WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN INJURED AT SOMEONE ELSE’S HOUSE?
Property owners may be liable to those people on their premises if they are killed or injured. There are different categories of people who may be on the property, and the landowner may be responsible for them in different ways. The three categories are: invited guests and visitors, licensed individuals (repairmen or gardeners), and trespassers. Some injuries may include falling or slipping, construction accidents, and exposure to hazardous materials. If the landowner is found responsible for the victim’s injuries, then they may be able to compensate them through their Homeowners or Property Insurance.
An example of this was a gas explosion that occurred in a home located in Rancho Cordova, a Sacramento suburb, on Thursday, December 25, 2008. The explosion injured five people and killed one. The fatality was 70 year old Wilbert Paana, who suffered severe abdominal injury and died at the hospital. Two of the victims remain in critical condition. Officials have reported that the explosion likely occurred because of a natural gas leak.
Experienced personal injury attorneys can help you determine what your rights are, or to seek compensation from an insurance company for your injuries. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in trial verdicts and settlements for our clients. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free consultation from one of our attorneys. Our website, www.alawpro.com may also provide you with more information on premises liability.
