Is a glass panel door inside the house suppose to be shatterproof or not?

Question

can i sue the landlord because i now have 24 stitches on my arms, because the wind blew the door closed as i walked thru.

and if i dont want to sue, can i expect the landlord to pay the costs of fixing the glass??

Answer 1

Indoor glass panes have been known to shatter for apparently no reason. They are by no means shatterproof. You might have a case against the manufacturer of the door or the person who installed it, but it's highly unlikely, being that it would likely be considered an act of God.

Answer 2

There aren't any laws that specify exactly what make or model of glass panel door needs to be inside a house.

Can you sue? Of course. You can sue pretty much anybody for anything. However, in my opinion one of our larger social problems is the tendency for people to try to sue someone because the wind changes direction.

If you really think your injury was the result of defective workmanship on the glass door then I suggest you sue the door manufacture rather than the property owner.

Answer 3

It depends on if they are small panels or a full glass door. Full sliding glass doors are tempered glass so when it breaks it shatters into tiny pieces like auto glass.

Doors with glass panels are not typically tempered glass and break more like a drinking glass in big shards.

Not much you can do about it since the wind blew it shut on you. I doubt any court would side with you against the owner. Sorry.

Answer 4

Yes you will be able to sue your landlord .
from the early 90s all interior door glass should have been changed to safety glass as a legal requirement . I used to work for Everest windows and am pretty sure what I am saying can be taken as gospel .

When you do take him to court make sure you mention the health and safety laws , and legal requirements .

Answer 5

if it is a rented property you should be able expect a level of safety. Inside door glass for the sake of safety should be shatter proofed either the glass is made that way or with a film coating over it.

however, whether you can sue for damages is a moot point, they will argue that you weren't paying due care and attention, and that any door can cause an injury if it slams shut, and you can't not have doors!

Answer 6

Most locations have requirement that glass in the front entrance be tempered. So that when it breaks it shatters into tiny piece and cannot split and hurt you. Like when a car window breaks, it shatters. That requirement does not apply to inside doors.

And I don't think it is the landlords problem that you allowed a door to get you. Accidents happen. If it's not your fault and you were there .....why would it be his fault.

When is everyone going to accept their own responsibility?

Answer 7

All landlords in my opinion should be forced to keep up with standard building requirements. I believe It is regulations on new build or professional refurbishments that any glazed internal door should be fitted with either a laminate or toughened glass. I am lead to believe that doors already in place prior to your tenancy require no improvements. Have you tried your insurance policy for personal damage. Check your tenancy contract to see if your landlord should renew the glazed panel to current regulations or replace with solid door. Good luck

Answer 8

Do you live in a windy area, was there something broken that the landlord knew about? Such as a door closer. To sue him it must have been a foreseeable event.

Answer 9

I am not sure of the laws where you live but if you are serious about suing him, then get a copy of your lease for the apartment, all of your medical bills for the incenident and pictures of the broken door and go to your lawyers office, he'll be able to tell you weather or not you have a case!

Answer 10

I don't know of any inside doors with shatter proof glass, no sorry, I don't believe you have a case at all. I work for 3 attorneys. You would have to prove neglect and there isn't any.