My *!@# pygmy wethers ruined my neighbor's truck

[hikerchick]

What happened is that he got into a fight with the goat in the reflection on the stainless steel panels on my neighbor's race car trailer. It can't be fixed so it must be replaced. He is getting an estimate and he will let me know. I wonder if my homeowner's insurance will cover it? He seems to think it is going to be rather expensive.

 

[cmjust0]

Oh, wow.. That really sucks, but I can totally see how that might happen.



Best of luck to you.

 

[ksalvagno]

I have to admit that the picture in my mind of your goat head butting his reflection in the neighbor's trailer is funny!

Unfortunately, aluminum is expensive to fix/replace. The trailers are significantly more expensive to buy too. I would check your insurance policy. They may not cover farm animal damage.

 

[goatgirl123]

I would seriously get some advice on your responsibilities for the trailer. Replacing is costly. But he cannot hold you responsible to replace the entirety when just an area is damaged. Age & condition of the trailer come into play as well. Hopefully he is not just someone looking to get a new trailer. Get advice from an attorney and your home owner's insurance. If you do a little research...you can find free legal advice available. Good luck.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

ugh... sorry. and i agree with goatgirl123. most atty's will let you talk with them for the first hr for free - and no its not weird for you to do that... remember that attorneys like to dispense wisdom (or is that, they like to hear themselves talk??? just kiddin)

good luck - let us know how it goes.

 

[hikerchick]

I know this happened a while ago but I do have an update.

My homeowner's insurance paid my neighbor almost $4,600 for the damage. Hooray!!!

 

[FarmerChick]

WOW HC
that is great.

you paid the premiums, now time for them to pay up like they should.

ya hoo!!!!

 

[hikerchick]

yeah, I got my money's worth this year; and now I am leaving the house so they can't jack up my premium.

 

[ksalvagno]

Thank goodness the insurance took care of it. That is what it is for anyway. Good for you and glad it worked out.