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

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

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