bought 10 more dogs for the $2500?
Jason K shirt where I live $2,500 will get her like 250 dogs
if it was me I would just have them do house cleanings for me over the entire year & cook me dinner - LOL
You really think someone who is being flakey is going to do that and be consistent?
@@emilyc4044 Or safe?
Yes
There's homeowners or renters insurance.
My neighbor's dog killed my dog should I go there
Who else at first thought Grace was her granddaughter. Lol
I thought Grace was the name of the dog until well into the story.
I’ll bet Grace is amazing.
Send a SWAT team.
I bet you anything the dog that attacked was a freaking pitbull
You get their assets or she gets garnished after the judgement.
Irresponsible dog owners are everywhere. Call me crazy but carry a stun gun.
I wish people would stop looking at everything as a business transaction, if you want to forgive than you will, she’s just looking for permission to sue which is what she was going to do anyway, I love Dave and everything he stands for, but if it really was as “small of a blip on the radar” than let it go, that time and effort that you spend to get that 2500, you can make double that,
Now from a spiritual stand point: if god blesses you with wealth, than why take it from others. Whether they can or can’t pay it is not important and just because it’s your legal right, it doesn’t mean that God would like it. Turn the other cheek, forgive, and consider it an act of generosity,
I would tell them I that you’re not letting them off the hook, rather choosing to forgive.
I would understand if $2500 was a big amount for you, but if it isn’t, just let it go. That’s my worldly and spiritual opinion
it's not grace, it would be charity =)
Or stupidity. I don't know anywhere in the Bible where it says "Be an idiot." You extend grace to people who show remorse.
It seems very much like he doesn't understand how this works. They'd be contacting home owner's insurance, and their insurance could handle it. This advice just isn't correct.
It’s 2500 move on. It’s a waste of everyone time she won’t gain anything from going after these people if they can’t pay and if they won’t pay it’s again a waste of her time she won’t go broke for this bill
So the guilty party here is having some personal issues and doesn't feel like they should pay nor will they pay because they have other issues to deal with. Tough.... Don't make your personal problems MY problem. If you don't pay by this date then we will see each other again in front of a judge and you can plead your case in front of him. Given these circumstances I can pretty claim he will see it my way and you'll end up paying anyway. So we can do this the hard way or the easy way, either way it's going to be my way.
❤ well I think one of the best things is to have your dog under a lot of control I have several layers of control I see all these dogs running that I don't even take my dogs out I have a child Australian catalog mix I have a hunting dog and I have another a puppy who's going to be a retriever Arisen retriever puppy and I just think it's better to just you know keep them in the house if you have enough house or behind it a large fence because
Just move on lady! You gonna lose more money if you try a case
Bad advice; sounds a lot like extortion.
wage garnishment at $100/pay period will get you there in a year probably.
You sue them
Personally I don't want to hear about everybody else's problems I just would want my money so you either send it my way or I will sue you.
You don't need a lawyer to go to small claims court just file your claim and if they don't show up he win and then you could put liens on their paychecks or property it's just now it's not easy I've done it myself all by myself and I want and I got my money as they garnish his wages so enough talk
What kind of dog attacked?
The very definition of grace is UNDESERVED FAVOR. So yes, letting go of a debt someone said they were going to pay is grace. (Grace wouldn't be contingent on whether the person is trying to pay it off or not.)
That is wholly ungraceful. Your comment encourages one to enable to this dog to continue its murderous behavior. You espouse this religious undertone yet you ignore the 6th of the 10 commandments.
sue sue sue, off leash pet makes that person 100% at fault and responsible.
I’d report that dog as a biter and then just move on with my life. Spending time trying to teach other adults lessons in money isn’t going to bring you any peace.