Question: 

Do I have to cover someone's medical bills if I accidentally caused an injury?

The guys hand was broke now we have to pay for the surgery and everything else. I offered that day to take him to get his hand x-rayed. He declined and then two days later took himself to the ER and found out it was broken then had to have surgery to put pins in it. I offered to help pay and have paid him $300 so far. Now his next bill he wants me to pay is $1030 and that doesn't included surgery bills yet. He said he will sue me if I don't pay all of his bills. When is enough enough?

Answer: 

You do not detail how you caused this injury, but if you have homeowner's insurance, you should call them to defend you since that type of insurance carries a general negligence coverage for negligent acts you commit that are not automobile related.

Attorney Brian Bourke

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