If a kid broke her arm while playing at my house and now the parents want my insurance info, do I have to give it to them?

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If a kid broke her arm while playing at my house and now the parents want my insurance info, do I have to give it to them?

Asked on September 5, 2012 under Personal Injury, Virginia

Answers:

Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Technically, you do not have to give them your home owners insurance information unless you are compelled to do so by law or by subpoena.  Unlike auto insurance, you are not required to exchange home owners insurance just because an accident occurred on your property.

But there is a practical consideration here.  If you do not give them the insurance information, then they may consult with a lawyer.  That might get the ball rolling on some sort of legal claim against you at which point you would need to contact your insurance company anyway to defend against the claim.

My advice is to tell them that you don't feel comfortable giving out your insurance information until your talk to your insurance company first.  Then, I would immediately contact your insurance company and report the claim.  At that point, an insurance adjsuter will be assigned to the claim and begin an initial investigation.  At least your insurance comany will get a jump on any potential liability claim before an attorney gets invovled.

Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Technically, you do not have to give them your home owners insurance information unless you are compelled to do so by law or by subpoena.  Unlike auto insurance, you are not required to exchange home owners insurance just because an accident occurred on your property.

But there is a practical consideration here.  If you do not give them the insurance information, then they may consult with a lawyer.  That might get the ball rolling on some sort of legal claim against you at which point you would need to contact your insurance company anyway to defend against the claim.

My advice is to tell them that you don't feel comfortable giving out your insurance information until your talk to your insurance company first.  Then, I would immediately contact your insurance company and report the claim.  At that point, an insurance adjsuter will be assigned to the claim and begin an initial investigation.  At least your insurance comany will get a jump on any potential liability claim before an attorney gets invovled.

Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You don't have to give them your insurance information, however, they will be able to get it if they file a lawsuit against you, which they might do.  If you are liable for the child's injury, your insurance company should handle this for you.  If you are not, your insurance company should provide you with a lawyer who will defend the claim against you.  You can either contact your insurance company yourself and make them aware of the incident or you can refuse to provide the information and see where the injured child's parent's take it.  


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