Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

I have a tennant who came home after drinking and tripped over her sons scooter. Her injury is pretty bad. Broken tib and fib. The day if the injury I had many children over for a yard sale and they were all playing with the scoters and bikes. She left early for a party. At the end of the day I told my children to return her children's things to her side of the yard. I didn't check. They left the scooter in the alley leaning on the fence. She came home very late and drunk and fell. I accept responsibility but my question is what is the right thing to do? She's out if work(worked off the books) and cannot pay rent. Her only income is child support. I really like her she's a great person but what's my responsibility at this point?


Asked on 8/27/15, 7:13 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sherri Plotkin Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & Plotkin LLP

Assuming you have liability insurance coverage for your premises, you should immediately report this to your insurance company and they will handle everything for you.

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Answered on 8/27/15, 7:16 am
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

Try to come to agreement with her regarding free rent if you have no liability insurance.

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Answered on 8/27/15, 7:42 am

Get in touch with your homeowners/premises insurance carrier or broker now, and report the incident. VTY, M. E. Zuller

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Answered on 8/27/15, 7:55 am


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