I was just wondering because i heard someone said this and i want to know if it is true. If someone is on someone's property riding a dirt bike or four wheeler and gets hurt. would that person who got hurt be able to sue the person who property it is? And if they dont have any insurance on the property would it come out of there pocket?
2006-06-19 04:01:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes
2006-06-19 04:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by nate diggitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to sue someone for being hurt on their property you would have to prove that they were negligent in some way - they are not automatically liable to you just because you are injured.
WIth regard to tresspassers, "As a general rule no duty exists toward a trespasser except to refrain from willfully or wantonly injuring him, but this rule is subject to various limitations, and particular circumstances may give rise to additional duties of care."
To answer your question, a trespasser can, in theory, sue a landowner for injury sustained while trespassing in certain circumstances. However, it is extrememly unlikley that a jury would award any money to a trespasser excepet for in the most unusual of circumstances (e.g. a child "tresspasses" on your land and falls into a giant pit that you negligently left on your lawn).
2006-06-19 04:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Top 99% 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-19 04:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by jchas64651 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally speaking, yes, the homeowner is responsible. There are exceptions however. For instance if they are there without permission and you have "No trespassing" signs posted then it's their responsibility. If you don't carry insurance on your house then yes it comes out of your pocket. I would consult a lawyer if this is an issue.
2006-06-19 04:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by chartneck 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes - it's called liability.
The homeowner/property owner is liable for anything that happens on the property.
2006-06-19 04:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by HCC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i believe so but you could always post signs letting people know that they ride at there own risk that owner is not responsible for accidents it could take some of the liability off of the property owner
2006-06-19 04:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you allow that person on your property you are liable, the only way you are possibly not liable is if you have "no trespassing" signs on the perimeter of your property. if you own your house that is why you have homeowners insurance
2006-06-19 04:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Wendy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! Even if someone goes into your yard and jumps on your trampoline and breaks a leg they can sue you. How stupid is that law!!
2006-06-19 04:09:45 · answer #8 · answered by jeno75831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, even if they are there illegally.
On a related note, there are WAAAAAAY too many lawyer in this country. It's absurdities like this that they are responsible for.
2006-06-19 04:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by Neerdowellian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-19 04:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋