Would you sue if you could ? He threw me out and didn't look back !
2006-11-29 04:10:10 · 17 answers · asked by IT'S JUST ME ! 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was carrying the vacuum and there is no railing on the hallway stairs ? Do i have a law suit or not?
2006-11-29 04:21:11 · update #1
Homeowners insurance was made for this reason (and property damage). Keep in mind, the insurance will only pay your unpaid medical costs associated with the injury.
The bigger issue is the person who threw you out. If they physically threw you out and your leg was broken as a result, that is assault, a criminal act. Civil suites are unlimted in most states. You would need to pursue the homeowners first to substantiate your claim. Good luck! I'm sorry to hear your leg was broken at all!
2006-11-29 04:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by onlyupfrmhere 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call his homeowners for the medical bills.
The only way you probably have a suit is if you missed work. If the law requires that there be a railing and there wasn't one then you may have cause against his landlord (or if he took the railing down, then him).
If you didn't receive any permanent damage, not sure you will get much. Probably best just to let it go.
2006-11-29 04:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you may want to sue your chum - the insurance agency doesn't personal the belongings, and did not reason the wear. The belongings vendors coverage has 2 coverages which will be appropriate - clinical funds, that is a no-fault insurance for damages, it is going to pay immediately clinical/dental expenses, no discomfort & suffering or disfigurement. Then there is the criminal duty insurance - and also you would might want to teach that your chum change into negligent, and the negligence brought with reference to the harm. So if the porch change into in disrepair, or he fell down steps and tehre wasn't a handrail, it really is basic. If he change into goofing round and purely slipped, it isn't basic.
2016-10-07 23:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can sue. Your suit will be judged on it's merits, which will involve some deposition from you of what happened, statements from your friend, and an examination of the property.
The claim will hinge on whether it was reasonable for you to predict you might be injured by carrying the vacuum down the stairs.
Please, don't ever be my friend. I'd hate to have someone as a friend who just looks for monetary gain from our friendship.
2006-11-29 04:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you fell because you were drunk or clumsy, then no, as it isn't your friends fault.
If you fell because of some direct negligence on his part (a large hole in the front yard) then yes, because he should have taken care of the problem before someone could get hurt and that is what insurance is for.
However, I have to say, it seems a bit petty and nasty to be talking about suing because he is a "former" friend.
2006-11-29 04:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh yea you can sue them.. How did you fall? was there soemthing in the way that caused you to trip? did someone push you? if soemone pushed you - sue them for battery and causing corporal injury to you. he will go to jail and have to pay you for hospital fees. Keep all the receipts jsut incase you do have a case. Talk to a lawyer to see if you have a case i think you do. Don't wait too long to do this or the evidence will go away and they will wonder why you waited so long to sue
2006-11-29 04:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Ms.Budonkadonk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have had a railing and for that you may be able to sue . Make sure you get some pics and take them to a lawyer and he will tell you if it is worth pursuing.
2006-11-29 06:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Back Off Jack ! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to sue. Talk to your friend's parents about getting their home owners to cover the costs. That's WHY we have insurance. You might be surprised to find that their insurance will be willing to cover better treatments you hadn't considered.
The big thing is this; don't be a jerk about it and don't act like you are entitled to anything. Most importantly, don't ADMIT to anything in case your parents' insurance DOES have to go after their home owners...
2006-11-29 04:20:15 · answer #8 · answered by Don C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he physically threw you out, then you may have a case. You can try to sue the insurance anyway.
2006-11-29 04:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. see a lawyer.
you sue the friend. it's his responsibility to bring in his insurance company.
sue in the county the friend is domiciled in. your lawyer can help.
can prob only recover medicals, time off from work.
is it really worth it?
try contacting the friend to get the insurance info, contact the ins company first, maybe avoid a suit alltogether.
2006-11-29 04:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by vegetable soup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋