What are my rights if I got the top of my finger bitten off trying to save my small family dog from my neighbor’s pitbull which was on my property?
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What are my rights if I got the top of my finger bitten off trying to save my small family dog from my neighbor’s pitbull which was on my property?
Their dog got out of the gate because they forgot to shut it. My dog had stitches because his neck was biten open. I went in the ambulance and had my fingrr sowed on at hospital. However, their homeowners insurer says that it doesn’t have to because their insured had a pitbull. Can I sue – the insurance company or the homeowner?
Asked on February 12, 2013 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your claim is always against the homeowner. In Texas, you cannot sue the insurance company directly. However, I do not know why the carrier would be denying coverage unless there is an exclusion for the neighbor's dog in the policy. Either way, you need to contact a personal injury lawyer. I would not recommend that you have any further communications with anyone about this incident until you consult a lawyer. I am willing to discuss your case with you for free and go over all your options.
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