Dog Bite outside of establishment
I was accused of having a dog that bit someone. I own a deli and the person tried to sue me and my establishment. The last time I received anything regarding it was 8/24/08 then everything just stopped...what is the amount of time before the case is basically closed and nothing can be done. Basically, what is the amount of time before a case reaches its ''time'' that something can be done?
Re: Dog Bite outside of establishment
Mr. Simon's response is way off and should be disregarded.
The first thing you should do, if you have not already, is to notify your premises liability insurance carrier and/or homeowner's insurance carrier of the suit IN WRITING. They will hire an attorney to defend you FOR FREE. That's why you pay premiums.
If you don't notify the proper carrier in a timely fashion, they will disclaim and you will have to pay for your own legal counsel and for any damages awarded.
After a lawsuit is served, you no longer have to be served personally with legal papers. There are unscrupulous attorneys who will "conveniently" not mail you any additional paperwork. You risk having a judgment taken against you without knowing it. Your assets are then vulnerable.
Call and write to your carrier and/or an attorney immediately. Do not sit and wait for Plaintiff to take the next step.
Marshall R. Isaacs
Re: Dog Bite outside of establishment
Mr. Simon's response is way off and should be disregarded.
The first thing you should do, if you have not already, is to notify your premises liability insurance carrier and/or homeowner's insurance carrier of the suit IN WRITING. They will hire an attorney to defend you FOR FREE. That's why you pay premiums.
If you don't notify the proper carrier in a timely fashion, they will disclaim and you will have to pay for your own legal counsel and for any damages awarded.
After a lawsuit is served, you no longer have to be served personally with legal papers. There are unscrupulous attorneys who will "conveniently" not mail you any additional paperwork. You risk having a judgment taken against you without knowing it. Your assets are then vulnerable.
Call and write to your carrier and/or an attorney immediately. Do not sit and wait for Plaintiff to take the next step.
Marshall R. Isaacs
Re: Dog Bite outside of establishment
Mr. Simon's response is way off and should be disregarded.
The first thing you should do, if you have not already, is to notify your premises liability insurance carrier and/or homeowner's insurance carrier of the suit IN WRITING. They will hire an attorney to defend you FOR FREE. That's why you pay premiums.
If you don't notify the proper carrier in a timely fashion, they will disclaim and you will have to pay for your own legal counsel and for any damages awarded.
After a lawsuit is served, you no longer have to be served personally with legal papers. There are unscrupulous attorneys who will "conveniently" not mail you any additional paperwork. You risk having a judgment taken against you without knowing it. Your assets are then vulnerable.
Call and write to your carrier and/or an attorney immediately. Do not sit and wait for Plaintiff to take the next step.
Marshall R. Isaacs
