Can I sue someone if I am hurt at their home?
Connecticut residents can sue a homeowner if they are injured in their home. There are any number of scenarios in which a person could be injured on another person’s private property such as a neighbor’s home or relative’s. Were you invited over for a barbecue and then you slipped on a wet floor or tripped over a broken board on the deck? Did the neighbor’s dog bite you?
Property owners are responsible for the condition of their property. Dangerous property conditions must be swiftly addressed to keep those who may be visiting the property safe. Any given property could have security concerns or an area where guests and visitors might be more prone to a fall. Or, homeowners in Connecticut may not have their pets properly secured, leading to one of the most common causes of serious injuries: dog bites.
Whatever the circumstances of the injury you suffered, it is important to consider your options to attempt to recover compensation so that you can pay for medical expenses. In the case of a private homeowner, perhaps all you will need to do is submit a claim against the property owner’s homeowner’s insurance.
You are also allowed to sue a family member or submit a claim against a family member’s insurance policy. For example, you are at your aunt’s house and her dog bites you or you are at your cousin’s house and you fall through the deck. You are allowed to sue family members under Connecticut law in order to recover money to pay for your injuries and medical treatment.
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