HOMEOWNERS MAY BE LIABLE FOR ACCIDENTS ON PROPERTY—CALL OAKLAND PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS NOW
Homeowners and their insurance companies may be responsible for injuries or deaths of certain visitors to their property. There is different liability for homeowners when the visitor is a trespasser, or is on the property to provide service (such as a salesman, or gardener) or if the visitor is an invited guest. Depending on the circumstances of the injury, and the status of the visitor, it poses a different responsibility to the owner.
For example, if Terry the trespasser comes onto Harry the homeowner’s property, and Terry trips over a hole that is marked with a caution sign, then Harry owes no responsibility to Terry. But if Terry is an invited guest, and if the hole was not marked with a caution sign, then Harry would probably be responsible for his injuries. On January 10, 2009, a balcony collapsed in Oakland, which sent three people to the hospital. According to official reports, the cause of the collapse is not yet known, and up to five people were injured in the incident.
In order to determine whether or not you have a claim against a homeowner for personal injuries, you should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Greenberg & Rudman LLP can let you know of your rights and make sure that you are protected. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and a free consultation from one of our attorneys. Visit our website www.alawpro.com and find out more about premise liability and slip & fall accidents.
