What to do if I was hurt after falling off steps to help a friend to get into her home and her insurance have told me she is not liable?
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What to do if I was hurt after falling off steps to help a friend to get into her home and her insurance have told me she is not liable?
I only got out the car to help her unlock her security door. She didn’t have the right key. I stepped of the porch and broke my ankle in 2 places and shadowed my wrist. I have had to have another surgery since I have fallen. Do I need to get a lawyer to handle my case or accept what the insurance adjuster told me?
Asked on September 5, 2012 under Personal Injury, Georgia
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Many homeowner's insurance policies require that the homeowner be acting in a negligent or unreasonable manner for the policy to be liable for any injury or damages. Whether or not this particular policy is liable is dependent upon the terms and language of the policy. Certainly, from the facts you described, it does not seem your friend was acting in a negligent or unreasonable manner. This simply sounds like an unfortunate accident. It would not hurt you to consult with an attorney in your area who can hear all of the facts of your case and help you make a more informed decision.
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