NBR...
WARNING, this really has NOTHING to do w/ pregnancy but i was SO blown away when i heard it today, i thought id share...
There have been quite a few house break-ins in my area lately (prob. due to the economy) so i jokingly mentioned that i'd like to own a gun just in case it ever happend to me. I was told that if an intruder enters your home and you shoot, stab, or hurt them, they can then in return sue you and win! Apparently, unless they come after you, you can't hurt them! I feel that them being in my home would be enough reason for me to feel in danger! Basically you have to wait for them to hurt you in order to defend yourself! Is this just the state that i live in (MA) or is this the entire country?
A case recently, a man was climbing through a sky light in someones house (breaking in) and fell through and hurt himself and sued the home owners for millions!! What is up with this law??
Re: NBR...
That's rediculous. IMO, if you're doing something illegal yourself you shouldn't be able to sue. I sure wouldn't just stand there and let someone take my stuff or wait for them to hurt me first!
And yes to PP, I thought you could shoot em too.
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I don't know the specific law, but it sounds about right. I would think usually if you pull a gun on someone they'll run away, but if they run towards you, you have every right to shoot.
I know that if you have a "Beware: Dog" sign posted on your fence, and someone goes into your backyard anyways and gets bitten or attacked by your dog, they can sue you. I think you need to have a "No Trespassing" sign up for them to not hold you liable. People are so sue happy these days that even though they are violating your property, they'll still find a way to penalize you.
That is even more unbelievable!! Who the heck passed these laws?? These laws seem like something you would hear in other countries, not the US!!
Not gun related... but my friend took a self defense class and she learned to keep a can of WASP spray under her bed/by the front door. It shoots 20 to 30 feets, so just aim for the eyes. It temporarily blinds the person until they can get and antidote from the hospital.
FWIW, if someone tried to break into our home... DH would blow them away. lol We live in Texas.
I've heard this one as well.
I need this in my life! My SO often works over night and I am a wuss who hates being alone in the house at night. It will get worse I am sure once the LO is here.
I think that's only in regards to children. A pool is considered an "attractive nuisance" and the homeowner must do everything they can to prevent trespassing and injury to children because they cannot be expected to understand or appreciate the danger.
I also need this but if i used it, it would probably be considered a weapon!
And then you would get sued by the robber!
EXACTLY! Honestly, after hearing this today, i really feel the need to invest in a good alarm system and a better front door as i am often alone (fiance works out of state frequently). I don't think i can rest easily tonight, i'm sorta obsessing over this now!