Moving to a new house can be exciting, but it can also come with unexpected challenges - like dealing with neighbors who don't respect your property boundaries. One Reddit user shared their story, asking if they were in the wrong for refusing to pay their neighbor's child's medical bills after the child injured themselves on their property. The user had repeatedly asked the neighbors to keep their kids off their property, but the kids kept playing in the driveway and drawing with chalk. When one child rode their bike into the user's truck and got hurt, the neighbor demanded that they pay the medical bills. The user wants to know if they're in the wrong for refusing to pay. Read on for the full story, including updates on how the user is handling the situation.
Neighbor's Child Injures Themselves On My Property, Am I Responsible For Medical Bills?
Friendly neighborly interaction before unexpected accident 🚲 💥
Warning to neighbors before moving in: 🔑👨👩👧👦🚚
Negotiating boundaries with neighbors over children's outdoor activities 🚲
Setting boundaries with neighbors and their children. 🙏
Clear warning issued to neighbor, still kid injured on property
Polite reminder to neighbor's kids to avoid property damage 🚲
Neighbor's child rides bike into truck, neighbor blames me 😡
Refusing to pay medical bills for neighbor's child. AITA?
Camera footage reveals warning given to kids before accident 📹
Homeowner's insurance fights back after neighbor's child injury 🏠👨👩👧👦
Police involved in dispute over neighbor's child on property 🚔
Neighbor's profanity-laced tirade caught on camera after incident 📹
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Neighbor's child injures themselves on my property, who's responsible? 🤔
Moving into a new neighborhood can be exciting, but what happens when your neighbors' kids start playing on your property? This Reddit user shared their experience of trying to get their neighbors to stop their kids from playing, digging, and drawing on their property. Despite sending a certified letter and multiple verbal warnings, the neighbors' kids continue to play on the user's driveway and yard. One day, a child rides their bike into the user's truck, and the neighbor demands that they pay for the medical bills. The user refuses and calls their homeowner's insurance company and the police. The situation escalates as the father goes on a profanity-laced tirade in the yard. Read on to find out what happens next and who ends up being responsible for the medical bills. Will the user have to pay up or will their insurance company fight it? Let's find out in the next section where we dive into the comments and reactions to this story.
NTA, but protect yourself with camera footage, police report, and documentation.
Don't let them take advantage of you. NTA 🚫💰
Defend yourself with legal action and stand your ground 🚫💰
Document everything and send proof to neighbor to avoid liability 💡📹
Parents forcing kids on others to avoid mess, NTA.
No obligation to pay for trespassing child's injuries 💰🚫
Parents at fault for not respecting boundaries and watching their child 😠
Neighbor's child injures themselves, NTA shouldn't pay medical bills.
Neighbor's child keeps trespassing, NTA suggests calling police for future incidents.
Boundary stomping feral kids? NTA for setting limits 🚫👨👩👧👦
Consider fencing your yard to avoid future incidents with neighbor kids 🏡
Claim for truck damage after child injury - NTA
Clear responsibility. Not the a**hole, they should pay for damages 🤷♀️
Polite requests ignored, neighbor's child injured on OP's property. NTA.
Protect yourself, put up a fence and keep cameras updated 📹
Defending property rights 💪🏻, seeking legal advice 💁🏻
Commenters agree: NTA, parents are responsible for neglectful supervision 👍
Clear boundaries set, not responsible for child's injury bills 💰
Neighbor's entitled parents refuse responsibility for child's injury. NTA suggests invoicing truck repairs. 🤔
Taking responsibility for your child's behavior is important 👍
Clear communication and no negligence equals no responsibility 💪
Asserting property rights and boundaries, frustrated with careless neighbors.
Owner not responsible for child's injury on their property 💼🚫
Sarcastic suggestion for minor injury sparks no-reply conversation.
You gave fair warning, NTA for neighbor's kid's injury 🤕
Stand your ground with evidence, but brace for icy relations ❄️
Cameras caught it? Hold your ground and see if they back down.
Protect yourself and your property 🚪👀 NTA takes legal action.
Take action and protect your property 🚔🚫
Speculating on neighbor's motive for selling 🤔
Hold them accountable! 🔍👀 NTA takes action against negligent neighbor.
Neighbor's kid hits parked car, NTA for warning them.
Neighbours ignore your property boundaries, not your responsibility.
Affordable alternatives to fences for keeping kids out 🚫👶
Good attitude towards a learning experience. 🤕👨👧👦
Dealing with difficult neighbors and property damage. 😒
Standing up for yourself and your property 👏
Justified anger towards entitled parents 🤬👀 Stand up for yourself!
Document everything and bill for damages. NTA. 📝💰
Send a bill for damages, shut them up 💰🤐
Commenter finds post entertaining and not controversial 😂
Record interactions, seek legal advice, and file police report 📹⚖️🚔
You warned them, NTA. Their responsibility, 🤷♂️.
Stand your ground with a touch of authority 👊🏼
Previous owners had a good reason to move 😬
Insensitive comment dismisses child's potential injury, lacking empathy 😒
Kid rides bike into truck on OP's property, NTA.
When a kid injures themselves on your property, it's not your fault 😒
Not the a**hole for neighbor's child's injury
Not the a**hole for neighbor's child's injury
Neighbor's child injured on property, NTA not responsible 🚫
Protecting your property and family is important, but be sure to call the cops to avoid legal trouble 🚨🐶
Save the evidence! 📹 NTA for not being responsible.
Report incident to insurance to avoid escalation and court costs.
Don't be a pushover, stand your ground 💪🏼
Commenter doubts the authenticity of story and suggests letting neighbor sue 🤔
Put up a fence 🚧 You're NTA for their injury.
Protect your property and safety with legal action 🚔📜 NTA
Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation! 🤔
Commenter suggests legal action after child's injury on property.
Neighbors move out after commenter's justified actions 👀