What to do if I was walking my dog on leash when he was attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull and while he wasn’t injured, I was?
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What to do if I was walking my dog on leash when he was attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull and while he wasn’t injured, I was?
Per the police, they have no dog leash laws here. I have sent them a certified letter demanding payment along with a copy of the bill from the hospital emergency room visit, they of course are not picking up the letter from the post office, I’m sure they are aware of what it is since it is from me. I want to sue them for payment. Can I take them to court and attach a judgement to their property? Since they won’t pick up their letter, should I just mail it, which would allow them to say that they never received it?
Asked on June 29, 2013 under Personal Injury, Mississippi
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written about you have a valid claim against the neighbor for injuries sustained such as medical bills and lost wages. If the amount of your damages is less than $7,500, small claims court may be your option. If you obtain a judgment against the neighbors, you can record an abstract of it on their home.
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