I got hurt on the landlord's property due to his negligence of not fixing the porch as he was told to. I have medical bills that are up to my neck and he is hiding his insurance. what are some ways i can trick him into telling me his insurance.someone told me to ask him about renters insurance and him what company i can use. or i can just go up to him and ask him? which one is better anyone have any ideas. All i need is my medical bills to be paid. im not be greedy.
2007-12-26 02:08:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sue him—his insurance company will be calling you..
2007-12-26 02:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you file suit, he will be obligated to disclose his insurance information.
Are you sure that you have a prima facie case for negligence? If you were aware of the defect in the porch, you may be liable for your own medical expenses in some jurisdictions. Are you the tenant, or were you visiting a friend? Is the porch a common area for several tenants, or is it part of a single unit? Different rules govern different situations, and the fact that he was aware of a defect does not necessarily mean that he is guilty of negligence.
2007-12-26 11:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is take him to small claims court. The problem with that is can you prove he was supposed to fix the porch? It should be in your lease that the landlord makes reported repairs. Did you notify him in writing that the porch needed fixing?
Meanwhile make a good faith effort to start paying the bills. $5 per month will keep them from taking you to court.
2007-12-26 10:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by bernie1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a claim through small claims court. The insurance company will show up very fast.
2007-12-26 10:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mezmarelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go to a small claims court.. If he is hiding it now, he probably won't be easily tricked nto telling you.. And unless you want to commit a crime by breaking and entering his office and checking which insurance he has I don't think you will find out without higher authority. I hope everything works out in your favor!
2007-12-26 10:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to file a suit in Small Claims Court.
2007-12-26 10:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by Prophet 1102 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your atty forward the bills with a notice asking which company the claim will be placed with so that you can check on it's progress
2007-12-26 10:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see an attorney who will take your case on a contingent basis - and let the attorney find out
2007-12-26 10:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by magdarra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact an attorney to help.
2007-12-26 10:18:14 · answer #9 · answered by The Oracle of Delphi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hand him COPIES of the bills and tell him to pay them and give you proof within a certain amount of time...if he doesn't take him to court!
2007-12-26 10:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋