welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
American law is different, you are caught in someone elses house after breaking in, very bad what happens to you, but it is injury in commission of a crime. You can be shot dead and have no right to compensation if you were in another's house committing a crime. But yes, first thing and best thing is for the homeowner to flee the situation with all in the house, and phone the police.
To be fair, the courts over here are begining to see things like breaking and entering in a new light, and are more inclined to side with the homeowner should he take a swing at burglars, even if the burglars are hurt.