QUESTION
Can I have legal recourse against a neighbour who stalks me and tries to hit me by her car?
Asked on Aug 25th, 2012 on Personal Injury - New Jersey
24 ANSWERS
Ronald A. Steinberg
Absolutely. First, report it to the police. Second, get a Personal Protection Order. Suing for money could be an option, except that intentional acts are not covered by insurance.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 10:42 PM
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Yes.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 2:01 AM
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Call the police, tell them you want to file charges for harrassment and get an order of protection.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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As you have not been actually hit by your neighbor's car, your best recourse is to try and obtain a protection order, which should stop the stalking, and by contacting the police about any attempts to hit you with her car. Until you are actually hit by her car you do not have really have an "injury" case.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
You can file a complaint with the police. If your neighbor is a threat you can protective order.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
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Attempting to hit you with her car may constitute assault, which is the attempt to put someone in fear of imminent harm. At the least you could apply for a Harassment Prevention Order.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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Yes. Tell the police.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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Yes, call the police before you get hurt.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Yes. File for protective order. The clerks at the District Courts have forms. Or, contact a competent attorney to assist you. If she has tried to hit you with a car, that is criminal conduct.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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You will have to get a restraining order.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 9:07 AM
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Melvin G. Franke
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Yes, file an adult abuse case.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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Yes, but you will have to prove it. Best if you can have a friend video you when the stalker acts out. Or carry a digital microphone for public confrontations. Save voicemail. Eventually, you can get a restraining order, but get some proof first. Secure your house or apt.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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Yes. You should talk to your local prosecuting attorney or a magistrate, then a lawyer.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 8:57 AM
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You should speak with local law enforcement, including your local district attorney, and seek a protection from abuse order or restraining order if you are being physically threatened.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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Seriously, go to the police department and report this incident. Then go to the local courthouse and take out a restraining order. They should have forms and directions on how to do this.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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There are statutes against stalking and an attempt to run you down with a car is an attempted assault with a deadly weapon.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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You can go to a magistrate and seek a restraining order. I the behavior continues, the neighbor could be charged with harassment, or even stalking if the harassment includes threats.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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Might I suggest you go to the police and file for a restraining order. Bring proof.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Yes. Get a protective order.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
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You should ask the police. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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Yes. You can get a PPO to stop the harassing behavior. You can also sue her for intentional and/or negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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Yes, but you need to hire a lawyer who knows how to get injunctions entered, and you can get a court to issue her an injunction to stay at least 500 feet (or some other number) away from you.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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Yes. Go to the police and file stalking, harassment and other charges.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 11:10 AM