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STD infection
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Can you sue a person who has given you an STD? If so how long after they have given it to you have you got before you cant Sue anymore?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I think there has been a case in the US of a man giving a woman the HIV virus "intentionally"...He knew he had it, yet had sex without protection. But then it's the US....
I think if you unfortunately become infected with an STD, you are responsible as much as your partner is. After all, it is your choice not to use adequate protection, isn't it? Unless we're talking about rape, obviously.
Hopefully your question doesn't involve a life-threatening disease.
Sorry, no legal advice....
I think if you unfortunately become infected with an STD, you are responsible as much as your partner is. After all, it is your choice not to use adequate protection, isn't it? Unless we're talking about rape, obviously.
Hopefully your question doesn't involve a life-threatening disease.
Sorry, no legal advice....
I don't know which STD you are referring to, but in response to some other posters, the only way to prevent passing on an STD is through abstinence. Condoms are not 100% effective as you can transmit an infection through sores or cuts on areas not protected by the condom, in rare cases even through lice/scabies .
I assume you would have to prove that your partner knew they were infected. And also prove that they did not inform you they were infected (nigh on impossible, they could claim you consented and once infected, denied all knowledge). And it would also depend on the gravity of the situation, i.e. which type of STD it was - i.e. a curable bacterial one, or an incurable viral type.
Whatever you decide, take it as a lesson learned and next time choose your partner more wisely and get to know them well before sleeping with them.
I assume you would have to prove that your partner knew they were infected. And also prove that they did not inform you they were infected (nigh on impossible, they could claim you consented and once infected, denied all knowledge). And it would also depend on the gravity of the situation, i.e. which type of STD it was - i.e. a curable bacterial one, or an incurable viral type.
Whatever you decide, take it as a lesson learned and next time choose your partner more wisely and get to know them well before sleeping with them.