Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Homeowners insurance

I fell in my friens driveway, and broke my hip. The insurance company is trying to figure out if there is liability. What determines liability. do I have to say it was not brightly lit, etc..


Asked on 8/07/08, 5:37 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Sam Eagle LAW OFFICES OF SAM M. EAGLE

Re: Homeowners insurance

What did the property owner do that was wrong or negligent? What was the dangerous or defective condition on the property? If nothing, there may be no legal liability on the owner. Which side of the sidewalk did you fall on? There may be Med Pay coverage on the homeowners policy that you could use without proving liability.

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Answered on 10/28/08, 5:08 pm
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Homeowners insurance

If you speak to the insurance company, make any statement written or oral, it is unlikely you will get anything. Only an attorney has a fair chance of getting something for your injury if there is liability. You may contact me to discuss.

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Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 10/27/08, 5:20 pm
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

Re: Homeowners insurance

Yes, you will prove that a dangerous defect existed on the driveway, or that your friend negligently maintained his property and made it dangerous. Otherwise, you will not likely win your case. You can email me at [email protected] if you want to discuss this matter further. Joe Marman

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Answered on 10/27/08, 5:21 pm
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: Homeowners insurance

Premises liability depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances of your injury and the owner's prior knowledge and/or notice of the defective condition.

I am in injury attorney in your area, if you would like to discuss this, feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

California Injury Attorney

Sacramento/San Francisco/San Jose

www.arkadylaw.com

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Answered on 10/27/08, 7:33 pm


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