Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri
hunting accident
There was a hunting accident approx 18 months ago, where an individual had a minor injury due to a bullet that grazed the face of an individual that required some minor surgery. No charges were file and no ticket was given at the scene of the accident. My husband's hunting license was suspended for two years. The spouse of this individual has recently left us a phone message requesting our address so that they can send us the hospital bills. Can you please let us know what our legal rights are with regard to this situation. We have not heard from these people in the 18 months since the accident happened. Do we need to respond to this individual, contact our insurance company or contact an attorney?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: hunting accident
If it was accidental, report it to your homeowner's insurance- that is where your liability coverage is, and they should provide an attorney and coverage for damages. If they refuse to assist you, contact a trial attorney of your own to look into the issue of coverage.
Re: hunting accident
If this was "an accident" as you say, then it is possible that your homeowner's insurance coverage may take care of everything. If not, and if you would like to take care of it yourself, I would suggest consulting with an attorney. If you do eventually pay the injured perrson's bills or anything else, you will want to be sure to have a legally enforceable "Release" signed by that person, and an attorney would be best able to protect your interests in these regards. In the meantime, you have no reason to ignore the lady's calls. I would return her call and provide her with your address. It is likely that she would be able to find it on her own anyway, and your failing to respond might very well antagonize the situation. Good luck!
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