Neighbor's Child Injures Themselves On My Property, Am I Responsible For Medical Bills?

Michele Lang
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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.

Friendly neighborly interaction before unexpected accident 🚲 💥

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Warning to neighbors before moving in: 🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚚

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Negotiating boundaries with neighbors over children's outdoor activities 🚲

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Setting boundaries with neighbors and their children. 🙏

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Clear warning issued to neighbor, still kid injured on property

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Polite reminder to neighbor's kids to avoid property damage 🚲

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Neighbor's child rides bike into truck, neighbor blames me 😡

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Refusing to pay medical bills for neighbor's child. AITA?

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Camera footage reveals warning given to kids before accident 📹

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Homeowner's insurance fights back after neighbor's child injury 🏠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Police involved in dispute over neighbor's child on property 🚔

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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.

No-Policy-4095 | No-Policy-4095

Don't let them take advantage of you. NTA 🚫💰

That_Contribution720 | That_Contribution720

Defend yourself with legal action and stand your ground 🚫💰

Whitestaunton | Whitestaunton

Document everything and send proof to neighbor to avoid liability 💡📹

Babsgarcia | Babsgarcia

Parents forcing kids on others to avoid mess, NTA.

Glitter_Pink5452 | Glitter_Pink5452

No obligation to pay for trespassing child's injuries 💰🚫

Urghhhlife | Urghhhlife

Parents at fault for not respecting boundaries and watching their child 😠

Final_Collection_515 | Final_Collection_515

Neighbor's child injures themselves, NTA shouldn't pay medical bills.

TwoCentsPsychologist | TwoCentsPsychologist

Neighbor's child keeps trespassing, NTA suggests calling police for future incidents.

JenniferinBoston | JenniferinBoston

Boundary stomping feral kids? NTA for setting limits 🚫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

frenziedmonkey | frenziedmonkey

Consider fencing your yard to avoid future incidents with neighbor kids 🏡

Ecstatic_Being8277 | Ecstatic_Being8277

Claim for truck damage after child injury - NTA

allie-echo | allie-echo

Clear responsibility. Not the a**hole, they should pay for damages 🤷‍♀️

FangDangDingo | FangDangDingo

Polite requests ignored, neighbor's child injured on OP's property. NTA.

Solid_Seaworthiness6 | Solid_Seaworthiness6

Protect yourself, put up a fence and keep cameras updated 📹

Unit-Healthy | Unit-Healthy

Defending property rights 💪🏻, seeking legal advice 💁🏻

jonstoppable | jonstoppable

Commenters agree: NTA, parents are responsible for neglectful supervision 👍

Dszquphsbnt | Dszquphsbnt

Clear boundaries set, not responsible for child's injury bills 💰

Altruistic_Ad_6783 | Altruistic_Ad_6783

Neighbor's entitled parents refuse responsibility for child's injury. NTA suggests invoicing truck repairs. 🤔

Mayday365 | Mayday365

Taking responsibility for your child's behavior is important 👍

DannyBigD | DannyBigD

Clear communication and no negligence equals no responsibility 💪

Sk111W | Sk111W

Asserting property rights and boundaries, frustrated with careless neighbors.

Mo-Makes | Mo-Makes

Owner not responsible for child's injury on their property 💼🚫

annabelle1378 | annabelle1378

Sarcastic suggestion for minor injury sparks no-reply conversation.

vampsterdame | vampsterdame

You gave fair warning, NTA for neighbor's kid's injury 🤕

CrazedUpCoward | CrazedUpCoward

Stand your ground with evidence, but brace for icy relations ❄️

iwantasecretgarden | iwantasecretgarden

Cameras caught it? Hold your ground and see if they back down.

shannoouns | shannoouns

Protect yourself and your property 🚪👀 NTA takes legal action.

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Take action and protect your property 🚔🚫

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Speculating on neighbor's motive for selling 🤔

OtherwiseOlive9447 | OtherwiseOlive9447

Hold them accountable! 🔍👀 NTA takes action against negligent neighbor.

bcharbo | bcharbo

Neighbor's kid hits parked car, NTA for warning them.

pookguyinc | pookguyinc

Neighbours ignore your property boundaries, not your responsibility.

ChapterMasterCalgar | ChapterMasterCalgar

Affordable alternatives to fences for keeping kids out 🚫👶

immadriftersbody | immadriftersbody

Good attitude towards a learning experience. 🤕👨‍👧‍👦

HipHopRandomer | HipHopRandomer

Dealing with difficult neighbors and property damage. 😒

RobinsRoads05 | RobinsRoads05

Standing up for yourself and your property 👏

Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial

Justified anger towards entitled parents 🤬👀 Stand up for yourself!

TisThee_Reason | TisThee_Reason

Document everything and bill for damages. NTA. 📝💰

SatelliteBeach123 | SatelliteBeach123

Send a bill for damages, shut them up 💰🤐

Mama_Bee21 | Mama_Bee21

Commenter finds post entertaining and not controversial 😂

Mookander | Mookander

Record interactions, seek legal advice, and file police report 📹⚖️🚔

nickis84 | nickis84

You warned them, NTA. Their responsibility, 🤷‍♂️.

urson_black | urson_black

Stand your ground with a touch of authority 👊🏼

sickofdriving007 | sickofdriving007

Previous owners had a good reason to move 😬

win7119 | win7119

Insensitive comment dismisses child's potential injury, lacking empathy 😒

Double-dutcher | Double-dutcher

Kid rides bike into truck on OP's property, NTA.

PleaseCoffeeMe | PleaseCoffeeMe

When a kid injures themselves on your property, it's not your fault 😒

ScrotusMahotus | ScrotusMahotus

Not the a**hole for neighbor's child's injury

jkoki088 | jkoki088

Not the a**hole for neighbor's child's injury

bertiebastard | bertiebastard

Neighbor's child injured on property, NTA not responsible 🚫

Specialist_Candie_77 | Specialist_Candie_77

Protecting your property and family is important, but be sure to call the cops to avoid legal trouble 🚨🐶

Spirited_Bill_8947 | Spirited_Bill_8947

Save the evidence! 📹 NTA for not being responsible.

MogwaiChampion | MogwaiChampion

Report incident to insurance to avoid escalation and court costs.

whitewolf3399 | whitewolf3399

Don't be a pushover, stand your ground 💪🏼

lapsteelguitar | lapsteelguitar

Commenter doubts the authenticity of story and suggests letting neighbor sue 🤔

rekteo | rekteo

Put up a fence 🚧 You're NTA for their injury.

CODE_NAME_DUCKY | CODE_NAME_DUCKY

Protect your property and safety with legal action 🚔📜 NTA

Unhappysong-6653 | Unhappysong-6653

Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation! 🤔

ribbonsofgreen | ribbonsofgreen

Commenter suggests legal action after child's injury on property.

BattleKitten17 | BattleKitten17

Neighbors move out after commenter's justified actions 👀

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