QUESTION
Can sue him for the cost of getting my teeth fixed?
Asked on Jul 21st, 2013 on Personal Injury - California
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A week ago, I was at an event and bumped into a guy on accident he said some things I turned around and said something. He wanted to fight I did not and I tried to walk away and when I did he punched me the face and knocked me out. Well when he hit me he chipped one of my tooth's and when I fell to the ground I cracked another tooth. I went to the dentist and got them fixed and it ran $4800.00. My question is if I can sue him for the cost of getting my teeth fixed?
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Yes, as well as pain and suffering, possibly other things, depending on all of the circumstances.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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Sure, sue him. He might even have the money to pay you.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
James Eugene Hasser
It depends on whether he was at fault and whether you contributed to your injuries by starting a fight. If you have brought criminal charges against him and he is found guilty, you can ask the prosecutor to get the judge to order restitution to take care of your medical bills as part of his sentence. Good luck.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Yes, you could sue him for a battery on the facts you have stated. Hopefully he has homeowner's insurance or some money to pay.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes, you can sue him to recovery your dentist bill. You can also file assault 4, as a minimum, against him. Because of the amount of money involved, it may be assault 3.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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Yes, and he can also be criminally charged with assault and battery.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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Yes of course, and for pain, suffering and inconvenience damages as well.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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You can sue the person who hit you.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Yes, he committed an assault and battery unjustified by anything you might have said. The problem becomes collecting anything from him as insurance does not cover intentional acts and many people are judgment proof.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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Of course you can. What will he say was the cause of the exchange he will have a story so be prepared for it.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
File criminal charges. You can also sue him civilly.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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Yes, you can sue for all your damages, including medical/dental expenses, the wages lost while you were receiving treatment, and pain and suffering. The main question is going to be whether you can prove your story in court.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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Sure you can sue, and if it happened the way you describe you can probably win. But if the guy is out picking fights in public places it's probably a good guess that he doesn't have insurance to cover assault or net assets to collect a judgment from.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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Yes, definitely. Collecting the money may be another matter.
Answered on Jul 27th, 2013 at 5:20 PM