Your daughter is entitled to pain and suffering, should you pursue it. Your medical bills, however, should be covered by your medical insurance IMO. That's what it's there for. I don't see the dog owner as benefitting from this. If you weren't able to find the owner of the dog or it was your own dog that bit your child, you would use your medical insurance to cover it.
You didn't mention whether the owner of the dog is a friend or neighbor or just some random person. You also didn't mention how severe and/or the location where your child was bit. I also have to wonder if part of your anger isn't coming from the possibility that the dog owner never formally apologized or asked about the welfare of your child.
Just some things to think about. I know what it's like to feel anger over someone hurting your child, and that's part of the natural instincts as parents. I hope your daughter is doing well and will be able to overcome her fear of dogs eventually. |
I understand your frustration - sm
